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UK unprepared for rising temperatures
UK: Switzerland, UK and Norway will experience the most dramatic relative increase in days that require cooling interventions if the world overshoots 1.5ºC of warming, a new report claims….
Illegal HFC traders fined €200,000
GREECE: Fines of over €200,000 are said to have been levied on Greek companies accused of trading in “illegal” and “counterfeit” HFC refrigerants….
US announces 40% HFC cut from 2024
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule of a 40% cut in the production and consumption of HFC refrigerants from 2024. …
Customs seize 13.5t of refrigerant in illegal cylinders
NORTH MACEDONIA: The customs authority in North Macedonia says it has seized a shipment of over 13.5 tonnes of HFC refrigerant in illegal disposable cylinders coming in from Greece….
Europe records over 61,000 heat-related deaths in 2022
SPAIN: Record-breaking temperatures in Europe last summer are said to have led to more than 61,000 premature deaths….
PFAS exemptions required for critical applications
GERMANY: A leading German research body that, without exemptions, any future PFAS regulation could jeopardise the safe and effective uninterrupted operation of refrigeration and heat pump systems….
Refrigerated vehicle firms broke competition laws
SWEDEN: The Swedish Competition Authority has issued a fine of SEK7m (€590,000) after two temperature-controlled transport suppliers breached competition laws by dividing customers between themselves….
Major blaze at Coolkit factory
UK: Temperature-controlled van specialist CoolKit has been hit by a massive fire at its premises in Farrington Place, Burnley….
Modine acquires Napps Technology
USA: Modine has acquired Texas-based acquired chiller, condensing unit and heat pump manufacturer Napps Technology. …
Refrigerant driving licence will save many lives
BANGKOK: The Refrigerant Driving Licence, a scheme to achieve higher worldwide competence standards in safe refrigerant handling, has finally been launched at this week’s Montreal Protocol meeting in Bangkok….