World News
Banned R12 still being traded
UK: The Environmental Investigation agency (EIA) claims to be aware of a number of unreported large seizures this year of the banned…
Illegal CFCs need urgent action
UK: The EIA has described the Montreal Protocol’s current compliance and enforcement regime as “not fit-for-purpose” and has called for urgent, decisive…
EIA calls for global ban on disposables
UK: The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called for a worldwide ban on disposable, non-refillable refrigerant cylinders….
Publication promotes Kigali Amendment
ITALY: The Dawn of a New Refrigeration Era is the title of the latest global publication to be presented at next…
China promises crack down on illegal ODS
CHINA: Under pressure as a source of illegal CFC emissions, China has repeated its intention to “resolutely crack down” on the illegal…
Kigali ratifiers climbs to 58
ECUADOR: The number of countries to have signed the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants has risen to 58….
Strand takes Danfoss controls role
DENMARK: Kristian Strand has been appointed president of Danfoss’ refrigeration & air conditioning controls business….
Radiative cooling shows promise
USA: Engineers have created a full-scale water-cooling system capable of providing continuous day-and-night radiative cooling for structures. …
Honeywell gets tough on R1234yf
USA: Action by Honeywell has resulted in the seizure of a shipment of R1234yf, with the refrigerant manufacturer filing alleged patent infringement lawsuits…
Leading hydrocarbon supplier joins NASRC
USA: Gas Innovations, a world-wide supplier of hydrocarbon refrigerants, has joined the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) as a silver member….