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European Institutions Begin Negotiating Final Shape of Next EU F-gas Regulation

With the adoption on of the EU’s position on the revision of the EU F-gas Regulation, the next and final step in the process of updating the regulation will take place.

Levels of Five Banned Ozone-Depleting CFCs Rising More than Expected

Despite the Montreal Protocol banning CFCs, researchers found that atmospheric emissions of five CFCs increased between 2010 and 2020.

U.K. Cites Toxicity Concern in Call for Investigation of Refrigerant Byproduct TFA

In a new report on PFAS, the U.K.’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified (TFA), a degradation product of certain f-gas refrigerants, as being “a concern for toxicity".

Global heat pump sales continue double-digit growth

At current growth rates, heat pumps would nearly double their share of heating in buildings by 2030

Elation at EU Parliament’s F-gas Vote, Along with Pushback on Heat Pumps

The Parliament adopted an aggressive position, guided by Eickhout, on the revision of the EU F-gas Regulation, while largely rejecting a final industry attempt.

U.S. Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment

The U.S. is the 138th party to ratify the global agreement to phase down HFCs.