
Study Predicts Growth of HFO Emissions and TFA in China
HFO-1234yf will contribute cumulative emissions of 1.7Gt during 2024–2060, while the cumulative amount of TFA deposition from HFO-1234yf emissions will reach 0.4–1.0Gt, the study says
HFO-1234yf will contribute cumulative emissions of 1.7Gt during 2024–2060, while the cumulative amount of TFA deposition from HFO-1234yf emissions will reach 0.4–1.0Gt, the study says
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The report cites a myriad of studies on the accumulation of HFO-1234yf and TFA in the environment.
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Cora Young of York University shares TFA research findings at ATMOsphere America