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Refrigerants’ Link to ‘Forever Chemicals’ Known as PFAS to be Addressed at ATMO America
Panelists will discuss EPA’s narrow definition of PFAS, which excludes refrigerants and their TFA atmospheric degradation product.
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Walmart, EPA Among Speakers at ATMO America
Jim McClendon of Walmart Stores will address the shortage of refrigerant-grade CO2 while Cindy Newberg of the EPA will provide an update on the U.S. Aim Act.
Let the Trilogue Begin: European Institutions Begin Negotiating Final Shape of Next EU F-gas Regulation
Having published their own versions, the European Parliament, Council and Commission will now hammer out a compromise.
Levels of Five Banned Ozone-Depleting CFCs Rising More than Expected
The rising levels may be linked to the use of FCs as feedstocks.
U.K. Cites Toxicity Concern in Call for Investigation of Refrigerant Byproduct TFA
Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) is formed from the atmospheric breakdown of refrigerants HFO-1234yf and HFC-134a.
Elation at EU Parliament’s F-gas Vote, Along with Pushback on Heat Pumps
NGOs and natural refrigerant equipment suppliers praise the ambitious position taken on f-gas removal, but the EPEE looks for more ‘balance’ in coming negotiations.
European Parliament Approves Bans of HFCs and HFOs in Multiple Applications and HFC Phase Out by 2050
In an ambitious vote, the Parliament adopted most of the f-gas bans proposed by ENVI, including on heat pumps.
Experts at Norwegian Environment Agency Explain EU’s PFAS-Restriction Proposal Impacting Refrigerants
Senior advisors Benard and Heggelund point out the dangers of PFAS f-gases and TFA.
European Parliament Committee Urges ‘Decoupling’ of F-gases from Refrigeration and Most Heat Pumps in F-gas Regulation
The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee recommends a variety of f-gas bans
NGO DUH Sues German State Over Lack of TFA Monitoring in River
NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) sues German state Schleswig-Holstein over lack of monitoring and control measures for TFA in Eider river.