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Recent ENOUGH project publication on food sector emissions provides objective comparison across EU countries, sector and emission scopes
A team of researchers from the ENOUGH consortium (London South Bank University – UK, CNR Construction Technology Institute – Italy, SINTEF Ocean – Norway, INRAE – France, IIR) recently published a comprehensive...
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UK government may tighten F-Gas refrigerant rules
The UK government is considering stricter regulations on refrigerant gases to help meet environmental targets, including speeding up phase-out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a DEFRA...
AI set to drive doubling of electricity demand from data centres
In a special report, the IEA predicts that data centre electricity consumption will more than double to around 945 TWh by 2030, driven mainly by AI.
IIR Position Paper in IJR: Frozen food at −18°C or −15°C? A critical review of subzero storage, quality, and regulation
IIR expert Alain Le-Bail et al. have recently published an article reviewing the current regulations on selected subzero temperature storages and examining the impact of shifting the frozen storage temperature...
UNEP and ASHRAE updated list of new refrigerant designations 2025
In May 2025, UNEP and ASHRAE published a fact sheet to provide an update on ASHRAE Standard 34, available in English, French and Spanish.
Cuba: The health cold chain contributes to life saving vaccination
Since 2021, Cuba has renewed its cold chain equipment at around 70 percent of its vaccination sites and acquired a cold storage chamber.
China issues action plan to advance its heat pump industry
In April 2025, a group of China’s ministries and governmental bodies jointly released an “Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of the Heat Pump Industry”.
Nigeria needs an additional 50,000 tonnes of cold storage capacity
The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) estimated the cold chain infrastructure required to tackle Nigeria’s annual post-harvest losses evaluated at $9...
Refrigerated containers throughput in main European ports in Q1 and Q2 2025
Despite port congestion, potential tariff changes, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, refrigerated container volumes are expected to continue growing by 2030 according to DHL Ocean Reefer Market...
One million LNG-fuelled trucks in China in 2025
China’s LNG truck fleet has almost tripled since 2019 and is expected to reach over 1.2 million trucks by 2030.
India: Delhi government unveils its Heat Action Plan (HAP) 2025
On 21 April 2025, the Government of Delhi launched its Heat Action Plan (HAP), to mitigate the health impacts of extreme heat.
Complex cooling channels support the resurgence of aerospike engines
Initially conceptualised in the 1950s, aerospike rocket engines are now being demonstrated by several start-ups, featuring AI-generated and additively manufactured complex cooling channels.
Singapore launches national plan to combat heatwaves with dedicated government task force
A network of air-conditioned spaces will be made available at community centres, residents’ committees, and selected indoor sports halls during heatwaves, as part of the country’s new national heatwave response...
New vaccine storage facility in Kenya’s Lake Victoria region ensures reliable vaccine access
The new vaccine storage on Lake Victoria is transforming access to life-saving vaccines, increasing coverage and protecting children from preventable diseases.
Slovenian researchers explore solid-state cooling to replace harmful refrigerants
A breakthrough technology using metal alloys may offer a safer, greener alternative to conventional cooling systems.
India: Himachal Pradesh launched its first solar-powered cold storage
This pilot project brings clean energy to crop storage, aiming to cut losses and support small farmers.
Probe into fatal cryotherapy accident at a gym in Paris
After a woman died in a cryosauna in Paris, the IIR provides technical insights.
United States: February 2025 heating and cooling equipment shipment data
AHRI provides monthly data on heating and cooling equipment shipped by US manufacturers in the US market. The data provided covers the two months prior to the month of release. Therefore, data for February 2025...
Strengthening TM44 compliance: UK businesses face heavier fines for air conditioning inspection failures
UK businesses are now facing significantly higher fines for failing to comply with the TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection regulations, with potential penalties amounting to a collective cost of hundreds of...
US consortium demonstrates first-of-its-kind liquid hydrogen storage tank
A consortium including CB and I, Shell, GenH2, and the University of Houston completed an affordable, large scale liquid hydrogen storage tank concept at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Centre, which will enable...
Bridging the refrigeration gap: How energy-efficient appliances can transform access for 1.12 billion people
According to a study by CLASP, doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioners and refrigerators by 2030 could reduce lifecycle costs by 60%, expanding access to an additional 320 million and 90 million...
Cooling computer chips by laser light for improved performance and energy efficiency
A US-based research consortium is working on developing a laser-based photonic cooling technology to both improve computer processor performance and either replace or complement water- and air- based cooling...
IIR working group releases position paper on contraindications to Whole-Body Cryostimulation (WBC)
A panel of 28 European experts were consulted to generate an international consensus on the updated contraindications to WBC with controlled feedback from the IIR Working Group on Whole-Body Cryostimulation as a...
France unveils new adaptation plan to address rising refrigeration needs amid rising temperature
France announced a new National Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change (PNACC-3).
From waste to warmth: Geospatial information for UK waste heat recovery and Net-Zero energy systems
A new project led by London South Bank University (LSBU) aims to map and assess waste heat generated by cooling systems in urban areas, starting with Birmingham.
Germany: Propane air conditioning in trains – a proven success!
Germany launches the world-first propane-based air conditioning system on passenger trains.
