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Ozone-depleting chemicals detected by scientists in the atmosphere in 1951 – decades earlier than expected
An international team led by the University of Bremen, Germany, has uncovered evidence of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere as early as 1951. This finding pushes back the known...
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USA: HFC regulation revisions spark concerns for climate goals
In line with recent government decisions aimed at relaxing environmental regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recently announced a review of the AIM Act, with potential implications for the...
Quantifying ozone recovery: new scientific study confirms Montreal Protocol’s success in reducing Antarctic ozone depletion
Through rigorous statistical detection of the temporal and spatial structure of Antarctic ozone recovery, a study published in Nature in March 2025 confirms that ozone recovery is due primarily to the reduction...
Increase in the use of natural refrigerants in commercial refrigeration
Propane and CO2 are increasingly equipping refrigeration systems in the commercial sector.
A promising solar heat pump system for cold climates
A simulation of a novel solar-assisted ground source heat pump system shows promising results for improved energy efficiency and reduced soil freezing in cold climates.
“Benen ECOFRIDGES”: Senegal focuses on energy-efficient refrigeration to cut energy bills
Senegal’s Economy and Energy Management Agency (AEME), along with its institutional partners DIREC and Senelec, has launched the “Benen ECOFRIDGES” initiative as part of the ECOFRIDGES Senegal...
Taiwan adopts new regulations on HFCs to comply with the Kigali Amendment
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Environment introduces new regulations to restrict the production and export of HFCs.
Nigerian government approves new MEPS for air conditioners to take effect by 2026
Nigeria’s new MEPS will be implemented in phases and are expected to save 11.5 TWh of energy annually and 39 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2040.
United States: December 2024 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 December 2024...
France: domestic refrigerator sales down 7% in 2024
According to Gifam, a grouping of household appliance brands, domestic refrigerator sales in France declined in 2024 for the second consecutive year.
Extreme heat grips Brazil: record temperatures, power demand surges, and emergency actions
Amid record-high temperatures above 40°C, the Southeast and Central-West regions of Brazil are experiencing peak electricity demand for cooling and require local actions to tackle heat stress.
NASA seeks input on cryogenic hydrogen test facility
NASA’s Glenn Research Centre issued a request for information (RFI) calling stakeholders across industry, academia, and government agencies to assess the technical feasibility of a cryogenic hydrogen test...
4,000 jobs lost as heat pump sales drop across Europe in 2024
Sales of heat pumps fell by an average of 23% in 2024 compared to 2023, putting thousands of jobs at risk according to the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA)
Maritime transport: Improving the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems
According to a study presented at the latest IIR Compressors Conference, energy audits, system retrofitting, and the adoption of new technologies could help improve the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems...
HFC regulations and emission trends in Japan, Europe, and the US: An overview
Explore the recent developments in HFC regulations and refrigerant emissions in Japan, Europe, and the USA, according to the January 2025 edition of JARN.
The United States delays efficiency standards for household appliances
The delay of requirements includes air conditioners, with potential impact on market costs and energy efficiency efforts.
Refrigeration employment in France: a growing need to replace retiring workers
In its latest sector survey, the Sneffca association highlights the ongoing positive balance between new hires and departures, albeit narrower than in 2021.
New study highlights the environmental impact of cold chains in agrifood systems
Researchers highlight the urgent need to address emissions from cold chains to ensure a sustainable future for agrifood system.
China’s HFC emissions account for more than 20% of global emissions of these gases
According to a recent study, emissions from key refrigerants have sharply increased, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory measures.
Update on HFC Regulations in the United States
The latest regulatory implementations by the EPA under the AIM Act for the HFC phasedown.
Ultrasounds and metal plates: Innovative solutions for beef freezing and preservation
Ultrasound- and metal plate-assisted freezing techniques have recently been tested on beef and have outperformed conventional freezing in several key quality parameters.
Cooling as-a-Service in Nigeria : ColdHubs 2024 impact report
Through a Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) mechanism, 58 solar-powered cold rooms have helped thousands of Nigerian farmers to avoid over 13,800 kilograms of food loss in 2024.
Record low temperatures for more reliable quantum computing
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the University of Maryland, USA, have engineered a new type of quantum refrigerator, improving upon the performance of the currently used dilution...
Heat pumps without compressors: Fraunhofer advances electrocaloric technology
A consortium or researchers in Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft research organisation, Germany, made great progress in terms of material and system design, and set up the first demonstrators for electrocaloric heat...
Absorption refrigeration offers an energy-efficient alternative for natural gas and hydrogen liquefaction
According to a review article published in Energies, absorption refrigeration integrated into the liquefaction processes could reduce power consumption and carbon emissions by up to a third for natural gas...
Evaporative and thermoelectric cooling improve the efficiency of solar panels
Among several cooling methods reviewed in an article in Energies, evaporative and thermoelectric cooling offer substantial improvements in energy efficiency and a positive environmental footprint while...
