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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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Status of HFC taxes in Europe
Four countries (Denmark, Norway, Slovenia and Spain) have now implemented an HFC tax and 3 other countries (France, Poland and Sweden) are considering implementation of such a tax.
Indian LNG demand shows rapid growth due to high demand
The Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas claims that LNG accounted for 41% of India’s total gas consumption in 2012 - 2013 and will account50% in 2013 – 2014: a 25% rise.
Global frozen food market sees further growth
The demand for frozen food, valued at USD 224.74 billion in 2012, is expected to reach USD 293.75 billion by 2019, with a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2013 to 2019.
Commercial refrigeration equipment market in the US
According to a new Freedonia market study, demand for commercial refrigeration equipment in the US is expected to increase 3.1% per year through 2018 to USD 10.7 billion.
UK supermarkets commit to 80% refrigerant emission cut
At the beginning of 2014, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) set new targets on reducing emissions from refrigerant leakage by 80% - expressed in tones of CO2 equivalent - by 2020, relative to floor space.
The worldwide market for refrigerated display cabinets
Refrigerated display cabinets together with walk-in refrigerators account for about 45% of the global commercial refrigeration equipment market.
Heat from Scottish water could save € 300 million
Using heat pumps in the rivers and lochs of Scotland could save businesses in the country around € 300 million annually on bills.
Vegetable ice cream flavors to debut in Japan
Häagen-Dazs has announced the release of two vegetable-flavored ice creams in Japan.
LNG is expected to meet 24% of global bunker fuel supply by 2025
In a Lloyd’s Register report released in April 2014, it has been suggested that LNG will account for 13% of the global bunker fuel market by 2020, increasing to 24% in 2025.
Slight increase in 2013 UK F-gas emission
A new report provides the latest provisional estimates of 2013 UK greenhouse gas emissions by source, and final estimates of 2012 UK greenhouse gas emissions by fuel type and end-user.
Global geothermal market is growing
A report from GEA reveal that the geothermal power market is achieving a growth rate of 4-5% with around 700 projects currently under development in 76 countries.
Viagra ice cream, flavoured with champagne
An ice cream which contains Viagra has been developed by a UK company.
Frozen fruit in perfect condition for up to three years
A new technology allows, for the first time, to freeze fruit for three years while keeping its nutrients and properties at optimal levels.
Ice cream market in the Netherlands
Volume sales of ice cream are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% over the forecast period 2013-2018 and value sales at a 1% CAGR, in constant value terms.
Ice cream market in Kenya
Marketing activities and improvements in distribution will help to sustain a robust growth value of 7% per year in constant terms over the forecast period (2013-2018).
Phase change materials in domestic fridges
The application of phase-change materials (PCMs) in domestic refrigerators could be a novel solution to improve appliance thermal stability and efficiency.
Global fluorochemicals market expected to reach USD 25 billion by 2020
HCFC refrigerants still account for over 60% of the total fluorocarbon market worldwide, according to a new report.
New energy saving defrost technology
A new technology which is claimed to save 1.94 billion € on supermarket refrigeration energy costs has been presented.
HFO1123: a new alternative to R410A?
Japanese firm Asahi Glass announced its own refrigerant for use in air conditioning systems, based on the new HFO molecule HFO1123.
Opening of a zero carbon store in Belgium
Lidl opens its first carbon neutral CO2 store in Ixelles, Belgium.
Inadequate office temperature may cost the UK economy 15,7bn € annually
A new survey suggests around 2% of office hours are wasted due to the temperature alone, potentially costing the UK economy an estimated €15,7bn annually.
Real-time savings in buildings HVAC consumption
HVAC energy costs reductions by 25% are possible thanks to a software that automatically makes real-time adjustments to buildings control.
Cold chain improvements for the export of Ecuadorian products
The Ministers of Foreign Trade and of Interior agreed on improving the conditions in which the anti-narcotics police check the products in order not to interrupt the cold chain.
EFSA publishes scientific opinion on meat cold storage and transportation temperature temperatures
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), “meat can be transported at temperatures higher than the current maximum of 7°C.”
New refrigerant leak detection and isolation technology.
Toshiba has introduced a system which will automatically isolate a specific section of air conditioning pipework in the event of a leak.
