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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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Papua New Guinea joins global effort against climate change as 163rd country to ratify the Kigali Amendment
This November, Papua New Guinea ratified the Kigali Amendment which will enter into force in February 2025.
Oman joins global effort against climate change as 162nd country to ratify the Kigali Amendment
The Sultanate of Oman is now the fourth Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to ratify the Kigali Amendment, following the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Kuwait joins global effort against climate change as 161st country to ratify the Kigali Amendment
Kuwait is now the third Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to ratify the Kigali Amendment, following the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Emissions Gap Report 2024: the role of refrigeration in reducing emissions
In its latest report, UNEP outlines the potential for emissions reduction in various sectors, including energy efficiency measured in the buildings sector.
Natural refrigerants drove the global commercial refrigeration market in 2023
According to JARN, natural refrigerants in commercial equipment are gaining popularity, namely driving the demand for equipment renewal in Europe.
United States: September 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 September 2024...
Optimising cold storage to boost antioxidants and anthocyanins in blood oranges
A study by the University of Florida found that storage temperatures ranging from 6 to 12 °C significantly enhance anthocyanin, phenolic content, and antioxidants content in in ‘Budd...
Brazil: 94.5% employability rate for trained professionals in the refrigeration sector
The refrigeration course offered by the SENAI, the National Service of Industrial Learning in Brazil, has a 94.5% employability rate for its graduates.
China: World's largest indoor ski resort applies energy saving measures
Shanghai’s new indoor ski resort relies heavily on refrigeration technologies, including 33 snow-making machines to feed the pistes.
AREA publishes new F-gas guide for contractors
AREA’s new F-Gas GUIDE details crucial updates on leak checks, labeling requirements, and service bans for high-GWP refrigerants.
EPA targets illegal HFC imports in new AIM Act enforcement alert
The EPA issued an alert on enforcing the AIM Act, targeting illegal HFC imports and emphasizing recent actions to reduce these potent greenhouse gases by 85% by 2036 to combat climate change.
Must read: evidence and guidelines against dumping of inefficient cooling equipment in developing countries
The IGSD compiled a resource guide to inform stakeholders on environmentally harmful dumping of new but energy-inefficient cooling equipment that uses high global-warming-potential...
World Energy Outlook 2024: cooling drives electricity demand, especially in developing countries
In its latest report, the IEA predicts that residential air conditioning will require an extra 700 TWh of electricity by 2035, more than three times the extra demand from computer...
Adopting energy-efficient cooling technologies can save over $6 trillion in developing economies
A recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and UNEP-led Cool Coalition modelled how adopting sustainable cooling can reduce electricity consumption in developing...
Canada invests over CA $500,000 in heat pump training to boost skilled workforce and reduce emissions
In August 2024, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over 500,000 Canadian dollars...
New F-Gas rules in effect
The European Commission recently introduced new F-gas rules about labelling, the format for data declaration, and certification.
A refrigeration plant in LEGO kit!
A new LEGO refrigeration plant kit to engage young people in refrigeration careers. It combines fun building with educational insights on fridge systems.
United States: the HVACR workforce on the rise in 2023
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of technicians employed in the heating and refrigeration sector in the US rose by 6% between 2022 and 2023.
Uganda is drawing up draft energy and safety standards for household refrigeration
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) contributed to the East African Standard for household refrigerating appliances as well as to a consultative stakeholder’s workshop to discuss new quality and...
Global air-to-water heat pump market: modest growth in 2023 amid regional variations
According to JARN, the global air-to-water (ATW) heat pump market increased by 0.2% in 2023, reaching close to 5 million units.
Must read in IJR: Overview of cold storage capacity in Uganda
The cold storage capacity in Uganda was estimated at 4.5 m3 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023, according to a recent survey on existing cold storage facilities for bulk handling of perishable food...
Frozen avocados to meet the booming global “avo craze”
Frozen avocado pieces or products represent a rising market for exporters to guarantee year-round supply of avocados, which is becoming crucial to the food service sector.
2023 Ice cream production and trade overview
Despite a slight decrease in production, Europe continues to lead global exports of ice cream in 2023.
China: Latest policy measures to tackle end-of-life recycling and disposal of cooling equipment
In 2024, China has implemented several measures to reduce emissions from HFC and HCFC refrigerant recycling and recovery through cooling equipment end-of-life recycling and disposal.
Indonesia unveils its first National Cooling Action Plan
The Indonesian government launched its first National Cooling Action Plan (I-NCAP) which focuses on air conditioning, food and healthcare cold chains, mobile air conditioning and...
