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2021-08-23

Climate emissions shrinking the stratosphere, scientists reveal

Thinning indicates profound impact of humans and could affect satellites and GPS Humanity’s enormous emissions of greenhouse gases are shrinking the stratosphere, a new study has revealed.

2021-08-19

Scientists suspect higher CFC emissions include CFC12 and 113

While illegal emissions of the banned CFC11 have been identified in recent years, a new report points to higher emissions of the ozone-depleting gas, along with emissions of CFC12 and CFC113.

2021-08-09

Australian Study Suggests Link Between Elevated R23 Levels and Uptake of HFO-1234ze

Elevated levels of high-GWP HFC-23 (R23) in the atmosphere could be linked to the commercial uptake of HFO-1234ze, says study from University of NSW

2021-08-02

$1.25m grant for novel heat pump technology

A leading US university has received a $1.25m grant from the US Department of Energy to develop a novel electrochemical heat pump technology.

2021-07-26

Oceans could start emitting previously absorbed CFCs

Study predicts that the oceans will start emitting ozone-depleting CFCs by the middle of next century.

2021-07-19

New Report on HFO/TFA Effects Points to Potential Harm to Liver and Thyroid Function

Long-term exposure to HFO byproduct trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) can potentially damage the liver and the thyroid function in humans, according to a report released today.

2021-07-12

Illegal CFC emissions have stopped since scientists raised alarm

Analyses suggest that China has successfully curbed production of an ozone-depleting chemical, a win for the international treaty that protects the ozone layer.

2021-07-05

Making ammonia truly “green”

Chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney and University of Sydney claim to have found a new eco-friendly and cheap way to manufacture ammonia from air, water and renewable electricity.

2021-06-29

Mandatory certification on alternative refrigerants

Plans to address data that only 3.5% to 7% of F-Gas certified personnel are trained on alternatives refrigerants.

2021-06-15

German Study of HFO and TFA Due in Early 2021

German Federal Government funds a research project that will study HFOs and TFA, with a focus on the refrigeration/air conditioning sector.