Agreement Reached on Hydrofluorocarbon Phase-Out Pam Hunter McFarland October 19, 2016 No Comments Nearly 200 countries have agreed to cut the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—used in refrigerants and cooling and ventilation systems—by more than 80% over the next 80 years.Read More
Environment Officials Come Closer to HFC Phase-out Deal Negotiators hope to reach final agreement on hydrofluorocarbons in October Pam Hunter McFarland July 28, 2016 No Comments Unresolved issues include length of phase-out schedule and the amount of financial aid for developing nations.Read More