globalFACT Statement on the Passage of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020

December 22, 2020

globalFACT applauds the passage of the ‘‘American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020,’’ which details a federal phasedown schedule for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with high global warming potential (GWP).

An Expert’s Take on So-Called “Naturals”: Future of Refrigerants

December 18, 2020

Simply put: no refrigerant can be dismissed outright. Even the most ardent promoters of so-called “natural” refrigerants are willing to countenance refrigerants with GWPs up to 250 where TEWI values suggest this is warranted.

FACT CHECK: TFA does not bioconcentrate in the ecosystem

December 9, 2020

"The current and estimated future concentrations of TFA and its salts resulting from degradation of HCFCs, HFCs, and HFOs do not pose any known significant risk to human or ecosystem health."

Vaccine Refrigeration is in the World’s Spotlight

December 4, 2020

The critical role of refrigeration in promoting human health is again in the spotlight as the world awaits the arrival of vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Expert’s Take on So-Called “Naturals”: Retrofits

December 3, 2020

Are there ways to minimize environmental impact besides switching to a different refrigerant?

FACT CHECK: The impact of man-made TFA is minimal.

November 19, 2020

One of the largest misconceptions about trifluoroacetic acid is that it’s harmful to the environment. But the truth is quite the contrary.

An Expert’s Take on So-Called “Naturals”: GWP

November 12, 2020

Operators everywhere are seeking refrigerant solutions that benefit the environment without breaking the bank, leaving many many laser-focused on finding low-GWP (low-global warming potential) solutions. But, how important is GWP as a metric?

FACT CHECK: TFA is Naturally Occurring

November 6, 2020

There is significant research and published data on trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), but it’s often misinterpreted or selectively sourced to draw inaccurate conclusions. Learn about naturally occurring TFA in our latest update.

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