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The high GWP refrigerants R134a, R404A, and R410A have experienced considerable increases in Europe over the last 12 months, according to the latest report by Öko-Recherche.

Record numbers of celebrations and information events around the world to mark theme of ‘Cooling Matters’ on 26 June

Cool Up, a six-year program that will run until January 2027, has chosen natural refrigerants as part of its effort to upgrade cooling systems in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.

The renovation and preparation of the physical space for the Cold Chain Innovation Hub (CCI-Hub) is set to be completed this quarter, said Jan Dusek, Head of Global Partnership for the Manila, Philippines-based center for sustainable HVAC&R technology exhibitions and training.

The World Refrigeration Day (WRD) and the U.K.-based Stemazing campaign have joined forces to launch the International WRD Stemazing Inspiration Academy, in which women from the HVAC&R industry will teach children STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines.

At a side session held during the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Gill announced that Cooling Matters would be the day’s 2022 theme. “Our objective is to make the public aware of cooling’s essential benefits, how cooling impacts daily life, and how technology choices foster environmental well-being of future generations.” World Refrigeration Day is celebrated on and around June 26.

Air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturer Panasonic has announced details of a new series of online training sessions in the use of CO₂.

Toshiba has joined forces with industry training organisations Business Edge and the Practical Refrigeration Training Centre, to roll out its flammable refrigerant training programme.

Toshiba Carrier UK is leading a series of CPD training courses at Bath University to update building engineers and facility managers on important changes in legislation and technology.

Training provider Business Edge is reorganising its refrigeration and air conditioning training centre and practical workshops with a view to re-opening on June 1.

Compressor manufacturer Bitzer has been involved in creating a CO₂ refrigeration unit to train students at a marine and technical engineering college in Aarhus, Denmark.

World Meteorological Organization says 2019 is likely to be second or third warmest year ever.

The ozone hole near the south pole this year is the smallest since it was discovered, but it is more due to freakish Antarctic weather than efforts to cut down on pollution, NASA reported.

The EFCTC’s confidential Action Line is said to have made a “promising” start with over 50 reports of illegal refrigerant activity received since its launch in March.

The theme for the World Ozone Day 2019, to be marked on 16 September, is: 32 Years and Healing.

The last time Earth hit 415 ppm, sea levels were 82 feet higher.

The International Electrotechnical Commission has voted against increasing the charge limit on flammable refrigerants in commercial refrigeration under IEC 60335-2-89.

The Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Institute (AHRI), and the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) have joined the list of industry bodies supporting World Refrigeration Day.

The Institute of Refrigeration Ireland (IRI) has become the latest body to support World Refrigeration Day on June 26.

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and US body ASHRAE have spent the last year working to establish common definitions of five commonly used refrigeration words and terms.