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U.S. Senate Ratifies Climate Deal on Planet-Warming Refrigerants Used in Air Conditioning

Por: Time Politics September 24, 2022

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — In a major action to address , the Senate on Wednesday ratified an international agreement that compels the United States and other countries to limit use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning that are far more powerful than carbon dioxide. The so-called Kigali Amendment to the on ozone pollution requires participating nations to phase down production and... + full article



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