The European Commission has launched a public consultation aimed at establishing whether to tighten the rules against the industrial gases, fluorinated. In fact, they produce a huge impact in terms of global warming since they are used for air conditioners, refrigerators, fire extinguishers, but also electronics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Based on a recent report, replacing fluorinated gases with alternative substances could reduce greenhouse gases by as much as two thirds by 2030. “The European regulation on fluorinated gases – explained Connie Hedegaard, EU climate commissioner – has changed with succeeded an increasing trend in emissions and stimulated a technological innovation. Nonetheless, achieving a transition to a low-carbon European economy by 2050 requires ambitious action to cut emissions from all sectors”.
