MEPs back phase-out of F-gas coolants blamed for global warming

The European Parliament's Environment Committee has backed a sweeping ban on the use in refrigerators and air conditioners of fluorinated gases - greenhouse gases that are many thousands of times more damaging than carbon dioxide in warming up the earth's atmosphere.

European Parliament: Press Release, 19.06.13: Cooling without climate warming: Environment MEPs recommend F-gas bans http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pressroom/content/20130617IPR12347/

ESO: Background Information: Press Release: Climate action: Commission proposes significant reduction in emissions of climate-warming fluorinated gases http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-climate-action-commission-proposes-significant-reduction-in-emissions-of-climate-warming-fluorinated-gases/

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