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@silence7 HVAC manufacturer Carrier already knows.
“Growing Demand Meets Increasing Urgency
As the world recognizes the increasing urgency of #ClimateChange and secular trends continue to increase the demand for HVAC and refrigeration products, Carrier is committed to aggressive actions that minimize our environmental impact and help address the most critical challenge our planet has ever faced.”
Pay to stay ❄️ cool ❄️. If you can.
#hotearth #climatehell
https://www.corporate.carrier.com/corporate-responsibility/road-map-to-net-zero/
Notice they barely mention refrigerants because they are planning to use HFOs to meet low GWP targets rather than only actually sustainable choice - natural refrigerants. HFOs are PFAS and we are already seeing environmental accumulation of PFAS (primarily TFA) directly linked to HFO use around the world. We need to shift to natural refrigerants now.