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Category: News
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EU Parliament approves HFC phase-out by 2050
In a historic vote on Tuesday, the European Parliament chose overwhelmingly to support rules that will ban HFCs by 2050.
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Clock ticking on AS 1668 review
Time is running out to submit comments on the draft version of one of the most important standards for HVAC practitioners in Australia: AS 1668 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings.
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Cundall releases A-Z sustainability glossary
Global multi-disciplinary engineering and sustainability consultancy Cundall has released a glossary of sustainability terms.
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Scientists create most effective cooling material yet
A team of researchers has synthesised what appears to be the most effective solid-state cooling material ever discovered.
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Do air filters and disinfectors reduce illness risk?
A new study argues that technologies designed to make social interactions safer in indoor spaces are not effective in the real world.
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WA releases sectoral emissions reduction strategy
The Western Australian government has released a plan to reduce emissions across seven sectors and achieve net zero by 2050.
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ARC licence fees frozen for 2024
DCCEEW has announced that ARCtick licence application fees have been frozen for 2024.
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Study shows harmful greenhouse potential of HFOs
Research has found that three HFOs produce the extremely powerful greenhouse gas trifluoromethane (R23) when they react with ozone.
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Mobile cooling hub offers relief to those doing it tough
A pilot project run by the University of Sydney will provide respite for people experiencing homelessness during extreme heat events.
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Confirmed: 2023 the hottest year on record
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has confirmed that 2023 is the hottest year on record with the latest climate data from November. The organisation says the world has seen six record-breaking months this year, and two record-breaking seasons. “The extraordinary global November temperatures, including two days warmer than 2°C above pre-industrial [reference period], mean […]
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Victoria releases update to Gas Substitution Roadmap
The Victorian government has released an updated Gas Substitution Roadmap outlining the next steps for Victoria’s transition from fossil gas to electrical appliances.
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Planning incentives could drive greener builds
The Property Council of Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) are calling for sustainability-driven planning incentives and reforms to facilitate the rapid development of energy-efficient new buildings. The organisations have released the state and territory level version of the Every Building Counts report. It outlines a series of policy recommendations, centred on […]
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University of Sydney launches HeatWatch app
The University of Sydney has launched a mobile app that calculates heat-related health risks across Australia.
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Westaflex to shut down in February 2024
Melbourne-based HVAC manufacturer Westaflex / Uniflex Australia Group will cease trading on February 28, 2024, after 49 years in business.
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COP28 criticised for unsustainable cooling
The EIA has called out the organisers of COP28 for using air conditioners with “climate wrecking” HFC and HCFC refrigerants.
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SafeWork urges employers to plan for sweltering summer
SafeWork NSW is calling on businesses to put plans in place to keep workers safe during heatwaves.
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Countries commit to Global Cooling Pledge
More than 60 countries have committed to the Global Cooling Pledge at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
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Greg Picker elected ARC Chair
Dr Greg Picker has been elected chair of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Board at the annual general meeting of the ARC.
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Tweaking cold chain could slash emissions
A new report has shown that raising the temperature of frozen food by just 3°C from -18°C to -15°C could cut carbon emissions by 17.7 million metric tonnes of CO2 a year.
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CSIRO lights path to net zero
The CSIRO has released a report highlighting steps the energy, transport, mining and heavy industries can take in the next 10 years to help Australia achieve its net zero targets by 2050. Funded by the Commonwealth Bank, the modelling demonstrates how each industry will need to transform its economic and social systems. According to the […]