Refrigeration chemicals are a nightmare for the climate. Experts say alternatives must spread fast

3 years ago by Lee Duna to c/environment

Refrigerants are chemical fluids that have made air conditioning and refrigeration possible, but they are hundreds or even thousands of times more powerful at warming the planet than carbon dioxide, the most notorious greenhouse gas.
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aelwero 11 points 3 years ago

Propane is an absolute badass refrigerant in a car AC system... Works way better, pollutes less... People just have issues with the whole explosion thing.

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Sofsip 1 point 3 years ago

R290?

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The totality of the natural world, often excluding humans.

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