Governments moved closer Friday to curbing the use of chemicals commonly used as coolants in refrigerators, air conditioners, hair spray and other household items in what some say would be among their biggest climate decisions ever.

The obscure round of U.N. ozone treaty talks in Geneva, which few people are following, laid the groundwork this week for a possible decision in Uganda in November to halt the promotion of hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are manmade chemicals not found naturally in the environment, and are considered greenhouse gases.

Parker elects Robert G. Bohn and Ake Svensson to Board of Directors
Refrige.com - 2010-09-02

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan announces that over 8,000 affordable homes will become more energy efficient as a result of the
HUD.gov - 2010-09-02

Bayer develops raw materials for solar-powered refrigerators
domain-b.com - 2010-08-30

Emerson Launches Contractor Recognition Program
achrnews.com - 2010-08-30

Shanghai Continues to Provide Subsidies for Energy-saving ACs
ejarn.jp - 2010-08-26

Heat pumps are a theme at HEVAR
ACR news - 2010-08-13