The European Union is set to begin negotiations on a law to slash the use of super-potent greenhouse gases in fridges and air conditioners, but countries and lawmakers are split over how fast to phase them out.
EU countries on Wednesday agreed their position for negotiations on the law to cut Europe's use of fluorinated gases , man-made gases used as refrigerants in heat pumps and fridges, and in aerosols and foams.
EU countries said that over 2024-2028, sales of such gases should fall to 60% of the annual average during 2011-2013. From 2036, f gas sales must be down to 15% of 2011-2013 levels. "We are sending a clear signal to the market: switch to clean alternatives," said Bas Eickhout, Parliament's lead negotiator on the law.
EU countries want a later phaseout for f gases in some heat pumps - with deadlines out to 2033, depending on their size and type. Parliament backed deadlines for heat pumps out to 2028.
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