Part 494 - Helpful Policies That Need Wider Understanding

In December 2024, DEC completed one of the actions it was assigned under the NYS Scoping Plan when it published its new regulations for refrigerants. It’s disappointing there is so little coverage of this positive work, so the essay below undertakes explaining what all is involved and why it’s so valuable.  

The fundamental change needed to mitigate climate change is for actors to take more responsibility for their greenhouse gas emissions. From the largest companies to individual consumers, we all need to be more attentive to our climate impacts and swap harmful actions for sustainable alternatives. One of the most cost-effective actions we can take to protect the climate is to change the refrigerants we use and improve the way we manage them.