Seeking Accountability for Forever Chemicals: Activists and Legal Experts Present Cases Against the Chemical Industry at EP Outreach Event
Brussels — The European Parliament recently hosted a policy event that brought together affected communities, legal experts, scientists, and policymakers to discuss the ongoing issues surrounding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution. Hosted as a Renew Europe outreach event by MEP Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, the core focus centered on the argument that while citizens and lawyers […]
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OEWG 47 Concludes, Paving the Way for MOP 37 Discussions on Ozone Layer Protection, Climate Change and PFAS
Bangkok, Thailand (July 11, 2025) – The 47th meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG 47) of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer successfully concluded its week-long session, laying crucial groundwork for the upcoming 37th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 37) in November 2025. Delegates grappled with a […]
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New research titled “MESSAGE FROM THE BOTTLE: The Rapid Rise of TFA Contamination Across the EU
The new research titled “MESSAGE FROM THE BOTTLE: The Rapid Rise of TFA Contamination Across the EU,” published by members of the European Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe), reveals a startling and rapidly increasing presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in European wines. This study underscores the pervasive nature of PFAS contamination and highlights the […]
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Join Us as We Hosts Expert Dr. Hans Peter Arp to Discuss “TFA: A Planetary Boundary Threat”
We continue our crucial series of online events, this time featuring esteemed environmental scientist Dr. Hans Peter Arp. The upcoming session will tackle the significant environmental challenge posed by Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). The online event, titled “TFA: a planetary boundary threat,” is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, at 2 pm CET. It aims to provide […]
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Call to Action: join our industry petition to ECHA
The Coalition for PFAS-Free Cooling & Heating is calling on all like-minded companies to join us in demanding a healthier, more sustainable and competitive future for the European HVAC&R industry. We have launched a petition urging the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to enact strict and comprehensive restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in HVAC&R […]
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PFAS a growing concern for the HVAC&R industry
The Coalition for PFAS-Free Cooling & Heating recently hosted a critical online event, “PFAS: A Growing Concern in the HVAC&R Industry,” featuring renowned industry expert Professor Michael Kauffeld. The event focused on the escalating concerns surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) within the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration […]
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