Reducing HFCs to Address Global Warming

There’s significant hope in combating climate change through the phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in cooling systems, which could prevent nearly half a degree of warming this century. Over 170 countries, including the U.S., are transitioning to alternatives that trap much less heat. This shift is a crucial short-term strategy to mitigate climate change, buying time for longer-term solutions. Experts emphasize that reducing HFC emissions is one of the fastest and most effective ways to slow warming before 2050.

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