From The Hill:
The Obama administration is taking new steps to phase out the production of a well-known chemical coolant used in refrigerators and air conditioners that has been tied to global warming.
The White House confirmed to The Hill that it plans to meet with some of the largest chemical firms and food retailers in the country on Tuesday to announce voluntary commitments that will target the coolant R-134a, a hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs).
The commitment would include phasing out similar HFC compounds used in nearly every office, home and automobile in the U.S.
Companies pledging new efforts to tackle emissions include Coca-Cola, Target, Red Bull and several air conditioning and refrigeration retailers, according to fact sheet released by the White House.
At Tuesday’s White House meeting, a total of 22 companies and organizations will commit to cut HFC emissions, phase out use of the coolants, or use more climate-friendly refrigerants and systems by 2020.
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The HFC's in question are 10,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
22 major companies have voluntarily signed on to the initiative, making it hard for Goposaurs to credibly scream, "reckless executive action! Wah wah wah!"
Though I'm sure they'll try.