Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is granting or partially granting 11 petitions that were submitted under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to restrict the use of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the refrigeration and air conditioning, aerosols, and foam sectors. EPA will now have two years to propose and finalize rulemakings addressing these petitions and expects the forthcoming rules will provide a clear regulatory landscape that will help the transition to more climate friendly alternatives. (Source: EPA)