In this issue: 1. In Memory of Dr. Satyendra Kumar Purkayastha (1953–2025); 2. 40 Years of the Vienna Convention: How Science Led to Global Action (VIDEO); 3. Nominations open for 2025 Champions of the Earth award with a focus on climate action; 4. New Handbook of Best Practices: Room Air Conditioner Installation for the Lowest Carbon Footprint; 5. We’re Giving Up (Just Kidding); 6. Leading the way in sustainable cooling: Namibia’s accelerated HCFC phase-out; 7. Call for RAC licensing reforms; 8. EU urged to back natural refrigerants in heat pump roll-out; 9. The 21st European Conference on RACHP Technologies is just around the corner; 10. Virgin R404A refrigerant being sold as reclaimed; 11. Changes to Ozone Depleting Substances Export Measures; 12. Sustainable Cooling in Ecuador: Enabling a ‘Cool’ Transformation in Latin America; 13. Mexico organizes Training workshop for Customs officials; 14. Oman announces limited import quotas for ozone-depleting substances.
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