Supermarkets Accused of Using HFC's in Fridges

The video discusses the significant impact of supermarket refrigeration on global warming, highlighting the use of HFCs, potent greenhouse gases. The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) ranks major UK retailers based on their refrigeration practices, criticizing some for their use of harmful gases. Despite the known climate impact of HFCs, less than 2% of supermarkets are HFC-free. The video showcases an HFC-free supermarket and calls for urgent government legislation to phase out HFCs, emphasizing the availability of alternatives and the need for industry action.

Which greenhouse gas is primarily used in supermarket refrigeration and contributes significantly to their carbon footprint?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

• Nitrous Oxide

What is the global warming potential of HFCs compared to carbon dioxide?

• 100 times

• 500 times

• 1000 times

• 3800 times

What percentage of supermarkets are currently HFC-free according to the report?

• 10%

• 50%

• 25%

• Less than 2%

What is the main reason supermarkets have not switched to alternatives to HFCs?

• Lack of awareness

• High cost of alternatives

• Limited availability of alternatives

• No legal requirement

What action is the EIA calling for in response to the use of HFCs?

• Increased funding for research

• Urgent government legislation

• Public awareness campaigns

• Voluntary reduction programs