Understanding Refrigerants and Their Impact on Climate

What makes refrigerants more harmful to the climate compared to CO2?

• They are less effective at trapping heat.

• They are more abundant than CO2.

• They are more effective at trapping heat.

• They are less stable in the atmosphere.

Which refrigerant was first used around 1850 but phased out due to safety concerns?

• HCFCs

• Ammonia

• HFCs

• CFCs

What was the main environmental issue caused by CFCs and HCFCs?

• Ozone layer depletion

• Water contamination

• Air pollution

• Global warming

What is the Kigali Amendment primarily focused on?

• Promoting solar energy

• Reducing CO2 emissions

• Phasing out HFCs

• Banning CFCs

Which refrigerant has a global warming potential of zero?

• Ammonia

• HFCs

• Hydrocarbons

• HFOs

What is a major challenge in adopting new synthetic refrigerants?

• They are banned in most countries.

• They are more expensive to produce.

• They are not retrofittable to existing equipment.

• They are less effective at cooling.

What percentage of gas escapes during maintenance of appliances in India?

• 60%

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

What is a recommended action for disposing of a working old appliance?

• Throw it in the trash

• Donate it to an NGO

• Leave it on the street

• Burn it

What is a significant problem with recycling plants in Germany?

• They are not licensed to recycle cooling appliances.

• They are not state of the art.

• They are too expensive to operate.

• They produce more emissions than they save.

What is the worst way to dispose of an old fridge?

• Leave it on the street

• Return it to the manufacturer

• Donate it

• Recycle it