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How to migrate to an SF6 -free future ahead of impending F-gas regulations
Latest EU F-gas proposal suggests 2026 and 2030 as SF6 prohibition dates for Medium Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Latest EU F-gas proposal suggests 2026 and 2030 as SF6 prohibition dates for Medium Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Piloting alternative solutions now will support a seamless migration towards SF6 -free GIS technologies New whitepaper shares […]
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Greenhouse gas SF6 as a climate hazard in wind turbines
Wind farms are to be expanded more quickly. But the systems contain a substance that contributes to the greenhouse effect. Although this could be avoided, the EU wants to allow long transition periods. Sulfur hexafluoride has fascinating properties. Above all: The gas is a perfect insulator. That is why it is mainly used in so-called […]
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Sulfoxaflor: EU decision to restrict bee-harming pesticide causes tension with US
Note from Fluoride Action Network Structural formula for Sulfoxaflor (see more information on its toxicity and USDA Shuts Down Data Collection on Honey Bees) and Sulfoxaflor: Documents. Sufoxaflor was originally developed as an alternative to a controversial class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which have been associated with bee decline. [SHUTTERSTOCK] The European Commission has […]
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Movers and Shakers
This content was commissioned by Siemens Energy and produced by Dods “With the electrification of our energy system, a rapid phase-out of SF6 is more urgent than ever. In my eyes, a ban on SF6 in switchgear is one of the key goals of the F-Gas Regulation Review” MEP Bas Eickhout While ENVI Committee colleague […]
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Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2021
Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) contribute to climate change and in 2019 made up 2.3% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions. F-gases have a range of applications, particularly in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector. Most F-gases have much higher global warming potentials than other greenhouse gases. This briefing outlines the important trends in […]
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Sulfuryl Fluoride: Reasoned Opinion.
Note from Fluoride Action Network The brain is the main target of Sulfuryl fluoride. Structural Formula: Excerpts: Review of the existing maximum residue levels for sulfuryl fluoride according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 Abstract According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently […]
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Sulfuryl fluoride: Commodity risk assessment of oak logs with bark from the US for the oak wilt pathogen Bretziella fagacearum under an integrated systems approach
Note from Fluoride Action Network: The brain is the main target of Sulfuryl fluoride. Structural Formula of Sulfuryl Fluoride: Abstract The European Commission submitted to the EFSA Panel on Plant Health a Dossier by USDA proposing a systems approach to mitigate the risk of entry of Bretziella fagacearum to the EU when trading oak logs […]
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Sulfoxaflor and flupyradifurone more toxic to bees than expected
New scientific information shows that Sulfoxaflor and Flupyradifurone, two new generation neonicotinoid insecticides approved in the EU in 2015, are more toxic to bees than initially thought. The Standing Committee on phytopharmaceuticals meeting of 3-4 December will discuss the future of these substances. While the Commission proposes taking action, some Member States are pushing to […]
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PFAS in food: European Foof Safety Authority assesses risks and sets tolerable intake
EFSA has set a new safety threshold for the main perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, that accumulate in the body. The threshold – a group tolerable weekly intake (TWI) of 4.4 nanograms per kilogram of body weight per week – is part of a scientific opinion on the risks to human health arising from the presence […]
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Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance pydiflumetofen
Conclusion on Pesticides Peer Review Open Access Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance pydiflumetofen Read it online at https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5821 Abstract The conclusions of EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State France and co-rapporteur Member State Austria […]
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