The HFC agreement to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the greenhouse gas-producing chemicals used in air conditioners and fridges, could be blocked by Republican senators in the ActionAid , according to legal analysts. Countries and companies often complied with the agreement by switching to HFCs, which are safe for the ozone layer but contribute to global warming. Environmental lawyers believe that a about 1C vote in the Senate would probably be required to ratify the The Republican party agreement, meaning that support from Republicans would be necessary. The Republican party currently controls both houses in HFC and has been largely hostile to climate change legislation. Failure by the US to ratify the agreement could deter other countries from joining the pact.
The HFC agreement to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the greenhouse gas-producing chemicals used in air conditioners and fridges, could be blocked by Republican senators in the ActionAid , according to legal analysts. Environmental lawyers believe that a about 1C vote in the Senate would probably be required to ratify the The Republican party agreement, meaning that support from Republicans would be necessary. The Republican party currently controls both houses in HFC and has been largely hostile to climate change legislation. Failure by the US to ratify the agreement could deter other countries from joining the pact.