I looked into those refrigeration regulations. What this mostly affects is--what a surprise--the release of greenhouse gases. (Freon, btw, is still banned). The measure of greenhouse gases is called the GWP, Global Warming Potential. It is a standard metric and used to set a legal limit on what some item can emit. Apparently the Biden rule allowed up too 150 GWP, which means "warms the planet 150 times more than simple CO2 does. That is now changed (by a rule already finalized) to GWP 1400, which means emissions from the item warms that planet more that 1,400 times that simple C02 does.
The emissions involved in the refrigeration field are hydrofluorocarbons .
The rules only apply to NEW equipment. So unless every supermarket runs out and replaces their refrigerators, it isn't clear to me how much this is going to save the industry money that will be "passed onto the consumer" to save them $14,000 any time soon.
The regulations also changed the rules on walk in freezers in ways I didn't look into, but nice to know because our kids and grandchildren may well have to retreat into them as the world gets warmer.
Thanks for writing this - I suspect that the main hydrofluorocarbon manufacturers are pissed off at losing market share to the new hydrocarbon refrigerants (with GWP's of less than 10 (and vastly cheaper (and more efficient). They are 1) Honeywell International · 2) The Chemours Company ( duPont) · 3) Daikin Industries · 4) Arkema · 5) Dongyue Group · 6) Sinochem Lantian · 7) Orbia (Mexichem) · 8) Air Liquide. Fluorocarbon refrigerants are far more expensive (profitable) than HC's, have a loooong atmospheric persistence, high GWP's (in the 1000's - 1 kg of refrigerant (say a common A/C charge amount, is equivalent to 1 ton of CO2), and high profitability .. go figger. Global Warming? What global warming...?
The more I learn about the Great Subterranian White House project, the more I am reminded of Doctor Strangelove back in the sixties. We all know that Trump is eager to start using nukes so that he can prove to one and all that he is the most powerful person on earth, but first he has to build a hidey hole for himself just in case.... Besides, Putin probably already has one. Trump is probably making lists of loyalists to take into the hole, as well as the beautiful women that they will use to repopulate the Earth after they all come out. Doctor Strangelove lays it all out for us, folks. Who'd a thunk it? Available on YouTube.
I figured from the get-go the ballroom was a mask for an underground Versailles with state-of-the-art security technology.
The first time Trump emerged from the bunker under the East Wing, he did nothing but gripe about how awful it was: outdated, ugly, cramped, plain. He can't shit unless a toilet's gold-plated.
On a different note - thanks for sharing the murmur of Geddrys. Bittersweet and lovely, as all such gatherings should be. 💜
I'm so very sorry for your and your families loss.
Not a day goes by that I don't read your newsletter. You are a balm for the weary soul.
So, suppose he does finish the "bunker". Will it have it's own power supply or can someone just flick a switch and turn the lights out down there? I mean the oxygen isn't going to last forever, right?
a further comment. If trump wants to build an UNDERGROUND fortress with someone else's money, not ours, I don't really have complaints. It won't be finished in time to save HIM, undoubtedly, and it MIGHT save the next government if bad stuff happens because of the way trump has destroyed international relations
Just be sure that on top of it is a nice grassy area, perhaps with roses? The next admin may be able to do an updated version of the old East Wing, similar in looks, for the offices that used to be in the old one. For symmetry's sake. I think far fewer people would object to tax payer dollars for that.
Though I do have a thought for financing it. For the Triumphal Arch, at least, if it gets built, create a WhackDown Citizen Opportunity. For X amount of dollars, citizens get a chance to take one sledgehammer swing at the thing. Double x, get another swing. After every who wants to gets a crack at that, for more money, people can push the button that actually sets a full size wrecking ball into the thing (guided by professionals) I'm betting that this could easily pay for the new, symmetrical east wing, though the roses would have to be moved once again.
"The murmur of Geddrys" is such a wonderful mind picture. The strength of the murmurs , echoed in that place of remembrance, surely sent your uncle off with a smile and a chuckle. I wish the continued disasters that occur daily in Washington D.C. could be met with the same humor. But, the horror continues and just when you think he's breached every legal violation of our laws, he wiggles out and finds a microphone. Thank you, Mary! You are the light at the end of our tunnel and we are grateful for your words. Hope you're having a great day!
Truth Mary! Greatness and Compliance are synonymous in the current administration! Good read. I’m sorry about the death in your family. How bittersweet it must be. Sending prayers and much love to you and your family.
Thank you for everything, including correcting my mental mispronunciation of your name!!
Thanks for thinking of us, even when your focus is on your family's loss. You're in our thoughts too.
I looked into those refrigeration regulations. What this mostly affects is--what a surprise--the release of greenhouse gases. (Freon, btw, is still banned). The measure of greenhouse gases is called the GWP, Global Warming Potential. It is a standard metric and used to set a legal limit on what some item can emit. Apparently the Biden rule allowed up too 150 GWP, which means "warms the planet 150 times more than simple CO2 does. That is now changed (by a rule already finalized) to GWP 1400, which means emissions from the item warms that planet more that 1,400 times that simple C02 does.
The emissions involved in the refrigeration field are hydrofluorocarbons .
The rules only apply to NEW equipment. So unless every supermarket runs out and replaces their refrigerators, it isn't clear to me how much this is going to save the industry money that will be "passed onto the consumer" to save them $14,000 any time soon.
The regulations also changed the rules on walk in freezers in ways I didn't look into, but nice to know because our kids and grandchildren may well have to retreat into them as the world gets warmer.
Thanks for writing this - I suspect that the main hydrofluorocarbon manufacturers are pissed off at losing market share to the new hydrocarbon refrigerants (with GWP's of less than 10 (and vastly cheaper (and more efficient). They are 1) Honeywell International · 2) The Chemours Company ( duPont) · 3) Daikin Industries · 4) Arkema · 5) Dongyue Group · 6) Sinochem Lantian · 7) Orbia (Mexichem) · 8) Air Liquide. Fluorocarbon refrigerants are far more expensive (profitable) than HC's, have a loooong atmospheric persistence, high GWP's (in the 1000's - 1 kg of refrigerant (say a common A/C charge amount, is equivalent to 1 ton of CO2), and high profitability .. go figger. Global Warming? What global warming...?
IMHO I think Epic Fury needs to be renamed EPIC DISASTER
The more I learn about the Great Subterranian White House project, the more I am reminded of Doctor Strangelove back in the sixties. We all know that Trump is eager to start using nukes so that he can prove to one and all that he is the most powerful person on earth, but first he has to build a hidey hole for himself just in case.... Besides, Putin probably already has one. Trump is probably making lists of loyalists to take into the hole, as well as the beautiful women that they will use to repopulate the Earth after they all come out. Doctor Strangelove lays it all out for us, folks. Who'd a thunk it? Available on YouTube.
Dr John Gartner is convinced Trump will attempt a nuclear launch
Director of National Intelligence, sounds vaguely oxymoronic to me in the current situation.
I figured from the get-go the ballroom was a mask for an underground Versailles with state-of-the-art security technology.
The first time Trump emerged from the bunker under the East Wing, he did nothing but gripe about how awful it was: outdated, ugly, cramped, plain. He can't shit unless a toilet's gold-plated.
On a different note - thanks for sharing the murmur of Geddrys. Bittersweet and lovely, as all such gatherings should be. 💜
The ballroom/underground fortress will be ready in time for him to declare Marshall Law and cancel elections in 2028.
I bet you're right. Sadly.
Sadly you may be right, Jack.
I'm so very sorry for your and your families loss.
Not a day goes by that I don't read your newsletter. You are a balm for the weary soul.
So, suppose he does finish the "bunker". Will it have it's own power supply or can someone just flick a switch and turn the lights out down there? I mean the oxygen isn't going to last forever, right?
a further comment. If trump wants to build an UNDERGROUND fortress with someone else's money, not ours, I don't really have complaints. It won't be finished in time to save HIM, undoubtedly, and it MIGHT save the next government if bad stuff happens because of the way trump has destroyed international relations
Just be sure that on top of it is a nice grassy area, perhaps with roses? The next admin may be able to do an updated version of the old East Wing, similar in looks, for the offices that used to be in the old one. For symmetry's sake. I think far fewer people would object to tax payer dollars for that.
Though I do have a thought for financing it. For the Triumphal Arch, at least, if it gets built, create a WhackDown Citizen Opportunity. For X amount of dollars, citizens get a chance to take one sledgehammer swing at the thing. Double x, get another swing. After every who wants to gets a crack at that, for more money, people can push the button that actually sets a full size wrecking ball into the thing (guided by professionals) I'm betting that this could easily pay for the new, symmetrical east wing, though the roses would have to be moved once again.
"The murmur of Geddrys" is such a wonderful mind picture. The strength of the murmurs , echoed in that place of remembrance, surely sent your uncle off with a smile and a chuckle. I wish the continued disasters that occur daily in Washington D.C. could be met with the same humor. But, the horror continues and just when you think he's breached every legal violation of our laws, he wiggles out and finds a microphone. Thank you, Mary! You are the light at the end of our tunnel and we are grateful for your words. Hope you're having a great day!
Thank you, Mary, and welcome back. Great article. Glad you didn't call him or anyone "dumb" without the b.
Truth Mary! Greatness and Compliance are synonymous in the current administration! Good read. I’m sorry about the death in your family. How bittersweet it must be. Sending prayers and much love to you and your family.
I'm concerned about the refrigerant not keeping the food cool. Groceries prices aren't going down even if the food is unsafe?
it has to do with releasing greenhouse gases. I went into it in a comment a few minutes ago