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.

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

What actions are supermarkets like the Co-op and Iceland taking in response to the EIA report?