What can be done to mitigate the impact of F-Gases on climate change?

Implementing recovery and recycling processes is a crucial step in mitigating the impact of F-gases on climate change. F-gases, which include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), have a high global warming potential and contribute significantly to climate change when released into the atmosphere. By recovering and recycling these gases from refrigeration and air conditioning systems, their release can be minimized. This process not only helps in reducing the overall emissions of F-gases but also allows for their reuse, therefore lessening the demand for new gases to be produced. By effectively managing existing F-gas stocks, we can mitigate their impact and support a transition towards more sustainable alternatives, such as natural refrigerants or low-GWP (global warming potential) substances.

Other choices, such as increasing the production of F-gases or using older refrigerants, would contribute to greater environmental harm rather than alleviating it, as they would either increase emissions or rely on substances that may have their own negative climatic impacts. Reducing market surveillance does not support environmental protection, as proper monitoring is necessary to ensure compliance with regulations aimed at reducing F-gas emissions.