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'Most PFAS emissions in Europe come from air conditioners and heat pumps, even though these are the flagships of decarbonization'

Le Monde (English) · Jun 4, 2026, 3:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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The debate over these chemical substances is being reignited within the European Union, as machines designed to help adapt to climate change come under fire, historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz notes in his column for Le Monde.

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'Most PFAS emissions in Europe come from air conditioners and heat pumps, even though these are the flagships of decarbonization'

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