OnAire – Episode 1 | HVACR: Refrigerants | IAQ & FERTILITY

Welcome to the first-ever episode of ON AIRE, the official online broadcast platform of CPI Industry, publishers of Climate Control Middle East magazine. We bring you news, views and commentary from across the global HVACR and allied sectors.

In This Episode

1. NEWS
A roundup of regional and global developments:
Empower reports a 315-fold increase in connected cooling capacity
Johnson Controls launches reference cooling designs for 1GW AI data centres
Tabreed announces AED 2.46 billion FY 2025 revenue
ASHRAE reveals nominees for its 2026-2027 leadership slate
ISHRAE UAE Sub-Chapter hosts the 2nd Middle East Engineering Recognition Awards (MEERA) in Dubai

2. VIEWS
A conversation framework featuring Markus Lattner, Managing Director, Eurovent Middle East, discussing the F Gas Regulation, and the possible strategies and approaches for the orderly adoption of climate-friendly and safe refrigerants.

3. COMMENTARY
A deep-dive into Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and Fertility, based on published scientific research and insights from specialists. We explore how PM2.5 and sulphur dioxide could contribute to depletion of ovarian reserve and possibly affect the ability to have children. The Commentary elaborates on the possible correlation between poor IAQ and reproductive health.