Refrigerants are an important but often overlooked part of modern cooling technologies that are used to keep food fresh, homes comfortable, and electronics from overheating. The history of refrigerants began with early evaporative cooling techniques and progressed to the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the early 20th century. However, scientists later discovered that CFCs depleted the ozone layer, leading to the Montreal Protocol that phased out their production and use. The article goes on to discuss the development of refrigerants over time, their environmental impact, and the ongoing transition to more sustainable alternatives.