
Emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas SF6 are rising rapidly
2019年10月24日 · SF6 has a number of properties that make it popular throughout the world as a cost-effective insulator. There’s little risk of land or water contamination. And equipment lasts longer, has reduced maintenance and is more compact, requiring a smaller land area.
Here's how to ditch the world's most potent greenhouse gas
2021年4月22日 · SF6 is a manmade gas with a global warming potential (GWP) 23,500 times greater than CO2, and a lifespan of 3,200 years in the atmosphere. Every new particle we leak is there to stay, a thick atmospheric blanket warming the earth for more than 100 generations.
Why electrification and efficiency are the key to net zero
2025年1月15日 · SF6 is an insulating gas used by power companies all over the world, but also a highly potent greenhouse gas. Jurisdictions including the EU and California are poised to ban SF6 in new electrical equipment of certain voltages from 2026. That’s good news — …
Can the aviation sector get to net-zero emissions by 2050? | World ...
2022年12月9日 · The global aviation industry has agreed to try to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The airline association IATA says using sustainable fuels and carbon offsetting will contribute more than 80% of the reduction in emissions.