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China's SF6 emissions surge as grid, chip makers drive super-pollutant use

More than half of global emissions of the world's most potent greenhouse gas come from China, where an inexpensive recycling fix could help.

newest coverage 15d agosummary written 11d ago5 pieces61 likes & upvotes1 comments MastodonBluesky

What to know

  • China is the source of more than half of global sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions, a greenhouse gas 24,300 times more potent than CO2.
  • Beijing's electric grid expansion and semiconductor industry are the primary drivers of the surge, while emissions are declining in other regions.
  • An inexpensive recycling program could substantially reduce SF6 emissions in China.

“The region's expanding electric grid and semiconductor industry are driving increased emissions of the world's most potent greenhouse gas, new research reveals.”

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    Climate advocates amplify findings on social media

    Inside Climate News's analysis circulates on Bluesky, highlighting the contrast between China's rising SF6 emissions and declining emissions in other regions.

    “SF6 is 24,300 times more effective at warming Earth's atmosphere than CO2. While SF6 emissions are declining in other parts of the world, they are rapidly rising in China.”
    — Keith McNeill
    • insideclimatenews.org

      More than half of global sulfur hexafluoride emissions, a climate pollutant 24,300 times worse than CO2, come from China. An inexpensive recycling program could help slash emissions, an Inside Climate News analysis concludes.

      insideclimatenews.orgBluesky15d ago30▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Analysis shows China accounts for over half of global SF6 emissions

    Inside Climate News analysis concludes that more than half of global sulfur hexafluoride emissions come from China, and identifies an inexpensive recycling program as a potential solution to slash emissions.

    • insideclimatenews.org

      More than half of global sulfur hexafluoride emissions, a climate pollutant 24,300 times worse than CO2, come from China. An inexpensive recycling program could help slash emissions, an Inside Climate News analysis concludes.

      insideclimatenews.orgBluesky16d ago21▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • KeithMcNeill@mstdn.ca

      SF6 is 24,300 times more effective at warming Earth’s atmosphere than CO2. While SF6 emissions are declining in other parts of the world, they are rapidly rising in China # GlobalCarbonFeeAndDividendPetition https:// insideclimatenews.org/news/241 02026/sf6-climate-super-pollutant-surges-in-beijing/

      KeithMcNeill@mstdn.caMastodon16d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Inside Climate News reports SF6 surge in Beijing linked to grid and chip industries

    New research reveals that sulfur hexafluoride emissions are rising in Beijing's region, driven by expansion of the electric grid and the semiconductor industry.

    1. 1 outlet A Potent Climate Super-Pollutant Is Surging in Beijing - Inside Climate News

      first by Mastodon, 18d ago

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