24,000 times more harmful to the climate than CO₂: Measurements reveal SF₆ gas emissions in Germany

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Dec 3, 2025, 11:48 am112 ptsTrending
Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is a chemically stable, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic gas. It is used all over the world, primarily as an insulating and protective gas in electrical switchgear within medium- and high-voltage engineering. In the past, it was also used in Germany as a filling gas for sports shoes…

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