Substances affecting climate

Sales of greenhouse gas sulphur hexafluoride up 2% in 2016

In 2016, German gas traders sold approximately 1,142 tonnes of sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆), which is an extremely strong greenhouse gas, for use in various economic sectors.

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Slight increase in the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases in 2015

In 2015, German businesses used 9,347 tonnes of fluorocarbons (F-gases), which are classified as climate-relevant greenhouse gases. As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the used quantity was roughly 72 tonnes, or 0.8%, higher than the level of the previous year. Greenhouse gases contribute to climate change and have an impact on global warming. 

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