High increase of global F-gas emissions until 2050

Emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases (GHGs) (hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphurhexafluoride (SF 6 )) have increased significantly in recent years and are estimated to rise further. Banks and emissions of HFCs, PFCs and SF 6 in the year 2050 are projected per sector i...

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Published inGreenhouse gas measurement & management Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 85 - 92
Main Authors Gschrey, Barbara, Schwarz, Winfried, Elsner, Cornelia, Engelhardt, Rolf
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.06.2011
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emission trends
fluorinated greenhouse gases
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
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Summary:Emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases (GHGs) (hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphurhexafluoride (SF 6 )) have increased significantly in recent years and are estimated to rise further. Banks and emissions of HFCs, PFCs and SF 6 in the year 2050 are projected per sector in a business-as-usual scenario. The total global emissions of fluorinated GHGs will amount to 4 GT CO 2 eq. by 2050 if no mitigation measures are taken. The contribution of F-gases to global warming will increase from approx. 1.3% (2004) to 7.9% of projected total anthropogenic CO 2 emissions in this business-as-usual scenario in 2050. For significant reductions in future emissions of Kyoto F-gases, additional efforts from both developed and developing countries are needed.
ISSN:2043-0779
2043-0787
DOI:10.1080/20430779.2011.579352