SF₆: How a partial EU ban fails to curb a major climate risk

Global plans to expand production of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆), the most potent greenhouse gas in use, risk putting international climate targets out of reach. Alongside a partial EU ban, Germany is now, for the first time, debating transparency requirements and binding limits for SF₆.

Bernhard Pötter

03. February 2026

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Bernhard Pötter

03. February 2026

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Last updated: 03. February 2026