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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.

03. February 2026
Werksansicht des Unternehmen Solvay Fluor GmbH. Das Werk Bad Wimpfen des belgischen Chemieunternehmens ist wegen gefährlicher Emissionen des Treibhausgases Schwefelhexafluorid (SF6) in die Kritik geraten. 11.12.2025: Bad Wimpfen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland ***
Bad Wimpfen under scrutiny: Solvay’s SF₆ production draws criticism (IMAGO / Arnulf Hettrich)

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Last updated: 03. February 2026