Super pollutants - Revision history

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	Most commonly used HFCs have a 15-year atmospheric lifetime and are 140 to 11,700 times more potent than CO<sub>2</sub>.		Most commonly used HFCs have a 15-year atmospheric lifetime and are 140 to 11,700 times more potent than CO<sub>2</sub>.

	Remarkably, releasing a single 30-pound HFC tank has a global warming potential equivalent to the CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from driving over 14 additional cars annually.		Remarkably, releasing a single 30-pound (14kg) HFC tank has a global warming potential equivalent to the CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from driving over 14 additional cars annually.

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	* [[Hydrocarbons]]		* [[Hydrocarbons]]
	* [[Methane]]		* [[Methane]]
			* [[Short-lived climate forcers]] (SLCFs)
	* [[Transition]]		* [[Transition]]
	* [[Transparency]]		* [[Transparency]]

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	Linked to adverse health effects such as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and developmental issues in children, black carbon has a relatively short lifespan of 4-12 days but exerts a warming impact 1,500 times greater than ~~CO2~~ per unit of mass.		Linked to adverse health effects such as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and developmental issues in children, black carbon has a relatively short lifespan of 4-12 days but exerts a warming impact 1,500 times greater than CO<sub>2</sub> per unit of mass.


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	Methane, emitted from both man-made and natural sources conducive to microorganism breeding, such as waste landfills, oil and natural gas combustion, agricultural activities, wastewater treatment, and industrial processes, has a 12-year atmospheric lifespan.		Methane, emitted from both man-made and natural sources conducive to microorganism breeding, such as waste landfills, oil and natural gas combustion, agricultural activities, wastewater treatment, and industrial processes, has a 12-year atmospheric lifespan.

	Methane possesses 80 times more global warming potential than ~~CO2~~ and currently contributes over 25% to net total global warming.		Methane possesses 80 times more global warming potential than CO<sub>2</sub> and currently contributes over 25% to net total global warming.


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	Most commonly used HFCs have a 15-year atmospheric lifetime and are 140 to 11,700 times more potent than ~~CO2~~.		Most commonly used HFCs have a 15-year atmospheric lifetime and are 140 to 11,700 times more potent than CO<sub>2</sub>.

	Remarkably, releasing a single 30-pound HFC tank has a global warming potential equivalent to the ~~CO2~~ emissions from driving over 14 additional cars annually.		Remarkably, releasing a single 30-pound HFC tank has a global warming potential equivalent to the CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from driving over 14 additional cars annually.


	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Carbon dioxide]] (~~CO2~~)		* [[Carbon dioxide]] (CO<sub>2</sub>)
	* [[Climate change]]		* [[Climate change]]
	* [[Climate finance]]		* [[Climate finance]]

Doug: Correct typo - methane contributes 25% - source Charitarth Sindhu.

2024-01-28T11:29:56Z

Correct typo - methane contributes 25% - source Charitarth Sindhu.

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	Methane, emitted from both man-made and natural sources conducive to microorganism breeding, such as waste landfills, oil and natural gas combustion, agricultural activities, wastewater treatment, and industrial processes, has a 12-year atmospheric lifespan.		Methane, emitted from both man-made and natural sources conducive to microorganism breeding, such as waste landfills, oil and natural gas combustion, agricultural activities, wastewater treatment, and industrial processes, has a 12-year atmospheric lifespan.

	Methane possesses 80 times more global warming potential than CO2 and currently contributes to over 45% of net global warming.		Methane possesses 80 times more global warming potential than CO2 and currently contributes over 25% to net total global warming.

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	While carbon dioxide is the most widely recognized greenhouse gas due to its long atmospheric lifespan of 300-1,000 years, there is a group of shorter-lived pollutants known as ~~'''~~super pollutants~~'''~~ or '''forcers''' that pose a more immediate and potent threat to accelerating climate change.		While carbon dioxide is the most widely recognized greenhouse gas due to its long atmospheric lifespan of 300-1,000 years, there is a group of shorter-lived pollutants known as super pollutants or '''forcers''' that pose a more immediate and potent threat to accelerating climate change.

	Super pollutants include black carbon, methane and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).		Super pollutants include black carbon, methane and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

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	While carbon dioxide is the most widely recognized greenhouse gas due to its long atmospheric lifespan of 300-~~1000~~ years, there is a group of shorter-lived pollutants known as '''super pollutants''' or '''forcers''' that pose a more immediate and potent threat to accelerating climate change.		While carbon dioxide is the most widely recognized greenhouse gas due to its long atmospheric lifespan of 300-1,000 years, there is a group of shorter-lived pollutants known as '''super pollutants''' or '''forcers''' that pose a more immediate and potent threat to accelerating climate change.

	Super pollutants include black carbon, methane and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).		Super pollutants include black carbon, methane and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Doug: Amend to identify black carbon as particles.

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	==Black carbon==		==Black carbon==

	Black carbon, a byproduct of incomplete combustion from fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass, is ~~a significant greenhouse gas and~~ the second-largest contributor after carbon dioxide.		Black carbon, a fine particle byproduct of incomplete combustion from fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass, is the second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide.

	Major sources of black carbon emissions include combustion engines, coal-fired power plants, and any source burning fossil fuels, including natural wildfires.		Major sources of black carbon emissions include combustion engines, coal-fired power plants, and any source burning fossil fuels, including natural wildfires.
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Black carbon]]
	* [[Carbon dioxide]] (CO2)		* [[Carbon dioxide]] (CO2)
	* [[Climate change]]		* [[Climate change]]
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	*[https://www.ccacoalition.org/resources/global-methane-assessment-2030-baseline-report?platform=hootsuite/ Global Methane Assessment: 2030 Baseline Report]		*[https://www.ccacoalition.org/resources/global-methane-assessment-2030-baseline-report?platform=hootsuite/ Global Methane Assessment: 2030 Baseline Report]

	~~[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]~~
	~~[[Category:Compliance_and_audit]]~~
	~~[[Category:Identify_and_assess_risks]]~~
	~~[[Category:The_business_context]]~~

	[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]		[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]

Doug: Create page - source - Charitarth Sindhu, Environmental Sustainability & ESG Consultant.

2024-01-27T23:00:21Z

Create page - source - Charitarth Sindhu, Environmental Sustainability & ESG Consultant.

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''Environmental risk management - Conference of the Parties - emissions - greenhouse gases.''

'''Author: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadofficial/ Charitarth Sindhu]'''', Environmental Sustainability & ESG Consultant.

While carbon dioxide is the most widely recognized greenhouse gas due to its long atmospheric lifespan of 300-1000 years, there is a group of shorter-lived pollutants known as '''super pollutants''' or '''forcers''' that pose a more immediate and potent threat to accelerating climate change.

Super pollutants include black carbon, methane and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Given their significant impact and shorter lifespans, reducing emissions of super pollutants has the potential to swiftly mitigate global warming.

==Black carbon==

Black carbon, a byproduct of incomplete combustion from fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass, is a significant greenhouse gas and the second-largest contributor after carbon dioxide.

Major sources of black carbon emissions include combustion engines, coal-fired power plants, and any source burning fossil fuels, including natural wildfires.

Linked to adverse health effects such as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and developmental issues in children, black carbon has a relatively short lifespan of 4-12 days but exerts a warming impact 1,500 times greater than CO2 per unit of mass.

==Methane==

Methane, emitted from both man-made and natural sources conducive to microorganism breeding, such as waste landfills, oil and natural gas combustion, agricultural activities, wastewater treatment, and industrial processes, has a 12-year atmospheric lifespan.

Methane possesses 80 times more global warming potential than CO2 and currently contributes to over 45% of net global warming.

== Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)==

Unlike other greenhouse gases, HFCs are deliberately produced for specific applications such as refrigeration, air conditioning, aerosols, and fire protection.

These organic compounds, containing fluorides and hydrogen atoms, are the fastest-growing greenhouse gases globally.

Most commonly used HFCs have a 15-year atmospheric lifetime and are 140 to 11,700 times more potent than CO2.

Remarkably, releasing a single 30-pound HFC tank has a global warming potential equivalent to the CO2 emissions from driving over 14 additional cars annually.

== See also ==
* [[Black carbon]]
* [[Carbon dioxide]] (CO2)
* [[Climate change]]
* [[Climate finance]]
* [[Climate risk]]
* [[Conference of the Parties]]
* [[Conference of the Parties - historical milestones]]
* [[Emissions]]
* [[Fossil fuel]]
* [[Greenhouse gas]]
* [[Hydrocarbons]]
* [[Methane]]
* [[Transition]]
* [[Transparency]]
* [[United Nations Conference on Trade and Development]] (UNCTAD)
* [[United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change]] (UNFCCC)
* [[Voluntary carbon markets]] (VCM)

==External links==
*[https://www.americanprogress.org/article/super-pollutants-101/ Super Pollutants 101, The Center for American Progress]

*[https://www.ccacoalition.org/resources/global-methane-assessment-2030-baseline-report?platform=hootsuite/ Global Methane Assessment: 2030 Baseline Report]

[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]
[[Category:Compliance_and_audit]]
[[Category:Identify_and_assess_risks]]
[[Category:The_business_context]]

[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]
[[Category:Compliance_and_audit]]
[[Category:Identify_and_assess_risks]]
[[Category:The_business_context]]