Germany's SF₆ emissions are 24,000 times more potent than CO₂

New measurements reveal Germany's SF₆ emissions are 24,000 times more harmful to the climate than CO₂. Researchers found significantly higher SF₆ emissions in southwestern Germany than previously estimated, pinpointing the Heilbronn region as a major source. These findings challenge prior assumptions about SF₆ emission sources, suggesting a need for better accounting and reduction strategies.