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Global Warming Potential (GWP) measures the heat-trapping ability of greenhouse gases compared to carbon dioxide over 100 years. Common gases like methane and nitrous oxide have significantly higher GWP values than CO₂, indicating their greater impact on global warming. Understanding GWP is essential for identifying harmful gases and guiding emission reduction policies to combat climate change.

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Global Warming Potential (GWP) measures the heat-trapping ability of greenhouse gases compared to carbon dioxide over 100 years. Common gases like methane and nitrous oxide have significantly higher GWP values than CO₂, indicating their greater impact on global warming. Understanding GWP is essential for identifying harmful gases and guiding emission reduction policies to combat climate change.

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OJASVI SHARMA

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ENGLISH: SEM 4

EVS ASSIGNMENT
Introduction
Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a way to measure how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the
atmosphere compared to carbon dioxide (CO₂). It helps us understand how different gases contribute
to global warming. The higher the GWP, the more a gas will warm the Earth over time.
GWP is usually calculated over 100 years, and it is important for scientists, governments, and
businesses to track because it shows how much different gases impact climate change.
Common Greenhouse Gases and Their GWP Values
Here are some common greenhouse gases and their GWP values, which tell us how much heat they
trap in the atmosphere over 100 years:
1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂):
o GWP: 1 (This is the baseline for comparison.)

2. Methane (CH₄):
o GWP: 25

3. Nitrous Oxide (N₂O):


o GWP: 298

4. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs):
o GWP: Can range from 12 to 12,500 depending on the type.

5. Perfluorocarbons (PFCs):
o GWP: Between 7,390 and 17,340

6. Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF₆):


o GWP: 23,500

7. Nitrogen Trifluoride (NF₃):


o GWP: 17,200

What Does GWP Tell Us?


The GWP of a gas tells us how much it can contribute to global warming compared to CO₂. For
example, methane (GWP 25) is much more powerful than CO₂ (GWP 1) in trapping heat, even
though we release less methane into the atmosphere. GWP is a helpful way to compare the impact of
different gases over time.
For example, if we release 1 ton of methane, it will have the same warming effect as 25 tons of CO₂.
Understanding this helps us see which gases need more attention when reducing emissions.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a useful tool to compare how different greenhouse
gases affect the climate. It helps us identify which gases are the most harmful and guides policies for
reducing emissions. Understanding GWP can lead to better decisions about how to fight climate
change and protect the Earth for future generations.

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