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GWPalacsonyabb refers to concepts, substances, or technologies characterized by a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) than conventional options. GWP is a relative measure used to compare how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere over a specified time horizon, typically 100 years, relative to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a GWP of 1. A lower GWP means less warming per unit mass emitted.

The time horizon is a key aspect of GWP calculations. While GWP100 is the most common, other horizons such as 20 years are also used, and some methodologies consider differences in the warming trajectory over time. GWP values vary widely among gases. For example, methane has a GWP around 28–34 on the 100-year horizon, nitrous oxide about 265–298, and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) around 23,000. By contrast, many low-GWP or near-CO2 alternatives are pursued in industry, especially for refrigerants, solvents, and insulating foams.

Applications and examples emphasize the goal of reducing climate impact. Low-GWP refrigerants include carbon dioxide (R-744), ammonia (R-717), and hydrocarbons such as propane (R-290) or isobutane (R-600a), though safety considerations like flammability or toxicity influence usage. HFOs, such as 1234yf and 1234ze, offer much lower GWPs (often around 4–6) than traditional HFCs. Policy measures, including phasedown agreements and green procurement, promote the adoption of GWPalacsonyabb options to limit long-term warming.

Challenges include ensuring safety, energy efficiency, availability, and cost. The choice of a lower-GWP alternative often requires trade-offs among performance, safety, and infrastructure.