United Kingdom - PFC gas emissions
PFC gas emissions (thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent)
Definition: Perfluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons in manufacturing semiconductors, are a byproduct of aluminum smelting and uranium enrichment.
Source: International Energy Agency (IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA, http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp).
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,552.50 |
| 1995 | 971.40 |
| 2000 | 889.90 |
| 2005 | 582.90 |
Classification
Topic: Environment Indicators
Sub-Topic: Emissions