If a gas has a global warming potential of 2, that means its potential is twice that of CO2.

如果一种气体的全球变暖潜能为2，那么它的潜能就是CO2的两倍。

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The relative strength of different greenhouse gases is measured by the "Global Warming Potential".

不同温室气体的相对强度是通过“全球变暖潜能”值来衡量。

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If a gas has a global warming potential of 1, it has the same potential to contribute to global warming as CO2.

如果一种气体的全球变暖潜能为1，那么它就有和CO2同样的潜能造成全球变暖。

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In the absence of a national climate and energy plan, how should agencies assess the planet-warming potential of individual projects?

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Since CO2 is not a pollutant but a substantial benefit to agriculture, and since its warming potential has been greatly exaggerated, it is time for the world to rethink its frenzied pursuit of decarbonization at any cost.

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The researchers say that emissions are the largest contributor to future climate change and a strong indicator of potential future warming.

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