Solar Panels Increased Emissions Of A Gas 17,200 Times More Potent Than CO2

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New federal data shows a potent greenhouse gas — that’s also a byproduct of solar panel construction — is on the rise. Nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) is a key chemical agent used to manufacture photovoltaic cells for solar panels, suggesting government subsidies and tax credits for solar panels may be a driving factor behind the 1,057 […]

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March 1, 2017 at 11:33PM