News and Outreach: Anita Ganesan

Aluminum production in western China is a major source of PFC-14 and PFC-116 emissions, which contribute to global warming

News Release

MIT News

Jul 15, 2024

China-based emissions of three potent, climate-warming greenhouse gases spiked in past decade

Two studies pinpoint their likely industrial sources and mitigation opportunities

Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) is commonly used in electric power grids. This study quantifies China’s contribution to global SF6 emissions and locates their sources.

News Release

MIT News

Mar 13, 2024

Atmospheric observations in China show rise in emissions of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a potent greenhouse gas

Global warming potential of SF6 is more than 24,000 times that of carbon dioxide

Student Spotlight

Feb 1, 2012

Anita Ganesan: Reducing Uncertainties in South Asia