Newly Discovered Greenhouse Gas More Harmful Than Carbon Dioxide

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a new greenhouse gas that has the highest impact on global warming to date.

Called perfluorotributylamine, the man-made compound has been an unregulated staple in the electrical industry since the mid-20th century. Researchers found it to be the most "radiatively-efficient chemical" to date, which means it is highly efficient in damaging the atmosphere. As these chemicals clog the environment and break down its various layers, they open the doors to global warming, according to a release.

Chemical structure of PFTBA. National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read more...