What Does GWP Stand For?
GWP stands for Global Warming Potential
Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a metric used to compare the impact of different greenhouse gases on climate change over a specific time frame, typically 100 years. It quantifies the heat-trapping ability of a gas relative to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a GWP of 1. Higher GWP values indicate a greater potential for warming the Earth's atmosphere, helping policymakers and researchers assess the long-term environmental effects of various gases and formulate strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym