Google is announcing two new partnerships aimed at reducing the impact of superpollutants on the atmosphere. Building on its existing carbon removal initiatives, the company has teamed up with Recoolit and Cool Effect to eliminate over 25,000 tons of these potent gases by 2030. This effort is expected to prevent warming equivalent to approximately 1 million tons of CO2 in the long term, and about 3 million tons in the short term due to the high potency of superpollutants. Superpollutants, also known as short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), are gases that have a more significant warming effect on the atmosphere compared to carbon dioxide (CO2). They include fluorinated gases and methane, which are particularly harmful despite their relatively short atmospheric lifespans. By focusing on these pollutants, Google aims to make a substantial impact on near-term climate change. The partnership with Recoolit will target the destruction of fluorinated gases used in residential and commercial cooling systems in Indonesia. These gases, commonly found in refrigerators and air conditioners, can be thousands of times more potent than CO2 in contributing to global warming. By removing and destroying these gases, Google hopes to significantly reduce their environmental impact in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Meanwhile, the collaboration with Cool Effect will focus on the elimination of methane from landfills in Brazil. Methane, another powerful greenhouse gas, is primarily produced from decomposing organic waste in landfills and can be up to 84 times more effective at trapping heat over a 20-year period compared to CO2. Addressing methane emissions from these sources is a crucial step in reducing the immediate effects of climate change. Google views these partnerships as a strategic move to limit near-term warming. The company plans to use the credits generated from these projects to offset its own emissions effectively. Specifically, Google will match the credits against shorter-lived emissions within its own carbon footprint or replace them with longer-lived credits once their impact on the atmosphere diminishes. By taking these steps, Google is not only advancing its commitment to sustainability but also demonstrating a proactive approach to tackling the most potent climate pollutants. These efforts complement the company's broader environmental goals, including achieving net-zero emissions and promoting renewable energy solutions.