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California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say
« on: March 07, 2024, 07:11:27 am »
California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say
18 hours ago Charles Rotter 37 Comments

Some guy was smuggling prohibited refrigerants. DOJ will probably recommend SuperMax for life.


https://apnews.com/article/hydrofluorocarbons-greenhouse-gases-smuggling-arrest-california-32f695c1a7f27d1a81a5f3d0602bf05d
Hart was arraigned Monday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to 13 charges including conspiracy, sale of prohibited materials and illegal importation, the statement said.

It’s the first prosecution in the U.S. to include charges related to a 2020 law that prohibits the importation of hydrofluorocarbons, commonly used as refrigerants, without permission from the Environmental Protection Agency, according to prosecutors.

https://apnews.com/article/hydrofluorocarbons-greenhouse-gases-smuggling-arrest-california-32f695c1a7f27d1a81a5f3d0602bf05d
Oy.

U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath said in a statement. “We are using every means possible to protect our planet from the harm caused by toxic pollutants, including bringing criminal charges.”

https://apnews.com/article/hydrofluorocarbons-greenhouse-gases-smuggling-arrest-california-32f695c1a7f27d1a81a5f3d0602bf05d
 
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Re: California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2024, 07:12:00 am »
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Re: California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2024, 10:52:54 pm »
C'mon, man! When Freon R-12 was banned, the price for a cylinder the size of a barbecue grille tank went from $99.00 to $999.00 over night. I should have speculated, but didn't.

It was my understanding then that Freon became the most smuggled substance from Mexico, even outdoing the weed business in dollar value.
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Re: California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2024, 02:19:48 am »
I get points here for not coming up with a fart joke... Because there's one in there somewhere....
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Re: California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2024, 03:20:32 am »
Quote from: roamer_1 on March 08, 2024, 02:19:48 am
I get points here for not coming up with a fart joke... Because there's one in there somewhere....
That too will pass. (Just be discreet and don't let it happen near the green police, unless it's a crowd and a SBD...). :whistle:
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Re: California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2024, 06:06:23 am »
I can't count the number of times I vented R-12 into the atmosphere changing out GM A/C compressors!... 

Lord, I apologize for that there, and...be with the pygmies in New Guinea, amen.
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