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The Trump administration is reversing a 2020 law that aimed to phase out harmful refrigerants called HFCs, which are major contributors to global warming, citing industry concerns about costs and supply. This rollback disrupts bipartisan efforts and industry shifts towards eco-friendlier alternatives, raising environmental concerns about increased climate pollution and market confusion.
The EPA has proposed new rules to extend deadlines and adjust GWP thresholds for refrigerants in HVACR sectors, aiming to balance environmental goals with industry and consumer needs amid supply chain challenges and public safety concerns.
A California man, Michael Hart, has been arrested and charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, specifically hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), across the U.S.-Mexico border in violation of a 2020 law aimed at phasing out potent greenhouse gases. Hart allegedly purchased the gases in Mexico, transported them concealed in his truck, and sold them online. This marks the first criminal case for illegal smuggling of HFCs, signaling a crackdown on the illicit trade of these climate super-pollutants. The case highlights the need for stronger enforcement to prevent the illegal importation of substances that contribute to global warming and ozone depletion.
A California man has been charged with smuggling potent greenhouse gases, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), from Mexico into the US and selling them for profit, marking the first such prosecution in the country. HFCs, commonly used in air conditioning and refrigeration, are banned from import into the US without permission from the Environmental Protection Agency due to their significant contribution to climate change. The accused has pleaded not guilty to 13 charges, including conspiracy and illegal importation, with potential prison sentences ranging from five to 20 years.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced two new measures to reduce the use of hydroflourocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners. The first measure restricts the use of HFCs in various products and equipment, while the second aims to improve their management and reuse. These actions align with the US goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and follow the ratification of the global Kigali amendment and the passing of the 2020 American Innovation and Manufacturing Act.