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A California man was arrested and charged with smuggling « refrigerants » into the United States. According to a 2020 law, it’s illegal to bring hydrofluorocarbons into the United States without the approval of the all-powerful EPA.
No, really.
“This is the first time the Department of Justice is prosecuting someone for illegally importing greenhouse gases, and it will not be the last,” 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.”
Congratulations, guys and gals. How about using « every means possible » to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States? Or perhaps stem the flow of illegal immigration?
At least now we have a good idea about the priorities of the Justice Department.
The indictment alleges Michael Hart, of San Diego, smuggled the ozone-depleting chemicals across the border concealed under a tarp and tools in his vehicle. He posted them for sale on the internet, according to a statement from the U.
