California man Michael Hart first in US charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, including HFCs, from Mexico.
California man Michael Hart becomes first in US charged with smuggling greenhouse gases. Hart allegedly smuggled ozone-depleting chemicals, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), commonly used as refrigerants, from Mexico and sold them online without proper authorization. This marks the first prosecution in the U.S. related to the illegal importation of greenhouse gases and serves as a warning that the Department of Justice will continue to take action against those who harm the environment with toxic pollutants, using both civil and criminal charges.
March 05, 2024
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