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environment1 year ago•2 min saved

"California Man Makes History as First to Smuggle Greenhouse Gases into US from Mexico"

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.

via CNN|

#climate-change #environment #greenhouse-gases

environment1 year ago•1 min saved

"California Man Charged with Smuggling Greenhouse Gases in Landmark Case"

A man from Southern California has been charged with smuggling refrigerants from Mexico into the U.S., making him the first person to be prosecuted for violating regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The indictment alleges that Michael Hart smuggled ozone-depleting chemicals and posted them for sale online, in violation of a 2020 law that prohibits the importation of hydrofluorocarbons without permission from the EPA. This marks the first prosecution in the U.S. to include charges related to illegal importation of greenhouse gases, signaling a commitment to protecting the environment from harmful pollutants.

via NBC News|

#california #climate-change #environment

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Australia Drops Prosecution Case Against Amber Heard for Illegal Import of Dogs

Australia has quietly dropped the prosecution case against Hollywood star Amber Heard over allegations that she illegally brought her dogs, Pistol and Boo, into the country in 2015 without declaring them. The incident, which caused a national scandal at the time, involved Heard breaching Australia's strict quarantine regulations. The decision not to prosecute Heard was made by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, taking into account the alleged offense's triviality and the time that has passed since the incident. Heard had previously paid a fine for the breach and participated in a video apology with her then-partner Johnny Depp, which was mocked for its resemblance to a hostage video.

via Daily Mail|

#amber-heard #australia #dogs

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

American woman arrested in Sydney with gold-plated gun in luggage.

An American woman was arrested in Sydney after a 24-carat gold-plated handgun was found in her luggage upon arrival from Los Angeles. She did not have a permit to import or possess a firearm in Australia, where gun ownership is strictly regulated. The woman appeared before a local court and received bail, but her visa status and continued stay in Australia are subject to the courts. The incident highlights the diligence of the Australian Border Force's officers and the sophistication of the country's detection technology.

via CNN|

#american-woman #australia #crime