California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say

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3. No, it does not.

The Associated Press writer correctly uses the words "refrigerants" and "hydrofluorocarbons" throughout the article. It is only when the statement from the U.S. Attorney's office is quoted or otherwise referred to that the term "greenhouse gases" appears.

“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.”

And good morning.