Coalition Aims To Stop Automotive Refrigerant Sale Ban

The global community is facing a great threat in the form of the global warming issue. And to address the said problem, different sectors - government or private -are taking steps to prevent the further deterioration of the environment. The main cause of global warming is the amount of greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere.This refrigerant is commonly used on automobile air conditioners. CARB is currently aiming to stop the sale of these refrigerants to consumers since it has a significant global warming potential of 1410.In this regard, they have formed a coalition called Stay Cool California. The coalition aims to protect the right of the common automobile owner to work on his or her car in terms of the air conditioning system. The group states that the proposed legislation would place a burden of $167 million or more to fixed and lower income California residents. One of its more known harmful effects is that it is one of the factors in the forming of acid rain. Some of the sources of these greenhouse gases are emissions from vehicles which burn fossil fuels and refrigerants.What cost consumers $10 today for a can of auto refrigerant,In connection with the coalition's aim, they have launched a website which aims to educate consumers on how to send message to the legislative body of the state to not ratify the proposed law. Auto enthusiasts, hobbyist, and do-it-yourselfers are just some of the group of consumers that the coalition aims to mobilize against the proposed regulation. will cost them $150 or more tomorrow if CARB gets their way. That's just not fair for those people who cannot afford to take their car to a repair shop to have this very simple and necessary service done."