When we reclaim any refrigerants today, we have strict standards to go by to minimize any “release” into the atmosphere. I will grant there are a very, very few disreputable goons who don’t follow procedures, but the overwhelming majority of us do take pains to ensure initially tight systems before charging and we will seek out any and all leaks in existing systems instead of simply “topping off the tank”, so to speak. The chance of losing my license and my livelihood and the fines and possible jail time is not something I will risk.
I totally agree. Kerry is whipping a dead horse.