1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I am concerned about the EPA's recent decision to delay the phaseout of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants and weaken leak-prevention requirements for certain refrigerated trucks. While the EPA claims these changes will lower grocery prices, many experts question whether consumers will see any meaningful savings. HFCs are extremely potent greenhouse gases, with global warming impacts hundreds to thousands of times greater than carbon dioxide. Extending their use risks increasing emissions and undermining efforts to address climate change. I urge you to closely examine the EPA's justification for these policy changes and demand evidence that they will actually reduce food costs for American families. Any short-term cost savings should be weighed against the long-term environmental and economic costs of increased greenhouse gas emissions. Please support policies that both protect consumers and promote the transition to safer, more efficient refrigeration technologies.