In Florida, State Rules Concentrate Toxic Smoke in These Underserved Communities

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By By Amy GreenMar 10, 2025, 5:05 am122 pts
Growing research suggests that “black snow,” a byproduct of the sugarcane harvest, is harming residents’ health. The politically powerful sugar growers say the air quality meets standards. By Amy Green BELLE GLADE, Fla.—Of all the cane sugar produced in the United States, half of it originates in a…

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