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The Solution: Green Cane Production
The Problem: Burning

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Is your home invaded by an acrid odor during the winter months?
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- No
Does the smoke make you cough or have difficulty breathing?
- Yes
- No
Do you get headaches, feel nauseous, or find your throat and eyes burning?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever sought medical help for your symptoms?
- Yes
- No
Does ash accumulate on your car, sidewalks or driveways?
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- No
Has any part of your property been damaged by sugar smoke?
- Yes
- No
Would you be interested getting your neighbors, your homeowners’ association, or other group together for a presentation on the impacts of sugarcane field burning?
- Yes
- No
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Will you join us in building a community to tell Big Sugar their profit does not come before public health? If so, please include your name, address, phone and/or email and we will be in touch with you.
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Patrick.Ferguson@sierraclub.org
Telephone: 954-288-4234

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In the News

South Florida entering season for potential smog

“If air quality drops to an unhealthy level, local authorities will issue an alert since those with respiratory ailments are particularly vulnerable. Also, people with heart problems and diabetes can find it hard to breathe.

“We’ll advise people to stay inside, where there’s air-conditioning,” said Tim O’Connor, spokesman for the Palm Beach County Health Department.”
– From the Sun Sentinel

STUDY: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IDENTIFIES EMISSIONS FROM FLORIDA SUGARCANE

“The objective of this research was to investigate the emission factors of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), carbonyls, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter (PM2.5) from the pre-harvest burning of sugarcane.” From the University of Florida Environmental Engineering Sciences.”
– University of Florida

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Sierra Club
Patrick Ferguson - Stop Sugar Field Burning Campaign Organizing Representative
954-288-4234
patrick.ferguson@sierraclub.org

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Been Burned by Big Sugar?

In the News

South Florida entering season for potential smog

STUDY: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IDENTIFIES EMISSIONS FROM FLORIDA SUGARCANE

Been Burned
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Big Sugar?