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Patrick.Ferguson@sierraclub.org
Telephone: 954-288-4234
In the News
Study: Seasonal size-segregated PM10 and PAH concentrations in a rural area of sugarcane agriculture versus a coastal urban area in Southeastern Florida, USA
“During the sugarcane harvesting season at Belle Glade, the concentrations of PAHs associated with PM10 were up to 15 times higher than those measured during the summer growing season, indicating a substantially higher exposure of the rural population to these often mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds.”
– Orhan Sevimoglua, Wolfgang F. Rogge
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
Sierra Club
Patrick Ferguson - Stop Sugar Field Burning Campaign Organizing Representative
954-288-4234
patrick.ferguson@sierraclub.org
