Annual Burning of Sugar Cane Crops in Lake Okeechobee

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Residents of Lake Okeechobee endure the annual burning of sugar cane crops, which releases smoke and ash. Some claim it is harmful to their health, while others see it as a seasonal nuisance. The resulting ash is known as black snow.

Lake Okeechobee residents endure the annual burning of sugar cane crops, which releases smoke and ash. Some residents claim it is harmful to their health, while others see it as a seasonal nuisance. The ash is referred to as black snow by the locals.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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