“Residents in Florida Sound the Alarm: Booming and Burning Trash Is Making Them Sick!

Florida is a booming state that is often in the news for all the wrong reasons. But one issue that has many residents up in arms is the burning of more trash than ever before. This has resulted in a noticeable pollution problem, with large plumes of smoke rising from the county’s waste disposal sites, making the air unhealthy for all. Many Florida residents are convinced that the smoke and resultant emissions are making them sick. This has been an issue for many years, but it is only now that people seem to be actively fighting back. Dozens of counties in the state have adopted ordinances that are trying to reduce the amount of trash being burned. Many advocates have stated that this pollution problem can’t be solved by laws alone. They suggest that residents need to step up and do what they can to reduce the amount of trash, such as using reusable items rather than disposable ones. This would significantly reduce the amount of non-degradable waste, as well as reduce the amount of trash that is burned. The irony of this situation is that Florida is booming, and yet residents are still feeling the effects of a burning trash problem. Although many steps to attempt to solve this issue are being taken, it can only be solved if each and every resident takes personal responsibility. If everyone works together and makes small changes, the air quality in Florida could be improved in a significant way.