Pollution From Florida Sugar Industry Collects in Under-Resourced Communities

Pollution From Florida Sugar Industry Collects in Under-Resourced Communities

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 GreenBELLE GLADE, Fla.—Of all the cane sugar produced in the United States, half of it originates in a remote area of Florida’s heartland, where from fall to spring the fires burn.

Sana Store in Limbe Faces 14-Day Closure for Hiding Sugar

The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Competition and Fair Trading Commission have closed down a Sana store in Limbe, Blantyre, for violating trade laws. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, stated that the store’s owners were hoarding sugar to sell at higher prices and were also storing expired goods at their holding site. As a result, the store will remain closed for 14 days. Faceofmalawi.com will keep you updated.

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

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 remote area of Florida's heartland, where from fall to spring the fires burn.