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Biloxi Sun Herald
Sound Off: Sept. 16, 2024
Burning? Why? “Fire… was an accident caused by a contractor burning debris.“ Why? Why do we persist in this ancient practice that is dangerous, polluting and unnecessary? Landfills exist for biodegradable, nontoxic debris and are preferable to the pollution of burning. These fires should be outlawed.
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