Cane dust creates a visible, unattractive situation for many homes

Oct 29, 2020 Letters

Dear Editor,

Permit me to vent my frustration with the current open air burning in the agro industry as well within the township of New Amsterdam. Firstly, I shall address the burning of the cane fields and the rice lands. We are all aware that these lands in most cases are sprayed with pesticides before burning them. Now when we burn these fields, whatever is there to burn goes into the atmosphere, and then we see the cane dust as we know it is blowing around and settling on the ground and sometimes in the houses (for those of whom leave their windows open because the heat is a lot these days). Apart from the cane dust creating a visible, unattractive situation for many homes, what about the smoke for some of those who live within the environs of the fields?
Secondly, can we have a recycling plant established in New Amsterdam? Every day someone would light a heap of garbage along the Strand roadway that affects those residents. The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a flyer stating those that engage in open burning activities would be fined for eighty thousand Guyana dollars. While I agree with the fine being hefty, I think for the betterment of all, the public would need alternative ways to rid of their garbage (recycling is the way to go). In closing, I wish that the relevant authorities can think of ways to help decrease air pollution. We must be cognizant of the health hazards that stem from pollution. We must do better in order to be a developed country.

Yours truly,
Tanya Niamatali

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