Leland, NC, 禁止开发商为减少烟雾污染而焚烧土地, Leland, NC, banned land-clearing burns for developers to reduce smoke pollution, following public health concerns.

北卡罗来纳州利兰市于10月颁布了新的公开燃烧禁令,成为该州第一个限制清除土地烧伤的城镇,因为公众担心17号公路上大量燃烧的烟雾会引发公共卫生问题。 Leland, North Carolina, enacted a new open burning ban in October, becoming the first town in the state to restrict land-clearing burns, following public health concerns over smoke from a large burn along Highway 17. 该法令只适用于开发商,每天罚款500美元,是在50多名居民参加公共讲习班后实施的。 The ordinance, which applies only to developers and carries fines up to $500 per day, was implemented after a public workshop attended by over 50 residents. 官员们指出,首先需要仔细规划这类措施,而居民们则赞扬这一行动,但批评拖延,并要求更好地提前通知和执行。 Officials cited the need for careful planning on a first-of-its-kind measure, while residents praised the action but criticized delays and called for better advance notice and enforcement. 安理会成员正在考虑一项涉及附近城镇和县的区域空气质量战略。 Council members are considering a regional air quality strategy involving nearby towns and the county.