DUARTE, Calif. (AP) — Not far from where Ceci Carroll lives, a rock-mining company has polluted the air with dust across the San Gabriel Valley, she said. The situation has become even more dire as crews clean up from recent LA wildfires, leaving some residents furious over the hazardous waste and toxic air pollution that is affecting their daily lives.
According to Carroll, the rock-mining company has been a persistent problem in the area, with large clouds of dust often filling the air and making it difficult for people to breathe. The company has been extracting rocks and minerals from the ground for years, but the process has taken a toll on the local environment and the health of nearby residents.
The recent LA wildfires have only added to the problem, with crews working to clean up the rubble and debris left behind by the fires. However, the process has stirred up even more dust and hazardous waste, further exacerbating the air pollution problem in the area.
Residents like Carroll are fed up with the situation and are demanding that something be done to address the issue. They are calling on local authorities to take action and hold the rock-mining company accountable for the pollution it is causing. They are also asking for more to be done to clean up the hazardous waste left behind by the wildfires and to prevent similar problems from arising in the future.
The air pollution in the area is not just a nuisance, it is also a serious health concern. Breathing in the dusty air can cause a range of problems, from mild respiratory issues to more serious conditions like asthma and lung disease. The pollution is also affecting the local ecosystem, with plants and animals struggling to survive in the toxic environment.
Local authorities have promised to look into the issue and take steps to address the air pollution problem. However, residents are skeptical and are pushing for more to be done to hold the rock-mining company accountable and to prevent similar problems from arising in the future. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of Duarte, California will not stand idly by while their air is polluted and their health is put at risk.