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Near-complete ban on agricultural burning finally takes effect in California's San Joaquin Valley

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California 's San Joaquin Valley is home to some of the worst ozone and particulate pollution in the nation.

The state has pushed for years to curtail open burns, citing the region's high rates of respiratory illness and other health concerns.

But the regulation has met with stiff opposition among growers and local officials who contend costlier alternatives for disposing of waste impose a burden on farmers.

But, he said, thousands of San Joaquin Valley residents have also paid a price for the long-held practice of burning. "What is the cost to you if you develop cardiovascular disease and have a heart attack, and we can trace it back to your exposure to this emission?" Hamilton said. "What is the cost to us all?" 2025 Los Angeles Times . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency , LLC ..

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88

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semi-formal

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English

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49

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