You
don’t want to be playing around in yellow
snow, and brown snow sounds worse
yet.
Look out, Frosty!
(Fair Use)
The latter recently plagued folks living in Rumford, Maine. As the nearby mill began spewing black liquor, “a byproduct of paper production,” the snow began turning tannish-brown.
Although town officials claimed this byproduct to be “non-toxic,” they also warned about “skin irritation,” “touching the snow,” plus keeping “children and pets away from it.” So why the concern if all is merry and bright?
Not to worry… Subsequent rains will likely wash the stuff down river. One region’s relief will then be another region’s concern.
Resources
https://www.iheart.com/content/2024-12-11-residents-outraged-after-town-covered-in-brown-snow/?mid=1399727&rid=98364581&sc=email&pname=newsletter&cid=NATIONAL&keyid=National%20iHeart%20Daily%20NewsTalk&campid=headline5_readmore
