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Miami-Dade Faces Outrage Over $1.5B Incinerator Plan

1/14/2025

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In February 2023, a trash incinerator in Miami-Dade caught fire, leaving the county to grapple with unsustainable waste disposal. The proposed $1.5 billion replacement incinerator has sparked outrage, as its potential sites are in communities of color already burdened by pollution, highlighting the ongoing struggle against environmental racism that threatens health and equity.

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Story summary

In February 2023, a trash incinerator in Miami-Dade caught fire, leaving the county to grapple with unsustainable waste disposal. The proposed $1.5 billion replacement incinerator has sparked outrage, as its potential sites are in communities of color already burdened by pollution, highlighting the ongoing struggle against environmental racism that threatens health and equity.