Science Stories

Miami-Dade County is at the forefront of two major crises: waste and coastal erosion. Millions of tons of waste are generated in our county annually, going into landfills or being shipped out of state. At the same time, we face constant pressure of rising sea levels and storm surge threatening homes and businesses, which is especially clear right now as King Tides flood our streets.   Coastal dunes and beaches are our first line of defense, and every year we restore them through expensive... Read More