Miami-Dade commissioners vote to build new waste-to-energy facility
After months of debate, commissioners vote to build a new waste-to-energy plant at least half a mile from homes.
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After months of debate, commissioners vote to build a new waste-to-energy plant at least half a mile from homes.
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