Dredging is something that is rarely talked about but can have a huge effect on the environment. It is a common practice in South Florida, for the purpose of renourishing beaches in an effort to keep the tourism economy strong. Currently, there is a dredging project that will take sand from the Haulover Sandbar in order to renourish Bal Harbour Beach, which led me and my co-host, Cam Dobbs, to look further into the history of dredging in South Florida. Take a listen to hear about the pros, cons, and how you can make an effort in helping the environment yourself.
Hosts Paige Flannery and Jack Strome along with reporters Pam Giganti, Briera Crockett, and David McMillan dive into the topic of disaster preparedness for Miami-Dade County residents that struggle with mobility impairment. Guests include: Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, Anson James; physician and public health expert, Dr. Daniel Samano; Founder of the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, Quadriplegic, & Disability Activist, Sabrina Cohen; second-year medical student, Marisa Carino Mason; Operations Bureau Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management, Nixsa Serrano; Community Emergency Response Team Volunteer and Trainer, Winnie Browne; and Community Organizer of the Dade County Street Response Disaster Relief Team, Angelique Gadson. Thank you to the following organizations for the work they do and for helping us explore this important issue:
• Miami Climate Alliance https://miamiclimatealliance.org
• Florida Clinicians for Climate Action https://states.ms2ch.org/fl/fcca/
• Community Emergency Response Team https://www.ready.gov/cert
• Dade County Street Response Disaster Relief Team https://www.southfldisasterrelief.org
As nuclear plants around the United States continue aging, concerns are being raised over their potentially negative environmental impact. Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in Homestead, FL recently extended its license to operate and has found itself at the center of the debate. Environmental organizations warn of the implications the extension may have on both the people and wildlife in South Florida. With outdated operating systems and climate change taking effect, Turkey Point could be headed for disaster.