Exciting Update on Covanta: Great News for Doral!

In a recent statement, Juan Carlos “JC” Bermudez, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 12, delivered some fantastic news that holds great promise for our community. The County Mayor has issued a memorandum to the Board of County Commissioners, following collaborative efforts with staff, mayoral representatives, and the mayor herself. After careful consideration and collaboration, a positive…

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Covanta Update!

This past week, the Doral Community Coalition had a productive meeting with our Commissioner JC Bermudez to address the wants and concerns of Doral residents. The discussion centered around both short and long-term plans for the Covanta site, along with an important pending legal action from our Coalition aimed at challenging Covanta’s permits. We are…

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Doral Community Coalition members join Commisioner JC Bermudez and Cohen Higgins for an informative meeting about COVANTA.

Today, members of the coalition had the privilege of joining Commissioner Bermudez and Commissioner Cohen Higgins at a sunshine meeting at the Covanta Plant. It was an insightful visit where residents had the chance to explore the plant grounds and engage in meaningful discussions. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this…

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New report details dangerous conditions Doral residents endured during Covanta waste incinerator fire

A new report indicates that Doral residents have endured dangerous conditions during the three-week Covanta waste incinerator fire. doral-fire.jpgDoral fireCBS NEWS MIAMIA new in-depth report by environmental law nonprofit Earthjustice and grassroots group Florida Rising detailed the air pollution and public health and safety hazards residents faced from the massive fire that burned at the…

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CNN on COVANTA FIRE: “A Florida waste facility fire has been burning for nearly a week, forcing schools to close and officials urging residents to stay inside”

By Melissa Alonso and Emma Tucker, CNNUpdated 7:23 AM EST, Sat February 18, 2023 Firefighters respond to a fire at a waste management facility in Doral, Florida.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (CNN) – A fire at a waste management facility in South Florida has continued burning for nearly a week, prompting officials in Miami-Dade County on Friday…

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