‘Sand wars’: the battle to replenish Florida’s beaches amid climate crisis – The Guardian

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Article Synopsis – A combination of storms, erosion, and rising sea levels is shrinking the beaches along Florida’s coastline – a problem exacerbated by a worldwide sand shortage. Despite spending $1.3bn since the 1950’s on beach nourishment projects, “nearly half the state’s 825 miles of beaches are now considered critically eroded”. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray October 30, 2019 Newsletter