In Florida, an Environmental Crisis Takes Center Stage in Tight Senate Race

Washington Post

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger, Gov. Rick Scott, have taken turns blaming each other for the toxic blue-green algae blooms in the state, which have killed marine life and are threatening the tourism industry. The debate over this unfolding environmental disaster could be a pivotal part of one of the country’s most closely watched Senate races.

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