Battle over phosphate mining roils small Fla. town

Phosphate mining is a major industry in Florida, but it’s also a major source of pollution, responsible for red tide, toxic algal blooms and killing wildlife. In the northern part of the state, residents of a small town are resisting a man who wants to mine phosphate near their homes. Can the local government balance individual rights and with community health concerns? Laura Newberry reports.
Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: to.pbs.org/2Jb...
Find more from PBS NewsHour at www.pbs.org/ne...
Subscribe to our TH-cam channel: bit.ly/2HfsCD6
Follow us:
Facebook: www.pbs.org/new...
Twitter: / newshour
Instagram: / newshour
Snapchat: @pbsnews
Subscribe:
PBS NewsHour podcasts: www.pbs.org/ne...
Newsletters: www.pbs.org/ne...