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By Allison Diaz

For The Miami Herald

Teens from several South Florida high schools debated a bill on the recycling of phosphorous as they compete in The Fairchild Challenge’s 10th annual Environmental Debates on Saturday, Jan. 28. Students came the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables prepared with research on local, state and national bills on fresh water security and supply issues to debate and respond to questions from each other.

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