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Rhode Island pilot recycled 80 short tons of fibreglass from old boats using a $105,000 NOAA grant, turning shredded hulls into cement material

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Rhode Island pilot recycled 80 short tons of fibreglass from old boats using a $105,000 NOAA grant, turning shredded hulls into cement material

A Rhode Island pilot is demonstrating how fibreglass boat recycling could provide an alternative to sending old and derelict vessels to landfill. The programme shredded fibreglass hulls and sent the material to a cement manufacturer for use in cement production. According to a Rhode Island Marine Trade Association Foundation report, the pilot recycled 80 short … Read more

NOAA winter weather forecast map: Which US states could see more rain and snow this year?

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NOAA winter weather forecast map (NOAA)

Winter 2026-27 could bring a mix of warmer temperatures, more rain and changing snow patterns across the United States. NOAA’s latest weather maps are giving an early look at what different parts of the country could experience from December through February. NOAA winter weather forecast map (NOAA) NOAA’s new maps for December to February The … Read more