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Back in the sixties, manufacturers started using a new material to make boats. Fiberglass was relatively cheap and durable, but without proper maintenance, it turns out the mix of plastic and glass has a limited lifespan. After 30 years fiberglass may crack and degrade. That’s led some owners across the state to abandon their watercraft in public waters.

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed increasing the amount of ethanol and other biofuels that must be blended into the nation's fuel supplies over the next three years.

Many people are focusing on how to reduce their carbon footprint for next year — such as taking one less flight or eating less meat. We have advice on how to set climate resolutions for 2023.

Hurricane Sandy has not slowed the pace of waterfront construction in New York City. City officials accept sea levels are rising, but they believe they can design waterfront neighborhoods that will withstand the worst of it.

As cleanup continues on the giant sludge spill from a Tennessee coal plant, government officials are trying to figure out how much of a disaster it is. It could pose a hazard to people and the environment.

As packaging waste piles up by the tons, some Minnesota lawmakers press to make companies ensure their materials are recyclable.

As the world focuses on how to address climate change, a school in Los Angeles offers a way to get young people involved in addressing the issue.

From detecting fires to looking for lithium, many companies that are working on climate solutions are embracing artificial intelligence as a tool.

Officials are asking the public to report dead or sick birds in certain situations.

Mardi Gras can make a lot of trash, adding up to millions of pounds each year. Now, some parades in New Orleans are cutting down on their environmental footprint by banning plastic beads.