The Department of Transportation recently launched new safety initiatives to more closely regulate the operation and maintenance of railway systems in the U.S., especially concerning potentially dangerous cargos.
Canadian National Rail Must Focus on Safety After Crude Oil Train Derails
A Canadian National Rail train carrying crude oil derailed in February. While no one was seriously injured, a number of cars were set ablaze, begging the question: how can this type of accident be prevented?
CEO Fights Fracking Myths in Scotland
Weir Group CEO Keith Cochrane claims that “spin is beating science” in the national conversation on fracking. It’s time to set the record straight on the facts and fictions surrounding this hotly contested debate.
How South Carolina’s Counties Can Maintain Their Roads without State Funding
Road construction and maintenance is a significant expense for any local government. When these efforts fall behind schedule due to insufficient state funding, the consequences might not be immediate, but they’re always serious.
Idaho Prepares Legal Environment for Oil and Gas Industry
Idaho is gearing up to become an oil and gas-bearing state for the first time, now that hydraulic fracturing technology has made production possible. Although it’s a little late to the party, the state has been establishing carefully thought-out regulations to ensure that their long-awaited energy boom doesn’t backfire.