When the USS Maine, an American battleship docked in the Havana harbor, suddenly exploded on February 15, 1898, taking more than 250 lives, Americans were outraged. The immediate report blamed an underwater Spanish mine, provoking public outcry against Spain — which many used to justify the Spanish-American War. Fast-forward to the 1970s, where subsequent investigations revealed that the explosion was …
Blowing Coal Dust Raises Alarm in Campbell County, WY
The dust from a local coal mine is forcing citizens of Campbell County, Wyoming to think twice before leaving their homes on windy days. Midwest’s line of dust control products could make situations like this a thing of the past.
Coal Is Here to Stay
Despite talk surrounding the “death of coal,” the industry continues to play a huge role in the U.S. — and an even larger one abroad. Look beyond the alarmism and it’s clear that coal isn’t going away any time soon.
Coal Dust Study Clears the Air for Delta
After an intensive one year study, Delta, British Columbia’s dust levels are in the clear, but what else should be done to ensure residents continue to breathe easy?
Open-Car Coal Trains Don’t Have to Be Bad News for Richmond Residents
Coal power is a crucial element of the global energy sector, and dust-related problems shouldn’t stand in its way. Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc. has the services and solutions to assist those dealing with such concerns, like the residents of Parchester Village.