For the first time ever, experts from around the world met to address the effects of airborne dust and dust pollution on the global population and begin working towards both short and long-term solutions.
Soil-Sement® Awarded BNQ Certification
The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) has confirmed its certification of two formulations of Midwest’s Soil Sement® Engineered Formula, bringing Midwest’s number of BNQ-certified products up to three — and putting Soil-Sement® in a class of its own.
Coal Companies Want to Address Global Warming
In a surprise move, global giants in coal, gas, and other carbon-heavy industries have announced their support for international negotiations on climate change.
Latrobe Valley’s Efforts Improve Mine Safety, Add Valuable Jobs
Equipped with new safety measures to combat hazardous mine fires, the Latrobe Valley in Southern Australia has taken an important step in the right direction. With these new measures in place, the Valley faces important decisions about the future of energy production and the economy it fuels.
A Primer on Gravel Roads
There are 1.6 million miles of gravel roads in the United States — that’s over a quarter of all the roads in the country. When maintained properly, unpaved roads can be a much better alternative to their more costly paved counterparts.