One of the new rising environmental concerns is soil shortages and fines preservation. What do we mean by a soil shortage? Don’t we see soil all around us as we peer out to our front yard or drive to work? As we unpack this topic, it’s important to understand what distinguishes soil from dirt. Soil is a crucial building block …
A Solution to America’s Crumbling Infrastructure – Energy Industry
The Economic Impact Energy production and extraction obviously have a powerful impact on local economies. For example, the Eagle Ford Shale Formation in southern Texas, after a $30 billion play development in 2013, was responsible for a $60 billion economic impact on south Texas and for 115,000 jobs, all by 2015. However, this benefit has come at a cost. As …
America’s Crumbling Infrastructure and What It Means for Tourism
Some Background on America’s Crumbling Infrastructure In May 2020, TRIP, a transportation research nonprofit, published a report that assessed the condition of rural America’s crumbling infrastructure. Its findings were not positive. First, 50% of all rural, non-highway roads are rated between poor and fair. Roads in this condition have cracking, potholes and ruts, to the point that the TRIP report states they “often …
Understanding Fugitive Dust Pollution – And Why Controlling It Is a Good Investment
Both PM10 and PM2.5 fugitive dust pollution create or aggravate serious health conditions, especially in vulnerable populations like kids and the elderly.
Fugitive Dust Particles May Affect the Impact of Coronavirus Around Unpaved Roads and Areas
Recent studies show that areas with higher pollution levels may be more vulnerable to coronavirus. This is especially relevant if you are responsible for maintaining any kind of unpaved road surface, from mining or industrial haul and access roads to township and county roads, to agricultural or energy farm roads.