When the world-renowned Santa Barbara Botanic Garden sought out alternatives to traditional pavement for its network of miles-long walkways, only one solution could meet their ecological and aesthetic standards without disrupting daily activity: Porous Pave™ from Midwest.
Life Before Airplanes: How Remote Communities Got Necessary Supplies
For many remote communities, the only connection to the rest of the world is via the local airstrip. But before airplanes came into widespread commercial use, these populations had to go to even more extraordinary lengths to get the supplies they needed for survival.
Better Solutions for Unpaved Roads
For one small town in Colorado, dust generated by dirt roads is a huge problem — one that becomes even more serious after promises for a solution have gone unfulfilled for a decade.
The Evolution of the American Rail System
The American rail system has come a long way since the invention of the steam-powered engine — and today, it shows no sign of stopping its incredible progress.
How Mining Started and Where It Is Today
Mining is an integral part of our economy, as well as one of the oldest industrial pursuits in human history. From ancient times to today, civilization owes much of both its luxuries and its essentials to mining.