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.
Michigan Returning 1 in 10 Roads to Gravel
With limited funds remaining an issue, many jurisdictions in Michigan have been forced to return paved roads to gravel — but some local officials may be on the path to the best solution.
Why the Future of Mining Might Be In Outer Space
With commercial ventures like Virgin looking to the stars, the beginnings of a full-scale space tourism industry are emerging. Asteroid mining is being explored as a fuel source for our interstellar wanderlust, and it may become a reality in the not-too-distant future.
Fracking Makes for Cheap Electricity
The cost of electricity in the United States fell dramatically in 2015 — a decrease largely attributed to the cheap costs of natural gas as a result of practices like fracking. Yet, regulations proposed by the EPA threaten those low costs.
Citizens in Costa Rica Get Creative About Dust Control
Dusty roads in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province are causing problems for residents, spurring officials to implement a new plan to reduce the dust.