After communities neighboring a cement plant in West Virginia found thick layers of dust, dirt and soot on their cars, the Department of Environmental Protection found the facility guilty of dust violations. With the right measures, this could have all been prevented.
A Canadian Shale Oil Field Might Be the Country’s Biggest Untapped Resource
Canada discovered it’s sitting on a massive oil supply last year. Environmentalists oppose the use of this resource, but are their arguments truly valid?
With Midwest’s Zero Gravity Third Rail Spray System, Snowstorms Won’t Freeze Mass Transit
Winter preparedness has become a pressing issue for rail and transit operators. As winters have worsened to historical degrees, some transit authorities have been forced into a series of closures and delays due to frozen third rails and iced-over switches. Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc. has been providing innovative tools for operators to prepare their systems for harsh conditions, keep their …
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.
Rio Tinto Seeks To Expand Arizona Copper Mine
Rio Tinto is building a new copper mine near Superior, Arizona, placing a long-term bet on the enduring value of copper.