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.
When It Comes to Roads, South Carolinians Are Paying Too Much for Too Little
The state of South Carolina is spending millions of dollars on roads each year, but residents are seeing little or no improvement in overall road quality.
Coal Spontaneously Combusts, War Breaks Out: A Look at the Sinking of the USS Maine
When the USS Maine, an American battleship docked in the Havana harbor, suddenly exploded on February 15, 1898, taking more than 250 lives, Americans were outraged. The immediate report blamed an underwater Spanish mine, provoking public outcry against Spain — which many used to justify the Spanish-American War. Fast-forward to the 1970s, where subsequent investigations revealed that the explosion was …
Use Road Treatment Solutions for Sustainable Gold Mining
Silver Standard acquired the Marigold Mine in Nevada last year. In order to accurately assess their environmental impact and create sustainable mining solutions, they should pay attention not only to the mine itself, but also to its peripheral industries.
Blowing Coal Dust Raises Alarm in Campbell County, WY
The dust from a local coal mine is forcing citizens of Campbell County, Wyoming to think twice before leaving their homes on windy days. Midwest’s line of dust control products could make situations like this a thing of the past.