Detractors assert that decommissioned coal mines can become an eyesore and a health hazard, but the Red Hills Mine’s reclamation proves them wrong.
The Shocking Number of People Without Access to Energy
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated in its latest World Energy Investment Outlook report that there are currently 1.3 billion people living without access to electricity. This is equivalent to 18% of the global population and 22% of those living in developing countries. Even more unfortunately, that number could remain as high as 1 billion people 20 years from …
Will Paving Calgary’s Gravel Roads Pay Off?
Like in many of the Canadian provinces, a large portion of Calgary’s roads remain unpaved. Recently, however, plans to pave these gravel roads have been put into action.
Preparing the Coal and Utility Industries for Winter Weather
Rails aren’t the only things that need protecting this winter; these products will allow mining companies to protect their coal plant equipment from the freezing conditions.
The Natural Gas Extraction Industry Is Boosting Sand Mining
Shale gas fracking in the U.S.is a sand-hungry enterprise, and as of late it has been driving demand for high quality sand through the roof. But the health effects of respirable crystalline silica cannot be ignored.