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.
Better Solutions for Unpaved Roads
For one small town in Colorado, dust generated by dirt roads is a huge problem. Midwest offers solutions for dealing with dust on a budget.
Cutting the Carbon Footprint: The Key Is Innovation
With the world’s population growing at an explosive rate, the answer to reducing our carbon footprint isn’t cutting back our use of coal, but rather, finding innovative ways to manage emissions.