When the rubber hits the road

...construction industry’s emissions, since cement is a major source of greenhouse gases,” said Banthia, who also is scientific director of UBC-hosted Canada-India Research Center of Excellence (IC-IMPACTS), a centre...
Posted On 14 Jun 2017
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The True North, Strong and Ice-Free – An Update

...lack of suitable infrastructure in place to manage a possible large-scale spill. The potential industrial and economic benefits from new shipping routes, resource extraction, construction projects and Arctic tourism loom...
Posted On 15 Aug 2020
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How to Make Future Business Leaders Aware of Climate Change

...Instead of the conventional use of fossil fuels, renewable energy is experiencing a huge uptake, with some players in the construction industry powering up new structures using pure solar energy....
Posted On 16 Nov 2019
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UN Body Urges Mining Companies To Put Safety First

...and abandoned mine sites.” Accountability: “Expand mining regulations to include independent monitoring and the enforcement of financial and criminal sanctions for non-compliance.” Best Practices: “Avoid dam...
Posted On 23 Oct 2017
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Green Suburbia: 4 Ways to Create Sustainable Neighborhoods of the Future

...world and improve the lives of residents. By making green changes, builders can impact the planet’s future. Author: Evelyn Long is a writer and editor focused on construction and sustainability....
Posted On 26 Oct 2023

Will America’s trillion-dollar investment in new infrastructure withstand tomorrow’s disasters?

...have made eminently clear, factoring climate change into infrastructure planning and construction is more important today than ever. Taking Action California assemblymember Bill Quirk is not the average state legislator....
Posted On 14 Sep 2017
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Inflation – Is the Bank of Canada fixing it or making it worse

...Port of Vancouver strike, while over now, has seriously interrupted the flow of critical supplies, which will cause prices to rise. Higher interest rates dampen housing construction through increased mortgage...
Posted On 20 Jul 2023
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Understanding the Pros and Cons of Recycled Packaging

...environmental impacts. Pro — It Incentivizes a Boost in Recycling Infrastructure Recycling infrastructure requires external influence to resolve its primary issues in efficiency and sustainability. Lithium-ion batteries and...
Posted On 11 Aug 2023