Yanmar - Mon April 25, 2022
Yanmar Highlights Progress on Sustainability Initiatives
Yanmar is undertaking a range of activities in pursuit of a sustainable society, under its brand statement of "A Sustainable Future". From the development of new energy sources for customers and industry, to working towards zero-emissions from its headquarters and facilities, Yanmar developing clean and safe solutions for industry and society....
National Asphalt Pavement Association - Mon April 25, 2022
Asphalt Pavements Now Eligible for Federal Funding to Reduce Carbon
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released its Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Implementation Guidance, unlocking $6.4 billion in formula funding over five years to help states and localities develop carbon reduction strategies....
Forest Machine Magazine - Thu April 21, 2022
Redesigning the Future of Fashion, Packaging Through Forest-Based Materials
Fashion and packaging have one thing in common: both rely heavily on plastics. Oil and gas companies look to plastics as a key area of growth. Global plastic production doubled since 2000, to reach an astonishing 460 million metric tonnes — per year....
ARTBA - Wed April 20, 2022
ARTBA: Rollback of NEPA Reforms Threatens Transportation Project Delays
The Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) April 19 decision to impose new environmental regulations jeopardizes the efficiency of the transportation project delivery process and the promised outcomes of the 2021 federal infrastructure law, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)....
ARTBA - Mon April 18, 2022
ARTBA, NSSGA: Clean Water Act Rules Hurt Transportation Sector's Ability to Fix Nation's Roads & Bridges
Confusing rules promulgated by federal agencies under the Clean Water Act (CWA) are hurting the transportation construction sector's ability to fulfill the goals of the landmark Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), according to an amicus brief filed April 13 with the U.S....
Caltrans - Tue April 05, 2022
Caltrans Approves Low-Carbon Cement for Highway Jobs
Caltrans has approved the use of low-carbon cement following testing by the Oregon State University College of Engineering. Caltrans is the agency responsible for more than 50,000 mi. of highways and freeways in California....
Volvo Construction Equipment - Mon April 04, 2022
Volvo CE Offers Tailored Support for Customers to Reach Carbon Reduction Goals
Creating a carbon-free future is only possible through collaboration. In a shared commitment to reduce its environmental impact, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making it easier for customers to reach their own carbon reduction goals with personalized plans....
doi. gov - Tue March 22, 2022
Officials Invest $50M in Water Projects, Ecosystem Restoration
Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau visited Utah County recently where he toured water infrastructure and ecosystem restoration projects funded by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law....
Texas. gov - Tue February 22, 2022
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Construction of $1.7B Biorefinery
Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced that USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary Texas Renewable Funds (TRF), will build a new $1.7 billion advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The biorefinery will convert one million green tons of wood waste into 34 million gallons annually of premium clean burning transportation fuel including sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and renewable naphtha....
TCPalm.com - Mon February 21, 2022
New Project on Florida's Treasure Coast to Remove Pollutants From Wetlands
State and federal environment officials broke ground Feb. 18 on a $136 million wetland project meant to clean polluted water before it enters the St. Lucie River near Florida's Treasure Coast. The county's C-23/C-24 Stormwater Treatment Area, approximately 7 mi....
