environment
Biden’s EPA pick draws reaction
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers was among the first to react to President-elect Joe Biden’s selection for administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Keep Reading
PCA plan to pursue carbon neutrality by 2050
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) put forth an industry-wide ambition to reduce carbon emissions and further address the impacts of climate change. Keep Reading
Cemex honored for conservation efforts in Texas
Cemex was named for the second straight year to the Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an initiative honoring the best work in conservation from companies with operations in Texas. Keep Reading
CalCIMA, coalition file suit on Joshua tree listing process
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) is challenging a process that considers the western Joshua tree as a potentially threatened species. Keep Reading
Cemex to debut net-zero carbon concrete in new markets
Vertua, the company’s innovative product, will be made available in markets around the world after a launch in Europe. Keep Reading
PCA actively promoting portland-limestone cement
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is promoting the product, which is engineered with more limestone, as a solution to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Keep Reading
What’s next for silica, air quality and other key issues?
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association provides clarity on the Trump administration’s regulatory agenda and where safety and health issues pertinent to the aggregate industry currently stand. Keep Reading
New rule to speed up infrastructure approvals
The Trump administration’s final rule accelerating environmental reviews under the National Environment Policy Act drew praise from industry organizations and criticism from the president’s opponents. Keep Reading
Replacement WOTUS rule takes next step
Now published in the Federal Register, the final replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule goes into effect this June. Keep Reading