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Ready Mix Concrete Market Expected to Hit $1118B by 2028

Environment + Energy Leader

The rise in commercial and residential construction projects, high government spending on infrastructure projects, and benefits of ready-mix concrete such as reduced construction time, low maintenance cost, and versatility are fueling the global ready mix concrete market growth. Read more ».

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The User-Pay Myth: We ALL Pay for Our Roads, Not Just Drivers

Union of Concerned Scientists

Yet in one of his first official acts as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Sean Duffy delineated a set of principles governing DOT funding (to the extent there is any legal discretion). The Mount Vernon Memorial Parkway is the first modern highway built by the federal government. And that might not be a problem.

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FRESH, November 8, 2022: Ontario Government Proposes Less Strict Wetlands Protections

Circle of Blue

The conservative government in Ontario is pushing for changes to the province’s wetlands policy that would loosen protections for “provincially significant wetlands.”. “If Even though the government wants to offset losses by building replacement wetlands, ecologists say that it’s not a one-to-one trade. Ohio ’s governor announces $2.4

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Delays and Disagreements: The IPCC’s Struggle to Stay on Course

Union of Concerned Scientists

During the Hangzhou plenary, governments had the opportunity to review and adjust the draft outlines developed at earlier expert meetings. This debate is not just technicalit is deeply tied to ethics, governance, and the role of the IPCC in assessing emerging technologies.

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Lithium Mining Boom Continues in Australia as Demand for Clean Energy Grows

Environment + Energy Leader

According to government projections released on Monday, exports of the battery metal are expected to reach $13 billion by June 2028, matching the current financial. As the world shifts from fossil fuels to clean energy, Australia’s lithium sector is poised to match thermal coal’s importance within the next five years.

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Statement in Response to New Hydrogen Handouts From the Federal Government

Enviromental Defense

We have cost-effective, proven, and reliable solutions that are ready today—including solar, wind, and battery storage—which continue to be underfunded by all levels of government. Background information The Government of Canada is already subsidizing hydrogen. billion by 2028 and $17.7 billion by 2035.

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Delays and Disagreements: The IPCC’s Struggle to Stay on Course

Union of Concerned Scientists

During the Hangzhou plenary, governments had the opportunity to review and adjust the draft outlines developed at earlier expert meetings. This debate is not just technicalit is deeply tied to ethics, governance, and the role of the IPCC in assessing emerging technologies.