The signs of climate change are more than just rising temperatures and unusual weather patterns. For the increasing number of Americans suffering from seasonal allergies, they take the form of...
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International Efforts to Beat the Heat
As the world grapples with extreme heat due to climate change, nations like Sierra Leone and Mexico are adopting low-cost, eco-friendly solutions such as tree planting and cooling stations....
Construction Safety in the Modern Era
The emergence of ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets equipped with anti-concussion technology represents a significant advancement in protecting workers from serious head injuries. These...
FHWA Discourages Whimsy Road Signs
An electronic highway sign on I-93 that caused some stir over the nature of road warnings that use humor to keep people safe.It seems the era of chuckles and giggles on roadways is coming to an end,...
Watershed Moment in Water Management
When it rains, it pours, but in Los Angeles, this old adage has taken a futuristic twist. The City of Angels faced down a recent tempest and emerged triumphant, collecting an astonishing 8.6 billion...
U.S. Finalizes Ban on Asbestos, Sets Stage for Historic Phaseout
The EPA has reached a turning point in its effort to transition key industries away from asbestos. Here’s what’s known about the final rule, which could go into effect as early as April.The United...
Managing Railroad Safety: Meet Dave Bearse
Q&A: Senior Rail Engineer Dave Bearse shares insights into the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety (Section 130) Program.Q: What’s your role in the...