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St. Marys Cement proposes two Alternative Fuels sites in Ontario
The Ministry of the Environment has notified the public about a request from St. Marys Cement for a temporary approval to burn “alternative fuels” at its Bowmanville and St.... Could Concrete Help Lower Carbon Emissions?
The production of concrete, a hardened mix of cement powder, aggregate, and water, has increased almost 400 per cent since 1970 and its manufacture is resource-intensive and polluting. The cement industry is... Lose Your Illusions (Jan 20, 2008)
Mark and Krystyn are joined this week by Tragically Hip frontman and co-applicant Gord Downie for a look back at the Lafarge Alternative Fuels Project case in Bath, ON. After being denied leave to appeal,...
created by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper | 43 wks ago | updated 43 wks ago
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Indian Govt unveils stimulus package to revive economy
"New Delhi, Dec 07: Responding to the economic slowdown affecting the country, the govt on Sunday unveiled a wide ranging stimulus package aimed at bringing down prices and providing relief to sectors hardest hit...Mexican government optimistic about Cemex-Venezuela talks
Venezuelan government and Mexican Cemex seem to be on the road to agreement of terms of nationalization. " Mexican government optimistic about Cemex-Venezuela talks. Economy The Mexican government said on...Foreign firms gain from China milk powder scandal
The Chinese baby milk scandal, coming on the heels of numerous other consumer safety problems coming from China, has further eroded confidence in Chinese goods. As a consequence, non-Chinese firms benefit. In this...Venezuela to seize cement plants
For Mr Chavez's nationalisation drive, cement production is his latest target and Cemex are in the middle of this drive. " Venezuela has said it will seize local plants and offices belonging to Mexican...Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area May Pay Fee for Emissions
Businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area may have to pay a fee for their emissions of heat-trapping gases. The decision is not made yet, but if it is passed on May 21, it will take effect on June 1."It is believed...1 dead, 3 injured after cement truck wreck
A 41-year-old woman died and a five-year-old child has been hospitalized in critical condition, after what is being described as a 'freak accident' happened in Dallas, Texas earlier today."Dallas police say a cement truck vaulted a center barrier and landed on the...Mickey Mouse photo not cricket
The bottom photo of Chavez is the picture that Reuters ran with this story today.The top photo is the picture that the Calgary Herald ran with the same story, editors no doubt chuckling at finding such a clever...Venezuela and Mexico dispute over cement (Updated)
Caracas, Venezuela, 4 April 2008. Last night and during a televised message, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced his country would be nationalizing the cement industry and pay compensation. With tree plant...Papua Government, Freeport to build cement factory
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) - PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) and Papua`s provincial government are to build a cement factory using the giant US-based copper and mining company`s tailings waste as feedstock, a PTFI spokesman said. The cement factory project would be carried...Canada 2007 "Year of the Assassins"
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorVancouver and Toronto are having a Banner Year in 2007 in what amounts to the "Year of the Assassin", rivalling our 2010 Olympic Status as the best country to live in...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Concrete Solutions for Clean Air
The Italcementi Group in Italy have developed a concrete solution to air pollution which may soon find it's way to Canada. Concrete which absorbs air pollution, with the dirtier the air the better the...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Pinups of Bikini-Clad Women Hid Jailbreak Route
Inmate #1: "So here's the plan: we're going to break out of this prison by hiding dummies under our bed blankets and covering our exit route with pin-up pics of hot chicks in bikinis. What do you think?" Inmate #2: "I think it just might work."It doesn't seem possible. But...
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