Advocating for the Elimination Of Toxic Coal Tar Sealers From Our Parking Lots, Homes, & Environment
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Summary of Fed’s First Study of Applicator Exposure to Coal Tar Sealers
This month the National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released its much anticipated exposure study for sealcoat applicators. NIOSH is part of the U.S.
GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS PACKAGE OF BILLS PROHIBITING USE OF PAVEMENT PRODUCTS CONTAINING COAL TAR
For Immediate Release: 11/8/2021 GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS PACKAGE OF BILLS PROHIBITING USE OF ‘GRADE 6’ FUEL OIL AND USE OF PAVEMENT PRODUCTS CONTAINING COAL TAR Legislation
Dear NY Governor: It is Time to Lead on Coal Tar Sealers
Governor Hochul, Thank you for last week’s allocation of $59 million dollars for the Clean Green School Initiative to improve air quality of schools for
**New** Video: the Perils of Pavement Preservation
Earlier this month Tom Ennis presented to the North Branch of the Chicago River Watershed Workgroup (NBWW) and the latest information on coal tar sealers,
A Victory for Illinois’ Children!
Last Friday the Illinois Governor signed the Coal Tar Disclosure Bill into law. This culminates the awakening to this issue in the State starting with
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2017 Coal Tar vs. Asphalt Sealer Price Comparison: Coal Tar Unappealing; Asphalt Prices Flat
It’s time for our annual survey of the retail prices for coal tar and asphalt based sealers. Here’s the heart of what we know: 1. The average of 14 different retail asphalt sealers is unchanged since
“Perfect” Planned Community Forgot One Thing: Coal Tar Sealers
Green Light for Black Goo in Idyllic, Disney Community CELEBRATION, FLORIDA — Just in time for their 20th anniversary celebration, one of the nation’s premier planned communities is getting a new coat, not of paint,
On Paws and PAHs
On Paws and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) Recently we faced the unpleasant decision to put a dog of ours, Chandler (above left) to sleep after being a big part of the family for nearly
New Sealer Alternatives Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
New Michigan Ban First to Outlaw New Products ‘Tis the Season for grand beginnings from humble locations! In that spirit Van Buren Township, Michigan, with little fanfare, ushered in a new era in pavement sealant
Pick Your Poison; aka Driveway Sealer Scams
Linden, NJ — Earlier this month an 85-year old woman was scammed by a door-to-to contractor offering her a “great deal” on sealing her driveway . She paid $7,000 for an incomplete job after a
Should Pregnant Women Avoid Coal Tar Sealed Surfaces?
Is that an appropriate question or might some say this is too extreme? Let’s review some things to consider: PAHs affect the unborn in many negative ways. Research by the United States Geological Survey says
Sealant Worker Safety Myth in Jeopardy
The sealer industry is fond of saying how safe their product is for worker safety. No evidence, no claims, no one harmed. Even during this spring’s legislative season, the statements have continued. Our position has
Field Test for Coal Tar Sealant Determination
Funny that this simple test has been the source of a lot of consternation, much of which will have to wait for a more thorough re-telling. Suffice it to say, that my colleague, who will