Library of Good Coal Tar Reads Now Available
Websites and links come and go and sometimes good information goes with it. So in order to preserve past efforts and make learning about this topic a little easier, a collection of documents is assembled here to assist the reader. Let us know through the contact form if there are kinds of documents you are […]
Two New Site Features: Gallery of Posts and Labels
As promised, there have been a few more upgrades to this site to make it easier to find what you are looking for. The first, as you see in the graphic above, is a “Post Gallery.” It is located at the bottom of the home page. Each post, or article has a thumbnail graphic representing […]
New 2 Minute Video Explains Coal Tar Sealant Risks
Just click on the above picture to watch the video. This new video, sponsored by several indoor air quality trade groups and businesses, aptly summarizes the issues with coal tar pavement sealants. If you are looking for an introductory video, then this would serve you well. There isn’t a lot of technical jargon or statistics, […]
There’s A Time to Speak and A Time to be Silent
Springfield, Missouri continues to struggle to find a way forward from the current coal tar sealant debate. I am all for an open debate as long as the participants attempt to be informed and speak without bias. But if some haven’t really read the reports and attempt to speak as an expert, then please hold […]
Top 12 Info Sources About Coal Tar Sealant Pollution
People frequently ask me about brochures and information about coal tar sealants. With any emerging field of understanding, information changes and makes some materials outdated or obsolete. Also, there really isn’t a one-size fits all kind of educational piece. Thankfully there are a growing number of resources for all interest levels. So here are some […]
Toxic Trail Across the US, a Coal Tar Sealer Infographic
Toxic Trail Across the US, a Coal Tar Sealant Infographic. Please click twice on the arrow above to get started. on Prezi If I had one graphic to convey the key ideas about what we know today about coal tar sealant pollution, this is it. It contains videos, stats and key headlines that have covered […]
Scores Attend Today’s EPA Coal Tar Sealant Webinar
Today the US Environmental Protection Agency hosted its first ever web-based seminar on coal tar based pavement sealants. It is estimated that more 1,000 participants listened to researchers from the USGS, University of New Hampshire, the State of Minnesota, and the City of Austin give the status of stormwater-related research on this topic. This is […]
EPA Announces Historic, June 14th, Free Webinar on Coal Tar Sealants
The US Environmental Protection Agency today announced an upcoming, online seminar about coal tar sealant pollution as it relates to stormwater management. While the EPA says that the opinions of the presenters do not necessarily reflect an endorsement by the Agency, merely hosting the webinar is one of the strongest acknowledgements of coal tar sealant […]
Just the FAQ’s Now Available
With a growing site of information about the problem of coal tar sealant pollution, it seemed reasonable to put together an FAQ or “Frequently Asked Questions” section on the topic. The answers have links to sites, posts, or videos that go into more detail. Some references are quoted extensively because they are well-written and succint. […]
Busting Sealant Myths: “Purity” of Refined Coal Tar
In the days gone by, adults looked for an easier way to explain that awkward question from a child “where do babies come from?” I guess that’s why myths are created because the truth might make us feel uncomfortable. However myths and fables still abound especially when we talk about coal tar sealants. One of […]