Elixir for 2018: Remembering Dr. King’s Life and Kennedy’s Tribute
Martin Luther King dedicated his life to love and to justice between fellow human beings. He died in the cause of that effort. In this difficult day, in this difficult time for the United States, it’s perhaps well to ask what kind of a nation we are and what direction we want to move in. […]
Hoosier Mom Calls on State Senators to Keep Schools Safe
Like many parents of young children I have a lot of things to consider when trying to make the best decisions for my children and their future. One thing I should not have to consider is whether or not they will be exposed to a known carcinogen every single day while they attend school. I […]
Tesla + Green Roof + Coal Tar, Does Not = Sustainability
Site of 2017 Emerging Contaminants Conference Surrounded by…Toxins! Any facility that claims to be “sustainable,” but uses coal tar sealers on their parking lots is an insult to the word and to the professionals who work hard to make these projects healthier for the occupants and the planet. You know, I don’t point out every […]
Tar Ghouls: a Ghastly Reminder
Across this site you can read about the effects of toxic coal tar sealers on people, the environment and economy. But rarely do we have a visual of this impact. So check out this image I came across in Pinterest. It originates from a website that is sort of a how-to for Halloween yard decorating. […]
Top 5 Business Reasons to Stop the Use of Coal Tar Sealers
Do you want to provide REAL environmental benefits while FULLY considering the business impacts? This website often focuses on the human health and environmental reasons why a community or a business should end the use of coal tar sealers. But what about the business reasons for ending its use? I know you’re busy so here […]
ICYMI: Concussions, Tobacco and Coal Tar
Double-click on the above picture to start the video. This video was produced by Patriot Pavement from the Chicago area in 2014.
A King Day Meditation
Texas-sized Aquifer District Hears All Hat and No Cattle Presentation from Industry
Earlier today the Pavement Coating Technology Council (PCTC) presented their version of coal tar sealant reality to the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA). The EAA, with a potential effected jurisdiction over 1 million, is considering a ban of coal tar pavement sealants in an area that covers portions of several counties in sensitive groundwater recharge areas. […]