Biofuels May Not Be the Answer, Turns Out
First, Second, and Third Generation Biofuels All Hamstrung by Insurmountable Issues The name itself, biofuel, implies a clean-burning fuel. Made from crop fats and oils; biomass; or algae, the name makes biofuel sound like it would pollute less. The assumption has been — in relation to fossil fuel
Global Warming: Just How Much Can Earth Take?
The Nature Climate Change Journal Reports Global Temperatures to Rise 3.6 Degrees Fahrenheit by Next Century Global warming is a nebulous term. Few scientists can provide a layman’s definition of the concept. Even fewer are confidently predicting the consequences of global warming. But around
Skilled-Labor Shortage Exacerbates Irma/Harvey Rebuild Difficulties
Qualified, Skilled Laborers Nowhere to be Found There is a staggering shortage of skilled laborers in the construction/development trades. Contractors can not find laborers who can build competently. Equally alarming is how few workers are available to fill those open positions that do not require s
Virtual Reality In Heavy-Equipment Operator Continuing Education
Heavy-Equipment Operator Continuing Education Finding construction/development employment in the heavy equipment field is not difficult. There are a variety of entry-level construction jobs on the ground that allows almost anyone to get a foot in the door. On the other hand, finding a job as an oper
Unions Empower Union Members
Construction Unions Empower Union Members with High-Tech Training in State-of-the-Art Facilities As large corporations make a transition toward automated production; ship jobs overseas in an attempt to pay lower taxes and wages; and outsource work to freelancers and contractor workers — non-employ
The Ugly Truth About Hurricane Irma and Maria
Irma Rebuild: Government Pulling Out All the Stops The total amount of damage Hurricane Irma did in Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and parts of South Carolina will not likely be completely understood for several months. But in the aftermath of Irma, it is being estimated that there i
Did The Solar Eclipse Cause Natural Disasters?
Merely a Coincidence or Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, and Maria Solar Eclipse Corollaries? Though there may be a causal relationship between the recent natural disasters — two category five (5) hurricanes hitting the Southern United States in the span of a little more than a week and a historically vio
Hurricane Irma: Everything You Should Know Moving Forward
The Aftermath: Paying for Hurricane Irma – Wind Versus Flood Damage Insurance and the Complexities of a Rebuild From east to west, the longest distance across Florida is 361 miles. Before reaching the Florida Keys, Hurricane Irma grew to be over 500 miles wide and Irma’s circumference was gr
The Secret of Successful Clean Diesel
National Clean Diesel Campaign The National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) is a program by the Environmental Protection Agency that encourages the voluntary reduction of fuel emissions. Additionally, the NCDC has the power to implement regulatory control strategies to curve the production of diesel fu
Upcoming Major Construction Booms You’ll Want To Know
Construction Booms for 2017 In 2015, Equipment World predicted five cities across the U.S. would have boom years: Houston, Dallas, New York City, Chicago, and Denver. Only Houston fell short of expectations. All the other cities experienced major upturns in construction as anticipated. Projects like