Robert Ellenwood, senior video producer for Graniterock, has won Award of Merit, Special Mention from the Accolade Global Film Competition.
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Eagle Rock Aggregates Marine Terminal Faces Opposition
Eagle Rock Aggregates’ (ERA) plan to construct and operate the ERA Oakland Terminal Project – a marine terminal at the Port of Oakland that would import, store and distribute bulk construction aggregates – has come under fire from environmental advocates.
Read MoreCEMEX, Heidelberg, Holcim Make Climate ‘A List’
Three of the top five global cement, aggregate and concrete producers have made the 2021 Climate Disclosure Project A List, reflecting transparency in environmental impact, greenhouse gas emissions management and water resource metrics. CEMEX, HeidelbergCement and Holcim are among 200 A List/Climate category performers from a pool of 10,000-plus companies that London-based CDP observes.
Read MoreRP Video News: Graniterock Champions Environmental Values
Mining and environmentalism are not at odds. Following is a video from Graniterock on how the company champions environmental values on the lands the company has mined for more than a century.
Read MoreTACA Members Learn How Conservation Can Increase Profitability
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 50 attendees to its Environmental & Sustainability Seminar on Sept. 23-24 at the Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim in the US Aggregate Operations Earn Awards
The National, Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) recognized eight LafargeHolcim in the US facilities for their environmental and community efforts. The recognition is part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence program.
Read MoreLalit Bhatnager
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipient of the 2021 Environmental Leadership Award as Lalit Bhatnager, director of environment, land and resource development, South Region at Lehigh Hanson, Inc. The award was presented during the first morning of NSSGA’s Legislative & Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreNSSGA Names Environmental Excellence Award Winners
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of the Environmental Excellence Awards, which recognizes operations that actively demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems. NSSGA awarded a total of nine Gold, 10 Silver and 63 Bronze awards.
Read MoreCalifornia Quarry Under Fire for Stormwater Discharges
According to KPIX news in San Francisco, water quality regulators let a Sonoma County-based quarry know it could face a $4.5 million fine for multiple alleged violations of the Clean Water Act that threaten the survival of endangered salmon populations in tributaries of the Russian River.
Read MoreFederal Judge Sinks Navigable Waters Protection Rule
A federal judge struck down the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). The order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona brings a swift end to the regulation, which was modified under the Trump administration.
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