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When the mining industry fights carbon taxes, it is arguing against its own economic interests, suggests new research from UBC’s Norman B. Keevil

Mining companies are driving away from diesel-powered truck fleets that account for much of their greenhouse gas emissions to low- or zero-carbon alternatives, though the transition will be costly and logistically challenging. Mining companies have announced commitments in 2021 to develop and adopt lower-carbon trucks to curb fossil fuel emissions from mines as part of ...

Tagging along and learning much on a prescribed burn with the Forest Preserves of Cook County; plus the bonus of going to the most remote spot in Cook Cook.

By Benjamin Cox on June 30, 2021 at 7:41pm 6/30/21 7:20PM Route 125 at Horse Barn Road, just east of Pleasant Plains in Sangamon County is closed at this hour due to water over the roadway. ISP District 9 is urging motorists to use an alternate route. WLDS Schedule

By Benjamin Cox on May 6, 2021 at 10:41am UPDATE: Lincoln Land Wind project advisors says this closure is for today only. Old State Road will be closed today, May 7th from 7 AM until noon due to the Lincoln Land Wind Project between Orleans Road and Walbaum Lane near the Antioch Cemetery. This road closure will be for tomorrow for a crane crossing. Detour signs are up for drivers. WLDS Schedule

Clackamas County woman sues Amazon after tripping over package, cites ‘incredible pressure’ put on delivery drivers Updated Dec 23, 2020; Posted Dec 23, 2020 A personal-injury lawsuit says an Amazon delivery worker should have attempted to notify the household of the delivery. Facebook Share An 83-year-old Clackamas County woman suffered significant injuries as a result of a common practice by delivery drivers -- leaving a package on a porch without knocking on the home’s door or ringin...