Just about every agency in Canada has expressed alarm about water use in the tar sands. The Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada, a Calgary-based nonprofit research group, declares water use and ...

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs ...

Add to that the fact that anti-icing agents are corrosive to asphalt and have a negative impact on the environment and it’s clear why scientists are seeking other alternatives to combat icy roads. A ...

The underlying substance is Sumerian bitumen: a naturally occurring petroleum material (often called an asphalt-like “black goo”) long associated with waterproofing and adhesion, and even with ...

Scientists reveal that the deterioration of modern concrete and asphalt structures is due to the presence of trace quantities of organic matter in these structures. Scientists reveal that the ...