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Mitigating Climate Change & Extreme Heat With Reflective Pavements

HOME PHOTO: Reflective pavements could reduce the frequency of heat waves in Chicago by around 30 percent over 20 years. Credit: Jaysin Trevino/Wikimedia Commons MIT postdoc explains how reflective pavements can […]

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The CAC & Canadian Cement Industry Rising to the “Climate Change Challenge”

Michael McSweeney, Cement Association of Canada (CAC), explored the Canadian cement industry, and looked at how Canada is dealing with the climate change challenge. In December 2016, Canada’s First Ministers

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EUPAVE Position Paper: “A Resilient Road Network for Adaptation to Climate Change”

The European Paving Concrete Association (EUPAVE) recently published the Position Paper titled “A Resilient Road Network for Adaptation to Climate Change”. EUPAVE calls on the decision makers to build the resilient,

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Canada & the Government of Québec Invest in Climate Action Project by Ciment Québec

Across the country, Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps our air clean while building a strong economy for today and tomorrow alike. Through initiatives like the Low

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EUPAVE Virtual Debate Held: “How Do Concrete Roads Contribute to More Climate-Resilient Network?”+4th Fact Sheet Published

Ms. Isabel García Muñoz Ms. Isabel García Muñoz, MEP held a VIRTUAL 2022 European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) and European Union (EU) Debate on “Climate resilience and long-term transport infrastructure”

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EUPAVE Online Debate: “Climate Resilience & Long-Term Transport Investment” to be Held Jan. 25 2022-Reg by Jan. 19

The European Concrete Pavement Association (EUPAVE) announces their upcoming event on January 25, 2022, DEBATE: “Climate Resilience & Long-Term Transport Investment” will be hosted by Ms. Isabel García Munoz, MEP. Online

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EUPAVE: New Fact Sheet on Resilience to Climate & Events; Proceedings Now Available: MATEXPO 2021 Workshop

NEW FACT SHEET European Concrete Pavement Association (EUPAVE) has published its new and 4th FACT SHEET titled “Concrete roads show better resilience to climate change and extreme meteorological events“, which

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NOW AVAILABLE: MIT Webinar: “Addressing Climate Challenges with Cool Pavements: A Case Study of Boston & Phoenix”

In August 2021, the International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP) reported on COOL PAVEMENTS in Phoenix, Arizona and Boston, Massachusetts with the research and results in an article titled “Boston:

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Research Update: A Few Changes to Mitigate UHI Effect & Cool Cities

Click to enlarge How hot are cities? A lot [hot]! Cities tend to be several degrees warmer than surrounding rural areas, a phenomenon called the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect.

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FHWA: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking w/LCCA; & Hosts 2nd “Pavement Resilience Peer Exchange”

FHWA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking On November 24, 2020, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a notice and request for comment regarding Design Standards for Highways (Docket No. FHWA-2019-0030). The

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