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Nov. 17, 2024

Washington State's Natural Gas Vote: A Turning Point for Zero Carbon?

NurPhoto/Getty In a turn of events that might surprise climate activists, the residents of Washington State recently voted to keep natural gas in their energy mix. This decision reflects a shifting attitude towards zero-carbon ambitions, where prac…

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Nov. 10, 2024

Why Battery Storage Falls Short: Insights from a Green Chicken

As a premium subscriber of Doomberg and host of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I’m enthusiastic to share insights from the latest article, “Storage Units,” which delves into the critical examination of our current approach to rene…

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Nov. 3, 2024

Blended Cements: Potential Challenges and Solutions

This article dives into the world of blended cements, highlighting some of the key challenges they can bring to concrete production. We will examine the importance of blended cements in the concrete industry, analyze the potential challenges associa…

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Oct. 27, 2024

Electrifying Everything Means Higher Energy Costs For Consumers. These DOE Numbers Prove It (Again)

After months of stonewalling, the agency finally published residential energy cost data. Electricity now costs 3.5 times more per Btu than natural gas.   Last year, Stacey Abrams, a prominent Democrat who served in the Georgia House of Repres…

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Oct. 13, 2024

Growing Demand for Concrete Professionals: A Career with Potential

The construction industry is experiencing a surge in demand for skilled professionals, and the concrete sector is no exception. This blog post delves into the reasons behind this growing demand, exploring the stability and exciting opportunities tha…

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Oct. 6, 2024

The Next Gold Rush Is Blue

The Global Water Footprint Water is everywhere, yet it's the commodity we most take for granted. From the ice caps to tropical rainforests, water is the heartbeat of our planet. But how much do we use and what does that mean for the future? Let's …

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Sept. 29, 2024

Banks Back Nuclear Energy

Plant Vogtle | southernnuclear.com   At the Concrete Logic Podcast, we've always advocated for nuclear energy as the practical, common-sense solution to meet the world's skyrocketing energy demands. Whether it's fueling the enormous appetite …

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Sept. 22, 2024

Will AI Be the Reason for Nuclear Energy Resurgence?

Three Mile Island March 28, 1979 | AFP/Getty Images   As the global debate on AI continues, questions linger: Will it eliminate jobs? Boost productivity? Discover cancer cures? Regardless of the answers, AI's rise is driving a potential revi…

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Sept. 15, 2024

Will U.S. Cement Repeat British Steel’s Downfall?

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, the transformation of the British steel industry provides a compelling case study with significant implications for the U.S. cement industry. By understanding the forces driving these changes, indust…

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Sept. 8, 2024

New Zealand's Fossil Fuel Fiasco

Welcome to the Land of the Long White Cloud New Zealand, the picturesque land known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, has a population of about five million people. This island nation has long been celebrated for its green energy ini…

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