HELENA - The Holcim Inc. cement plant near Three Forks is drawing more criticism for its use of industrial waste, this time slag imported from a Canadian lead and zinc operation, then heated to obtain ...

Steel slag, the grey, stone-like material that is left over after making steel, has been used in at least 216 different locations nationwide despite the potential danger to the public, according to an ...

MUSCATINE, Iowa-- People living in Muscatine County say the county board of supervisors needs to take action after a study concluded the material used to repair rural roads is toxic. The county ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Olympus is a global technology leader that provides innovative nondestructive testing and measurement solutions for a wide range of industries, including ...

The rock-like material formed during the process of electric arc furnace steelmaking is referred to as EAF slag. An ad hoc committee will assess human health risks associated with the unencapsulated ...