New research adds to a growing body of evidence that a pavement sealcoat made from coal tar emulsions—commonly used east of the Rocky Mountains to give parking lots and driveways a smooth, finished ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - The pavement sealcoat products used widely around the nation on thousands of asphalt driveways and parking lots are significantly more toxic and mutagenic than previously suspected, ...

The coal tar-based sealcoat commonly applied to asphalt parking lots, driveways and playground areas could be making you sick, a local group says. Representatives from the Huron Valley Watershed ...

CORVALLIS, Ore., April 27 (UPI) --A new study of coal tar sealcoats used to extend the lifespan of asphalt driveways and parking lots shows they are significantly more toxic than previous studies have ...

EAST LANSING — It's used to coat parking lots and to seal driveways. But it's also identified as a probable carcinogen that pollutes storm water and makes its way into rivers and streams. Coal ...

A decision in 2005 banning coal tar pavement sealer in Austin, TX, has snowballed in the past year causing other cities to consider regulation and the coal tar sealcoating industry to challenge the ...

Coal tar-based sealant, used on some asphalt parking lots and driveways in Springfield, is relatively cheap, lasts a long time and is easy to apply. It also contains an extremely high concentration of ...

On June 30, City Council members will have an opportunity to ban harmful, carcinogenic chemicals from seeping into our drinking water. Coal tar-based sealcoat products — which are commonly used in the ...

EAST LANSING — East Lansing became the latest community to ban coal tar-based sealant following a unanimous vote from City Council this week. Coal tar sealants, used to coat parking lots, driveways ...