Author: <span>Jillian Duff</span>

New Mesothelioma Treatment Seems Promising In Pre-Clinical Testing

A professor from the University of Technology, Sydney has developed a new treatment for mesothelioma patients, which has shown promising results in its pre-clinical testing.

Central Mass Metals LLC Fined Nearly $37,000 For Asbestos Violations

Central Mass Metals LLC has been fined by the state for mercury and asbestos violations at its Millbury location.

Shaw Building Update In Niagara County

An update to the seven asbestos violations at the Niagara County Shaw Building is finally released at a public legislature meeting.

Brands of Children’s Crayons and Toys Containing Asbestos Pulled From Shelves

Party City, Dollar Tree, Toys “R” Us, and Buy-Rite pulled brands of kids’ crayons and crime kits containing asbestos from their shelves in response to senators’ letters.

Public Comment Period For Montana Superfund Site Ends Soon

The time for public comments will end this week regarding the EPA’s plan for the Libby Asbestos Superfund site in Montana.

Asbestos Discovered At Denver VA Medical Center

Industrial hygienist finds asbestos in a Denver VA Medical Center building’s stairwell and overhead spaces.

New Report Released On Public Relations To Be Learned From Quebec’s Asbestos Industry

Concordia University is reviewing a report about Quebec’s asbestos history written by its lecturer John Aylen.

Idaho Transportation Dept. Fined Over $100k For Asbestos Violations

Idaho Transportation Department to pay $107,786 in fines per asbestos violations for not inspecting and reporting the hazardous material before demolition.

UMass Realty Fined Over Asbestos Removal At A Hospital

UMass Memorial Realty Inc. to pay $15,000 of a $45,412.50 penalty for improper asbestos removal at former Worcester City Hospital.

California Proposes Legislation Affecting Asbestos Tort Claims

California Assemblyman Ken Cooley has proposed and provided backing for legislation that threatens to deny compensation to victims of asbestos exposure.

Federal Asbestos Regulations Failed To Be Met At An Iowa High School

Construction workers at Washington High School in Iowa failed to meet federal regulations for removing asbestos.

New Investigation Shows Many Brands of Crayons And Toys Contain Asbestos

The Washington D.C.-based Environmental Working Group Action fund commissioned an investigation, which uncovered asbestos in children’s toys.

New Investigation Shows Many Brands of Crayons And Toys Contain Asbestos

The Washington D.C.-based Environmental Working Group Action fund commissioned an investigation, which uncovered asbestos in children’s toys.

New Study Shows Allegheny County Having Asbestos-Related Deaths Drastically Above National Average

The D.C.-based Environmental Working Group Action fund backed study shows Allegheny County as having asbestos deaths much higher than the national average.

New Study Shows Allegheny County Having Asbestos-Related Deaths Drastically Above National Average

The D.C.-based Environmental Working Group Action fund backed study shows Allegheny County as having asbestos deaths much higher than the national average.