EPA Gives $2.1M to Improve Firefighting Efforts Near Asbestos Superfund Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given $2.1 million to expedite firefighting capabilities at the Libby Asbestos Superfund site in Montana.
Thatcher Mills Burns to the Ground Causing Asbestos Concerns
The former Standard Coosa Thatcher Mills building burned to the ground last week, causing concerns about potential exposure to asbestos.
Thatcher Mills Burns to the Ground Causing Asbestos Concerns
The former Standard Coosa Thatcher Mills building burned to the ground last week, causing concerns about potential exposure to asbestos.
South Korea Strengthens Its Asbestos Regulations
South Korea has revised its Asbestos Safety Management Act to update regulations for renovations and demolitions of buildings containing asbestos.
EPA Awards Oklahoma Nearly $203,000 for Asbestos Protection
The EPA has awarded the Oklahoma Department of Labor $202,970 to help protect school children and state workers from asbestos exposure.
Recently Released Records Show Portland Public Schools With Asbestos
Records were released last week showing that many Portland Public Schools contain asbestos, exposing students, teachers, and staff to this deadly substance.
Asbestos Removal Uncovers Unknown Areas of Coughlin High School
Asbestos work done by Apollo, Inc. in Coughlin High School reveals a hidden passageway, skylight, and ample steel.
ADAO Applauds Obama’s Signing of the 21st Century Chemical Safety Act
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) celebrates President Obama’s signing of the 21st century Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act.
Rochester Man Sentenced for Exposing Employees to Asbestos
A man from Rochester, NY, was sentenced to two years of probation and 150 community services hours and fined $15k for exposing employees to asbestos.
Hillsboro Landfill Fined $6,400 For Failing To Cover Asbestos Properly
Hillsboro Landfill Inc. has been fined $6,400 by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for improperly covering asbestos waste.
Montana State University Receives $18k for Asbestos Research
Montana State University (MSU) received $18k for asbestos research as part of a $190k grant to increase quality healthcare.
Asbestos Discovered in Mill Run Building During Construction
Asbestos was discovered at the Mill Run project site in Levittown, Pennsylvania during construction into a mixed-use assisted care facility.
10,000 Feet Of Collier Water Utility Asbestos Piping To Be Replaced
10,000 feet of piping containing asbestos will be replaced by 2017 as part of a $1.4 million Collier County Water project.
Dumpster With Asbestos Warning Left In Detroit Neighborhood
A dumpster left by a city contractor weeks ago was left in the middle of the street in a Detroit neighborhood.
Sen. Rand Paul Blocks White House Support Of TSCA
The White House says it will back a bipartisan bill to overhaul asbestos regulation, but Senator Rand Paul put a hold on it.