Asbestos Fears Linger After Massive Australian Brush Fire
Fire-damaged asbestos could hinder cleanup efforts in Western Australia’s town of Yarloop, raising residents’ concerns about dangerous asbestos exposure.
Toyota Warns Australians of Fake Brake Pads with Asbestos
The Japanese manufacturer said more than 500,000 of its cars may contain counterfeit brake pads with deadly asbestos.
Demolition Begins of ‘Mr. Fluffy Homes’ Contaminated with Asbestos
Australian officials are beginning the pilot demolition program of “Mr. Fluffy homes” containing deadly asbestos insulation which leads to mesothelioma.
Officials Will Release List of Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Homes to the Public
Homeowners and safety advocates have mixed reactions to publishing the list of more than 1,000 homes containing the mineral responsible for mesothelioma.
James Hardie Proposes Compensating Asbestos Victims in Installments
Asbestos victim advocates in Australia strongly oppose the proposal because it would never fully compensate those diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Asbestos Found on Rottnest Island Angers Activists, Medical Community
Activists and medical professionals in Australia say Rottnest Island officials are downplaying danger of asbestos recently found on the tourist destination.
Australian Government Will Compensate Residents of Mr. Fluffy Homes
The Australian Capital Territory will use $1 billion loan to buy asbestos-laden Mr. Fluffy homes from homeowners and then demolish the residences.
Australian Government Will Compensate Residents of Mr. Fluffy Homes
The Australian Capital Territory will use $1 billion loan to buy asbestos-laden Mr. Fluffy homes from homeowners and then demolish the residences.
Deadly Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Products Are Still Affecting Australians
New evidence shows 1,000-plus homes across Australia still contain deadly Mr. Fluffy asbestos insulation decades after government cleanup efforts.