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.
Category: Asbestos Exposure & Bans
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.
Firefighters Face Increased Risk of Developing Cancers, Including Mesothelioma
NIOSH discovered an increased risk of mesothelioma among U.S. firefighters, and believes spreading awareness and protection will minimize this danger.
Mesothelioma Survivor: Vermiculite Remains a Threat in American Homes
Mesothelioma survivor Bill Cawlfield is educating others about the dangers of the remaining vermiculite insulation in millions of American homes.
9/11 Survivors: Worries About Asbestos and Mesothelioma Still Linger
Anniversary of 9/11 reminds many that asbestos exposure that day still leaves them with uncertain future regarding mesothelioma.
Global Burden of Asbestos Still Growing with Life Years Lost to Mesothelioma
Between 1994 and 2010, more than 2.1 million years of human life were lost to malignant mesothelioma, according to the latest research from Japan.