Asbestos Insulation Linked to Increase in Australian Mesothelioma Cases
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has seen an increase in mesothelioma cases, and a new study shows it might be linked to asbestos insulation.
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Asbestos Insulation Linked to Increase in Australian Mesothelioma Cases
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has seen an increase in mesothelioma cases, and a new study shows it might be linked to asbestos insulation.
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 Ban in US Inches Closer with New Legislation
Federal lawmakers this week passed one of the most important environmental bills that will overhaul how the U.S. government regulates toxic chemicals, and it could bring the nation closer to banning asbestos. The U.S. Senate passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)…
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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.
$55 Million To Be Paid By Johnson & Johnson In Talcum Powder Case
Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $55 million in a talcum powder case for feminine hygiene products that caused ovarian cancer.
Pipe Bursts Cause $1.3M In Asbestos Damage At Framingham Schools
$1.3M will be spent to clean up burst pipes in Framingham Schools where asbestos tiling complicated the water flooding.
Pillsbury Mills Plant Partner Faces Indictment For Improper Asbestos Removal
A partner who helped with the demolition of the former Pillsbury Mills plant is facing federal indictment for improper asbestos removal.
Patriots Environmental Corp. Charged With Illegal Asbestos Disposal
Ron and Curt Bussiere of Patriots Environmental Corporation have been charged with illegal waste disposal, including asbestos.
Asbestos Controversy At Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University continues its plans to renovate Stevenson Hall despite the current asbestos controversy.
Asbestos Controversy At Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University continues its plans to renovate Stevenson Hall despite the current asbestos controversy.
Investigation Shows Orlando Firefighters Exposed To Asbestos
An Environmental Protection investigation showed Orlando firefighters were exposed to dangerously high levels of asbestos.
Criminal Asbestos Investigation Underway At Brady Sullivan Site
A state and federal criminal investigation linked to asbestos is underway at Brady Sullivan’s Pacific Mills site.