<p>The new federally funded healthcare initiative targeting people with asbestos-related illnesses in Libby, Montana has begun, and locals have generally responded positively. The $6 million grant that made the initiative possible came from the …
<p>Officials at the University of Wyoming have announced that they have finally determined the cause of asbestos contamination that occurred on the campus earlier this year. Officials say that the asbestos originated from at least one of two small …
<p>The results are in from a two-day symposium held in Florida: while it is certainly defective, Chinese drywall poses no harm to human health. The symposium, held as a joint effort between the state department of health and the University of Florida …
<p>According to new figures released by the United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive, cases of mesothelioma cancer in certain areas of Britain are on the rise. In the West Midlands area, for example, both the male and the female …
<p>In the city of Billerica, Massachusetts, concerns have been raised over the course of the last several months about the safety of Iron Horse Park. Members of the Board of Health believe that pentachlorophenol, a chemical used to treat utility …
<p>At the aging State Theatre in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, work is well underway on a project that will breathe new life into an old building. Thanks to volunteers ranging from film buffs to generous community members, a great deal of work has been …
<p>In Bondurant, Iowa, thousands of tons of construction debris are being disposed of by burial, a move that is not being supported by officials from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The burial procedure has raised some controversy. Polk …
<p>In Albuquerque, New Mexico, a former shelter that catered to homeless veterans has been found to contain asbestos, in addition to human waste and other debris. City officials discovered the contaminants and garbage cluttering the Sundowner Motel …
<p>In Sebring, Florida, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection has identified 12 sites along the Sebring Parkway where concrete debris has tested positive for<a href="http://www.maacenter.org/asbestos/"> asbestos …
<p>Chemical giant DuPont is facing yet another asbestos-related lawsuit. This time, the plaintiff is Roger Neely, the son of former DuPont worker Lively Neely. For over twenty years, Lively Neely brought home asbestos dust on his work clothes, which …
<p>Following a Beacon Hill Roll Call, the approval of both House 155-1 and Senate 36-0 provided new and improved benefits to the veteran community of Massachusetts. </p> <p>Both expand the current law which provides a one-time $1,000 …
<p>Walking down the halls of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport on Thursday was Gary Lee Litrell, a sergeant first class advisor of the Vietnam War. His visit to the VA facility took place just hours after he received a hearty welcome …
<p>In Australia, the WorkSafe organization is facing harsh criticism after they failed to properly investigate an incident at an East Melbourne hospital. During the incident, workers were exposed to asbestos at the Mercy Hospital site. Two men at the …
<p>Major cancer centers across the country are taking a second look at yoga. Big names such as <a href="http://www.maacenter.org/resources/cancercenters/sloankettering.php">Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center</a> and the Dana …
<p>After an explosion in Ottawa released asbestos into the air last week, many Canadians are taking a more aggressive stance against the country’s asbestos industry. The explosion took place at a steam plant in downtown Ottawa, and took the …
<p>Following a nine day trial in Syracuse federal court, two Utica brothers were convicted of environmental violations and fraud due to their illegal asbestos removal business.</p> <p>Paul, 46, and Steven Mancuso, 38, joined their father …
<p>In Estes Park, Colorado, asbestos fears are on the rise after a fire gutted the Park Theatre Mall. According to Dr. George Crislip, asbestos could have been released during the fire. Dr. Crislip warned the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA …
<p>The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled unanimously that the family of a former DuPont retiree who died from <a href="http://www.maacenter.org/mesothelioma/">mesothelioma</a> deserves a new trial. The deceased, Hugh Todd Nye …
<p>A Ripon, Wisconsin man has agreed to clean up his property and pay fines to the state related to asbestos violations and other waste. The man, Donald Wagner, owns a tract of property where he must now clean up mobile homes, tires, boats and other …
<p>In the Texas communities of Bryan and College Station, the Science Park at Research Valley is still vacant. Lynntech, a local company, had hoped to be moved into the building last month, but now it seems that because of various delays, the 180,000 …
