<p>In the lovely seaside town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, a major asbestos removal project is scheduled to begin. Several parts of Provincetown’s historic Town Hall buildings are known to contain asbestos, and the abatement process will …
<p>In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, locals are excited about receiving a grant from the federal government that can be used to clean up environmental hazards at a former industrial site. The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a $300,000 grant for …
<p>In the city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, many Canadians have been pleased to learn that soon the intensive care unit at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital will be updated and improved. According to Jim Allen, the hospital’s director of …
<p>Five fire-damaged buildings in Tyler, Texas have been signed over to Smith County officials. The properties, all of which line Spring Avenue, were formerly owned by the Genecov Group. Genecov provided $100,000 as part of their donation. The money …
<p>At West Texas A&M University many professors have been displaced due to a $16.2 million renovation of the University’s Classroom Center. "Our quarters have been snug but certainly workable," said one A&M …
<p>A man and his wife have filed an asbestos lawsuit against 10 companies. Robert and Betty smith allege that Robert became ill with an asbestos-related disease caused by the negligence of those companies named in the lawsuit. Robert Smith claims he …
<p>The Montpelier School District has filed an lawsuit against flooring company Morrison-Clark, Inc. The school district hopes to recover damages resulting from the firm’s problematic handling of an asbestos cleanup project last summer at …
<p>UK officials have issued general health warning after children were found with protective suits that some believe could have been contaminated with asbestos, a toxic material linked to lung cancer, mesothelioma, COPD, and asbestosis. The suits …
<p>In Corpus Christi, Texas, the developer of the Parkdale Plaza began work on the redevelopment of the property this week. The first step of the project occurred on Monday, when workers began removing asbestos from the aging shopping center. …
<p>The owner of a Queen-based asbestos removal company has been sentenced to several years in prison after failing to pay $1.6 million in required workers’ compensation premiums. Chong-mun Chae, the owner of the business, will be deported …
<p>The man that President Obama has picked to head up the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a background in dealing with asbestos related issues, in addition to many other qualifications. Obama’s first pick for the job …
<p>Robert Duffy, Mayor of Rochester, New York, is seeking assistance for the city’s planned redevelopment of Renaissance Square, an asbestos-laden site. After being rebuffed by the Federal Transit Administration, Duffy plans to travel to …
<p>The 118-year-old Prendergast Library in Jamestown, New York may shut down for up to three months due to an asbestos removal and renovation project. Asbestos, linked to <a href="http://www.maacenter.org/mesothelioma/">mesothelioma…
<p>A former boxing champion has lost his life due to exposure to asbestos. Now the family of William O’Rourke is fighting for asbestos awareness in order to honor the memory of the deceased. William O’Rourke was a former boxing …
<p>In Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the State Road Plaza complex will soon be surrounded by fences, as workers and officials prepare to begin a multi-million dollar project that will remove toxic asbestos from the plaza before razing the complex. The …
<p>Near Savannah, Georgia, the Oatland Island Wildlife Center is currently undergoing asbestos abatement. The building will get a $5 million renovation, and removing lead paint and asbestos that have been present in the building since it was …
<p>Trevor Alburey, age 63, passed away earlier this year after a prolonged battle with mesothelioma. Mr. Alburey lived in Swallow Hill, Thurlby, England, and worked for many years as a driving instructor. Mr. Alburey was diagnosed with the rare …
<p>Medical researchers are warning that the health risks associated with asbestos have been underestimated. A report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has indicated that asbestos may be possible for more cancers than …
<p>George Harper, a former pipe-fitter who ran his own business, Harper Mechanical, is still mourned by his family and friends. Harper died in January of 2008 following a battle with mesothelioma cancer. </p> <p>“George started …
<p>City workers have boarded up a dangerous, asbestos-laden former hospital building in Indianapolis. The old Winona Memorial Hospital was sealed off on Wednesday after concerns about public safety were raised. The building has been vacant since 2004 …
