Rosetta Genomics offers MicroRNA-based mesothelioma diagnostic test

"Press Release from Rosette Genomics
Rosetta Genomics Announces Commercial Availability of Its Third MicroRNA-BasedDiagnostic Test: miRview(TM) meso
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Mesothelioma Treatment Gets Boost with New Diagnostic Test

"Israeli-based MicroRNA company, Rosetta Genomics, has made a giant leap in cancer diagnosis by announcing the commercial availability of its third diagnostic test, miRview (TM) meso.
This breakthrough marks the first molecularly-based test that can accurately diagnose mesothelioma from other types of cancers found in the lung.
MicroRNAs are recently-discovered RNAs that consist of a chain of [...]" (2008-12-31)
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Australian Resident Wins Asbestos-Related Lawsuit Against Ford

"The Ford Motor Company announced last week that they intend to drop their appeal against an $840,000 asbestos compensation battle involving Antonino Lo Presti. Lo Presti learned the news while he was in bed at Perth’s Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital on Christmas Eve.
The six-year case first made legal history when Lo Presti was awarded damages [...]" (2008-12-30)
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Widower of mesothelioma victim writes account of loneliness

"Thomas Dumm, who teaches at Massachusett’s Amherst College, has explored what loneliness means in our lives in his new book Loneliness as a Way of Life. After having lost his own wife to pleural mesothelioma not so long ago, his own life provides powerful source material for his analysis.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s book " (2008-12-30)
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Next stage of asbestos cleanup ahead for Bozeman superfund site

"By submitting its proposal to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, the City of Bozeman has moved one step closer to cleaning up the asbestos contamination that turned an area near the new Bozeman Public Library into a superfund site. Asbestos became a problem at the site because it was previously used to store " (2008-12-30)
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New York high school experiences asbestos scare

"New York high school experiences asbestos scare
Dobbs Ferry, NY - Work to remove asbestos from Dobbs Ferry High School's auditorium began Friday, December 26.
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Researchers Making Strides in Mesothelioma Treatment

"One of the most devastating types of asbestos-related disease is mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. This disease is particularly harmful due to the extreme latency period that is associated with it.
Most cases of mesothelioma take anywhere from 20 to 50 years to develop, which typically results in a [...]" (2008-12-29)
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Vitamin Trials for Cancer Prevention Offer Disappointing Results

"Vitamin Trials Offer Disappointing Results
Two large studies performed in the United States show that using the vitamin supplements E and C have no effect on the risk of cancer.
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Cancer Replacing Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer

"Cancer Replacing Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer
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Mesothelioma mechanism being studied by Ohio State U scientists

"Scientists at Ohio State University are breaking new ground in their study of the molecular mechanisms by which asbestos fibers trigger cancer. These scientists have been able to observe how an asbestos fiber binds to a specific receptor protein on the surface of a cell. This attachment is the first step in what " (2008-12-24)
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Four charged with manslaughter in deaths at Deutsche Bank building

"Last year, two New York firefighters were killed in a fire at the former Deutsche Bank building in Manhattan. The building was undergoing asbestos removal in preparation for demolition because of damage it received during the September 11, 2001 bombings.
During this work, a water pipe from the basement had been cut, shutting " (2008-12-24)
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Iron Range mesothelioma study update from U Minn scientists

"Scientists with the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health have developed a plan for the 5-year, $4.9 million research that will attempt to uncover why there is such an elevated rate of mesothelioma among miners in Minnesota’s Iron Range. The plans were approved recently by an independent scientific review board, and data " (2008-12-23)
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City of Bozeman Submits Asbestos Cleanup Proposal

"The city of Bozeman has released a cleanup proposal to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) concerning the asbestos contamination at the CMC Asbestos Bozeman State Superfund Site. Now the DEQ is waiting to see the public’s opinion about the current plans and addendum to the 2002 Voluntary Cleanup Plan for the site.
Colleen Owen, [...]" (2008-12-23)
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Ohio Republicans would set additional hurdles for asbestos claimants

"Ohio has been an active stage for tort reform, especially in asbestos and other toxic tort cases. Now some Republicans are supporting a bill that would create additional hurdles for asbestos claimants. But some supreme court justices have noted how difficult is can be already to make a claim in Ohio for asbestos-related " (2008-12-22)
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Asbestos Manufacturers

"The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of manufacturers who have failed to warn about the dangers of asbestos used to insulate their products.
Involving more than a dozen companies, the court drew many briefings from organizations and businesses around the country.
In the publicized Simonetta v. Viad Corporation, the state high court was contemplating [...]" (2008-12-22)
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Ohio State University Conducts Research on Asbestos Fibers

"Scientists from Ohio State University are currently analyzing how asbestos fibers form cancer in human cells. The researchers are hoping their work will contribute to new drug developments, treatments, and increase the amount of mesothelioma survivors. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is almost exclusively cause by asbestos exposure.
To conduct the study, researchers [...]" (2008-12-22)
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Asbestos Being Removed from Ironton Memorial Hall

"Asbestos is currently being removed from the Memorial Hall building in Ironton, Ohio. The Ironton City Council recently hired Solid Rock Construction in order to complete an emergency restoration job on the building costing approximately $185,000. The asbestos that is left on the buildings roof is being removed with a crane.
Asbestos was used [...]" (2008-12-22)
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St. Louis Man Sentenced for Improper Removal of Asbestos

"A developer from St. Louis, Missouri was sentenced on Friday to spend the next two years in a federal prison. Matthew Burghoff reportedly admitted to handling asbestos improperly as well as to committing financial crimes related to his development company.
Burghoff, who is the head of Mambo Development, pleaded guilty to the charges stemming from [...]" (2008-12-22)
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Updated Information on University of Minnesota’s Mesothelioma Study

"The University of Minnesota recently gave an update on their five-year study involving the Iron Range and its relationship to mesothelioma. The presentation on the $4.9 million project of the rate of lung cancer among taconite miners was held on Thursday at the Mountain Iron Community Center.
In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health and [...]" (2008-12-19)
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Washington Supreme Court lets equipment manufacturers off the hook

"The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that an equipment manufacturer cannot be held accountable to asbestos victims if the company did not add asbestos directly to its product. The court conceived the question as whether a manufacturer should be required to warn of health risks of another manufacturer’s products.
The plaintiffs alleged that " (2008-12-19)
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Massachusetts roofing company hit with asbestos fines

"Certified Residential Roofing and Siding of Shrewsbury is being fined $46,412.50 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for violating asbestos regulations. The DEP has alleged that the roofing contractor failed to follow required procedures when removing Transite asbestos-containing roofing materials from a Worcester home.
When asbestos materials are removed from a structure, there are " (2008-12-19)
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Research Shows Asbestos Exposure Still a Problem in Workers

"A report from the Center for Disease Control shows that occupational exposure to asbestos is still a problem despite efforts to limit exposure. They have stated that young trade workers are still developing diseases typically related to exposure to asbestos-containing materials.
Information from thirty-eight years of research conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety [...]" (2008-12-19)
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University Building Undergoes Asbestos Removal, Reopens “Green”

"A building located on the Central Washington University Campus in Yakima, Washington that was closed due to asbestos contamination back in the late 1990’s will soon reopen as the university’s first “green” building. Asbestos and other toxic materials have now been removed from the building.
Materials containing asbestos were commonly used throughout the early twentieth [...]" (2008-12-19)
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Asbestos to be Removed from ConMed Building in Utica

"During routine testing earlier this month at the ConMed building in Utica, New York asbestos was discovered in floor tiles located in the building. The testing was being conducted due to the building’s current renovation project according to a statement made on Friday by ConMed’s Chief Financial Officer Robert Shallish.
Shallish has stated that, “The [...]" (2008-12-19)
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Mother of Three Finds Relief Through Mesothelioma Treatment

"Debbie Brewer, who was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in November 2006, will be enjoying many more holidays with her family thanks to a new treatment in Germany. At the time of her initial diagnosis, Brewer was only given a few months to survive.
Today, she’s able to spend time with her three children, Siobhan, 22, Richard, [...]" (2008-12-18)
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Ohio Asbestos Bill Could Hurt Mesothelioma Victims

"A new bill introduced to the Ohio state legislature could potentially limit the rights of asbestos exposure victims in pursuing compensation for their illness.
The Associated Press reports that Republican lawmakers in Ohio are advocating a bill that would require asbestos victims filing lawsuits, to disclose details about claims made towards trusts set up for bankrupt [...]" (2008-12-18)
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Woman Campaigns for UK Chemoembolisation Trials After Successful Treatment

"Woman Campaigns for UK Chemoembolisation Trials After Successful Treatment
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U.S. Supreme Court to consider reinstating asbestos settlement against Travelers

"The United States Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether to reinstate a settlement of approximately $500 million against Travelers Companies Inc. who was the long-time insurer for Johns Manville Corp. Johns Manville Corp. was once the larger asbestos manufacturer in the world.
The settlement purportedly would resolve any and all asbestos claims related to " (2008-12-18)
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NY building developer faces over $48K in proposed fines

"Building developer State Assets LLC of Brooklyn, New York has been cited with 18 alleged safety violations following an inspection of the company’s building rehabilitation site in New Haven, Connecticut. The proposed fines total $48,100. The inspection was triggered by employee complaints, and the violations involved such things as improper asbestos removal, inadequate " (2008-12-18)
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Massachusetts Man Charged With Violating Clean Air Act

"On Tuesday the superintendent for the Soldiers Home located in Holyoke, Massachusetts was indicted for charges related to improper removal of asbestos-containing materials. Paul A. Morin who is a resident of Chicopee, Massachusetts was charged with directing and overseeing a project in which asbestos was removed illegally at a state hospice facility.
Morin was indicted [...]" (2008-12-18)
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Asbestos Discovered at Kansas Library

"Recently during a renovation project at the Abilene Public Library located in Abilene, Kansas the question of the presence of asbestos was raised and now city commissioners are having the building assessed by a Manhattan consulting group. HWS will be putting together a report for the commission in the near future. The firm [...]" (2008-12-18)
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Fire Breaks Out at U.S. State Department During Asbestos Abatement

"A fire broke out at the U.S. State Department building located at 2200 C Street NW at approximately 4:30 Thursday morning, leaving the office temporarily closed. The building was in the process of asbestos abatement work.
Although undisturbed asbestos poses limited risk for exposure when the material is disturbed it poses significant risk. Exposure [...]" (2008-12-18)
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Fire district accused of improperly handling asbestos

"Fire district accused of improperly handling asbestos
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The Multiple Dangers of Asbestos-Related Diseases

"While it is common knowledge that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, much of the public is unaware that asbestos exposure can also cause the disease. In fact, those who have been exposed to asbestos and continue to smoke cigarettes, the risk of developing lung cancer is increased by as much as [...]" (2008-12-17)
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Fort Bragg soldiers exposed to asbestos on base

"Several paratroopers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina were exposed to asbestos while cleaning a barracks storage room. The soldiers scraped up old asbestos-containing floor tiles and carried the debris out of the building over a three-week period. As many as ten soldiers have been exposed to asbestos at the base.
An Army spokesperson has " (2008-12-17)
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Mesa, AZ hotel site is happily found “slum and blighted”

"Developers planning a hotel and convention center near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona were counting on the future site being designated “slum and blighted”—a designation that brings with it valuable tax breaks to support redevelopment. And things have gone their way.
The City Council unanimously approved the designation last week, finding that asbestos contamination " (2008-12-17)
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New Zealand: Asbestos discovered on Muriwai Beach

"New Zealand: Asbestos discovered on Muriwai Beach
A park manager has discovered asbestos at the Muriwai Beach dunes and contractors are now working to remove it.
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Asbestos Discovered in Texas City Water Supply

"Tests conducted on the water supply in Lufkin, Texas back in 1991 showed that asbestos was present in the city’s water. Shortly after the discovery, in 2001 the city was awarded a grant in the amount of $16 million to remove the cause of the asbestos tainted water and now officials are stating that [...]" (2008-12-16)
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Asbestos-Related Settlement Against Travelers May be Reinstated

"On December 12th the United States Supreme Court announced their agreement to consider the possibility of reinstating a $500 million asbestos-related settlement involving Travelers Companies Inc. The company has been named in a number of suits alleging that they attempted to intentionally hide the dangerous nature of asbestos.
Exposure to asbestos may result in any [...]" (2008-12-16)
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Mesothelioma Patient Wins $7.5 Million Settlement

"A man residing in Vallejo, California has recently won a lawsuit awarding him $7.5 million for his asbestos-related injuries. Robert “Bobby” Hilt allegedly developed mesothelioma while employed as a janitor and marine machinist on Mare Island and in San Francisco. Hilt was diagnosed at the age of sixty-four.
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by [...]" (2008-12-16)
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Washington Supreme Court Rules in Asbestos-Related Case

"The Washington Supreme Court has recently ruled on two cases calling into question the accountability a company should have regarding products manufactured by them that have asbestos materials added to them after production. The plaintiffs in the two cases were Joseph Simonetta and Vernon Braaten who both have previously worked aboard naval ships.
Both men [...]" (2008-12-16)
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Asbestos Victims Angered by Compensation Delay

"The Australian Government is refusing to guarantee asbestos victims compensation due to pressure from mining giant BHP Billiton. The Asbestos Victims Association is demanding full compensation for those afflicted with asbestos-related illness.
Campaigners say that companies were aware of the dangers of asbestos in 1960, but Australia’s minister has labeled 1971 as the year when companies [...]" (2008-12-16)
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Asbestos slowing demolition of Liberty, Ohio’s Ramada Inn

"The dilapidated Ramada Inn at 4255 Belmont Ave. in Liberty, Ohio has been vacant for seven years. Plans to demolish and redevelop the site have been frustrated by the discovery of more asbestos than anticipated. All asbestos must be removed from the building before the structure can be torn down to avoid releasing " (2008-12-16)
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Some good news on the overall cancer rate

"Uncovering the Meaning of the New Cancer Statistics
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Asbestos cleanup progressing at burned Imperial Tobacco plant

"After arson damaged the Imperial Tobacco plant in Greenville, North Carolina last April, it was determined that the plant would have to be demolished. A hazardous materials abatement team is supervising efforts to recover all reusable materials from the asbestos-ridden debris. For example, the 100-year-old bricks are in excellent conditions and will be " (2008-12-16)
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Company and director fined for exposing staff to asbestos

"HSE warns businesses to ensure they keep accurate details of asbestos in their buildings before any construction work takes place. Managers of non-domestic premises must also ensure they act upon any information about asbestos, which they may hold. The warning follows a serious incident in which at least 15 tradesmen were exposed to airborne asbestos fibres [...]" (2008-12-16)
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Studies show that young tradesmen are being exposed to asbestos

"Studies show that young tradesmen are being exposed to asbestos
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Union Workers Protest Possible Improper Asbestos Removal

"Union workers in Lyndhurst, New Jersey were sighted protesting regarding asbestos on December 9th outside of what was formerly known as the Bedroc building located in Lyndhurst. The protesters were from the Laborers Local 78 Union and they were protesting what they believed to be unsafe practices regarding roof work being conducted by non-union [...]" (2008-12-15)
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Asbestos To Be Removed at Abandoned Connecticut Property

"On States Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut a long abandoned building is now being rid of asbestos. The building is located at 333 State Street near Housatonic Community College.
Asbestos was widely used throughout the early twentieth century in a variety of building and automotive products. It wasn’t until the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [...]" (2008-12-15)
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Australia’s Recognition of Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure

"Once praised for its fire-resistant and insulating properties, the naturally occurring mineral asbestos has become a worldwide tragic problem. Since the beginning of its use, many countries have been faced with catastrophic numbers of asbestos exposure and asbestos-related disease.
This is especially true for Australia, which currently has the highest incidence of mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a rare [...]" (2008-12-15)
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Mesothelioma patients: Registration open for ADAO conference

"The Fifth Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference will be held March 27 through March 29, 2009 at the Manhattan Beach Marriott located in Manhattan Beach, California. To register or get more information about the conference, go to the ADAO website.
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) hosts the conference each year to bring together " (2008-12-15)
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Central Wash. U. asbestos-ridden building reopens green

"In the late 1990s, Central Washington University in Yakima, Washington closed Dean Hall because it was contaminated with asbestos and heavy metals. But now the building is reopening. In addition to clearing away the asbestos and other toxic substances from the building, the university has reused the bulk of the building to create " (2008-12-15)
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VA advisory panel: Symptoms of Gulf War veterans are real and deserve attention

"New Report Brings Hope to Veterans
Hundreds of thousands of veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War of 1991 have suffered many devastating health issues since returning home.
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Asbestos violations cited at Bend, Oregon mobile home park

"Two contractors, Hoviss Build Group LLC and Willamette Builders Group LLC, have been fined $15,000 by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for performing asbestos removal projects without valid licenses and for failing to properly dispose of asbestos-containing materials. The violations occurred during the demolition of mobile homes units at the Sun Country Mobile " (2008-12-12)
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Registration Begins for Asbestos Awareness Day Conference

"Official registration for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) 5th annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference has begun. The conference is on March 27 - 29, 2009 and will be held at the Manhattan Beach Marriott in Manhattan Beach, California.
The purpose of ADAO is to provide updated information on asbestos and asbestos-related disease. Such diseases that [...]" (2008-12-12)
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UK Pharmacists Raise Money for Mesothelioma Research

"Pharmacists in the United Kingdom have come to together in efforts to raise money for mesothelioma and cancer research.
By selling awareness key chains and wristbands to concerned citizens, pharmacists sponsored a 40 mile bicycle and walking marathon last month. Their efforts resulted in raising thousands of pounds dedicated to mesothelioma research.
One of the most fatal [...]" (2008-12-12)
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Hadley, Mass. fined for further environmental violations

"Mohawk Companies Inc. is in trouble again. In 2005, the company was fined $14,500 for asbestos violations during the renovation of the Mountain Farms Mall. Now the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined the company $7,000 for violations of air quality and hazardous waste regulations found during a routine inspection last year. " (2008-12-12)
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Ten U.S. Soldiers Exposed to Asbestos During Renovation Project

"Over the past three weeks, a group of soldiers have been exposed to high levels of asbestos-containing floor tiles while renovating the 82nd Airborne Division storage room. According to Bryan Sleigh, the division’s top doctor, chest x-rays and other tests have already shown signs of dangers exposure levels.
The investigation of the project began when a [...]" (2008-12-11)
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Australia Installing Mesothelioma Prevention Plan

"A safety action plan launched by the Minister for Australia’s State Industrial Relations aims to prevent mesothelioma and asbestos-related disease through education and awareness.
Dubbed the Asbestos Safety Action Plan, the initiative was developed by the Asbestos Advisory Committee and announced during the Asbestos Victim’s Memorial Day.
Under the plan, new guidance and training materials for workers [...]" (2008-12-11)
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No Sign Of Asbestos Exposure At Fort Bragg Barrack, According To Tests

"Air quality testing at a Fort Bragg Army barrack this week did not reveal asbestos contamination, according to an Army doctor. Tests were conducted after 10 soldiers were ordered to rip up old asbestos-containing floor tiles in a barrack storeroom, which may have released asbestos fibers into the air.
Dr. Bryan Sleigh, who represents the [...]" (2008-12-11)
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Roseburg, Oregon appeals fine for asbestos violation

"The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined the City of Roseburg $5,400 for allowing an unlicensed contractor to remove and dispose of asbestos-containing cement. The City has appealed that fine and continues to negotiate the penalty with the DEQ.
The fine arose from a project to install a new, smaller diameter storm pipeline between " (2008-12-11)
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Roseburg, Oregon appeals fine for asbestos violation

"The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined the City of Roseburg $5,400 for allowing an unlicensed contractor to remove and dispose of asbestos-containing cement. The City has appealed that fine and continues to negotiate the penalty with the DEQ.
The fine arose from a project to install a new, smaller diameter storm pipeline between " (2008-12-11)
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Minnesota Resident Dies Of Mesothelioma Cancer

"A resident of Hastings, Minnesota has died after a battle with mesothelioma cancer. Kenneth B. Kjos, age 88, passed away at home on December 9, 2008.
Mesothelioma, also known as asbestos cancer, is a fatal disease caused by previous exposure to asbestos. Due to the latency period associated with this type of cancer, newly diagnosed [...]" (2008-12-11)
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UPS Supervisor Loses Battle With Mesothelioma Cancer

"A Pennsylvania UPS supervisor died at home on Monday following a battle with mesothelioma cancer. Thomas S. McGuire of Broomall was just 47 years old.
McGuire attended Cardinal O’Hara High School in Delaware County and began working with UPS as a night-shift truck loader while he was a student at West Chester University. He left the [...]" (2008-12-11)
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5th Annual Asbestos Awareness Conference To Be Held In March

"The 5th Annual Asbestos Awareness Conference is scheduled for March 27-29, 2009 and will be held at the Manhattan Beach Marriott in California. Sponsored by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) the conference brings together individuals who have been affected by asbestos exposure, as well as employers and employees of asbestos-related industry, research scientists, and [...]" (2008-12-11)
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Asbestos Abatement Complete at Claremont Mill

"The asbestos abatement project at the Claremont Mill located in Claremont, New Hampshire has been completed recently and renovations are under way to turn the old mill into a retail and commercial space. The mill has been sitting unused for nearly fifty years which is why it was necessary to abate asbestos as well [...]" (2008-12-11)
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Texas Woman Files Asbestos-Related Lawsuit

"A woman residing in Texas has recently filed an asbestos-related lawsuit on behalf of her late husband. Lois Robinson named thirty-three defendant corporations in the suit as being allegedly responsible for her husband’s development of mesothelioma, an asbestos-caused disease.
Included in the list of defendant corporations are A.W. Chesterton, Westinghouse, Fluor, GE, Georgia Pacific, 3m, [...]" (2008-12-11)
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Army soldiers are concerned for their health after asbestos incident

"Army soldiers are concerned for their health after asbestos incident
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15 tradesmen exposed to asbestos fibers for over two months

"UK: Tradesmen exposed to asbestos fibers
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Potential landmark mesothelioma case before Penn. Supreme Court

"The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is hearing what could be a landmark mesothelioma case to determine whether Pennsylvania will adopt the American Law Institute’s Restatement (Third) of Torts to recognize elements of negligence in products liability cases alleging strict liability. Pennsylvania law has, so far, kept these claims separate.
In the Bogosh case, Mr. " (2008-12-10)
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Waived Autopsy for Man Diagnosed With Mesothelioma

"Since filing an asbestos-related lawsuit last year against several manufacturers of asbestos products, James Ross has finally received word that the required autopsy for mesothelioma claimants in King County, Washington will be waived in his case.
According to the law, mesothelioma victims who pass away during civil litigation in King County must undergo an autopsy. Regardless [...]" (2008-12-10)
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Asbestos Abatement Contractors Beware

"Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was widely used in a variety of building materials. The use of asbestos was fitted in nearly every home or building built before 1978. Generally, asbestos does not cause health problems unless its fibers are released into the air; so many structures built before the 1980s still contain asbestos.
Evidence has [...]" (2008-12-9)
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Newtown, CT construction delayed pending asbestos documentation

"Connecticut’s Department of Environmental Protection won’t give the go ahead for Newtown, Connecticut to begin work on its new town hall until more documentation is provided to show that the town safety disposed of asbestos and other hazardous substances from the site. In addition to asbestos, state officials are looking for proof that materials " (2008-12-9)
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Documentary shows hazards of shipbreaking

"A new documentary, “The Last Rites,” gives a view into the lives of laborers in the shipyards of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, where ships go to die. The work of dismantling enormous ocean-going vessels is back breaking. And in the process, workers are exposed to high levels of asbestos and other toxins without " (2008-12-9)
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Asbestos Victim Gains Victory in Autopsy Case

"James Ross, who is a Seattle, Washington resident, was diagnosed with a cancer caused by asbestos approximately two years ago and filed a lawsuit against a number of companies that he felt were responsible for his asbestos-related illness last year. It was after filing the lawsuit that Ross became aware that if he was [...]" (2008-12-9)
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Two Oregon Contractors Fined for Improper Asbestos Removal

"Two Oregon contractors were recently fined by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality due to their improper removal of asbestos containing materials. The violations allegedly took place during the demolition of three mobile homes in Bend, Oregon.
Willamette Builders Group LLC and Hoviss Build Group LLC were both issued a $15, 000 civil penalty for [...]" (2008-12-9)
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Bush Aides Enacting Pro Asbestos Legislation

"In one of President Bush’s final legislative pushes, aides are rushing to complete new regulations which would make it harder for the government to regulate asbestos and other hazardous chemicals.
Strenuously opposed by President Elect-Obama, the proposal would add a step or two in an already lengthy process of producing standards to protect the health of [...]" (2008-12-8)
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Asbestos Exposure Report from ATSDR on Libby Vermiculite

"More than a thousand local residents in Libby, Montana have been affected by asbestos-containing vermiculite since the 1920s. In fact, over 200 of these residents have actually passed away from an asbestos-related disease.
This is why the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has recently released a report identifying the groups of people most [...]" (2008-12-8)
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W.R. Grace cleanup in Ellwood City, PA halted for season

"The EPA has halted cleanup operations for the season at W.R. Grace’s former vermiculite manufacturing facility in the 1400 block of Factory Avenue in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. The cleanup will restart in the spring as weather permits. This fall, crews removed asbestos-contaminated soil from the hillside behind the Ellwood City Moose Hall and " (2008-12-8)
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Oak Ridge Nat’l Lab set for environmental cleanup

"The Dept of Energy has given its okay to the monumental environmental cleanup that is needed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, about 20 miles west of Knoxville, Tennessee. The national science laboratory and nuclear weapons plant is contaminated with everything from asbestos to radioactive waste. More than 400 buildings will be demolished. " (2008-12-8)
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Clinical Trials Struggling to Attract Participants

"Clinical Trials Struggling to Attract Participants
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Widow urges tradesmen to take precautions against asbestos

"Widow urges tradesmen to take precautions against asbestos
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Asbestos Discovery in San Antonio Highlights Mesothelioma Risk

"The discovery of extensive asbestos contamination in a big industrial compound in San Antonio, Texas illuminates many of the dangers associated with the harmful building material.
Found during a routine environmental cleanup, the discovery has put the completion of the process in serious doubt. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) will lead efforts in cleaning and restoring [...]" (2008-12-5)
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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Crew Removes Asbestos At Connecticut Home

"A home in Old Lyme, CT will be torn down and replaced with a new residence courtesy of Ty Pennington and the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew, but before the home could be torn down, asbestos had to be removed.
The home, which belongs to the Girard family, underwent asbestos removal beginning at 7 pm [...]" (2008-12-5)
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W.R. Grace will fund up to $140 million to mesothelioma and other asbestos claimants

"W.R. Grace & Co. will pay up to $140 million over time into a fund for individuals injured by the company’s asbestos-containing Zonolite attic insulation. The road to this plan was paved by an agreement last August that W.R. Grace would resolve asbestos claims against it, enabling it to leave bankruptcy without the shadow " (2008-12-5)
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Vacant Indianapolis hospital is an asbestos hazard

"A year after the SWAT team used an abandoned Indianapolis hospital near Meridian and 32nd streets for training exercises, the police have announced that the building is a health hazard. No one is allowed to enter the old hospital without protective gear. The building, empty for four years, tested positive for asbestos, mold " (2008-12-5)
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Asbestos Suit Filed in Jefferson County, Texas

"An asbestos-related lawsuit has been filed in the Jefferson County District Court by Rhonda Robinson on behalf of the estate of the late Herman Robinson. In the suit Ms. Robinson is alleging that Herman’s development of and subsequent death from an asbestos-related illness was wrongfully caused by is former employer.
Rhonda Robinson is claiming that [...]" (2008-12-4)
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Asbestos Dust At Construction Site Causes Breathing Difficulties

"Residents and individuals working in downtown Washington, D.C have been given cause for concern regarding exposure to asbestos due to a dust cloud that purportedly came from a construction site located not far from the Whitehouse. The cloud was located on 17th and H Streets Northwest. Construction crews are working at the site to [...]" (2008-12-4)
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Mesothelioma Taking its Toll in India

"A recently published report performed by the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS) states that India’s intense industrial activity has labeled the country an asbestos hot spot.
The dossier, which was circulated by diplomats and organizations at the recent Rotterdam Convention, lists the Indian city of Gujarat as the major hub for asbestos use.
Asbestos is a mineral [...]" (2008-12-4)
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QE2 retires to Dubai

"The Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner, or QE2, has taken its last voyage and retired to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It will be gutted to remove all the asbestos and then carefully put back together. The outside of the ship will look the same, and the remodeled ship will retain some " (2008-12-4)
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Asbestos Found In Ferry Engine Room

"Two ferry boats were removed from service last week in North Cape May, New Jersey after asbestos was discovered in the engine room of the M/V New Jersey boat.
A spokesperson stated that small samples of exhaust lagging were taken from the engine room of the M/V New Jersey and tested for hazardous materials. A [...]" (2008-12-3)
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Mesothelioma-Causing Insulation Claims to be Settled by W.R. Grace & Company

"W.R. Grace and Company has recently reached a $60 million agreement that is aimed to settle property damage claims concerning asbestos-contaminated insulation. Home and business owners who used the attic and wall insulation for their property are the ones that will benefit from the settlement.
The settlement developed because W.R. Grace negligently used the naturally occurring [...]" (2008-12-3)
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Increase in Cancer Deaths Prompts Demand for Asbestos Database

"Increase in Cancer Deaths Prompts Demand for Asbestos Database
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Family of woman who died from asbestos wants a change in the law

"Family of woman who died from asbestos wants a change in the law
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Far more asbestos at old Big Tex site than expected

"The asbestos cleanup of the old Big Tex site in San Antonio, Texas is still on track to be finished by Christmas, but the job is much bigger than originally expected. Federal crews with the EPA are excavating soil to remove asbestos and other environmental contamination and open the way to redevelopment of the " (2008-12-3)
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Asbestos Lawsuit Filed in Madison County

"An asbestos-related lawsuit has recently been filed in the Madison County Court alleging that a man’s development of and subsequent death from mesothelioma was wrongfully caused by his former employers. The suit was filed on behalf of Arnold Egan by his son Arnold Egan Jr. who resides in Florida.
In the lawsuit Arnold [...]" (2008-12-2)
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Bozeman High School To Close Due To Asbestos

"The Bozeman High School located in Bozeman, Montana has been partially closed due to the discovery of asbestos-containing materials in a couple of the schools rooms. The asbestos is said to have come from roofing materials and was discovered during the installation of a new roof over the school’s art room and the school’s [...]" (2008-12-2)
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Australia Declares December 5th “Mesothelioma And Asbestos Awareness Day”

"The Australian Council of Trade Unions, or ACTU, will hold the first annual National Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Day this coming Friday, December 5th. Events will take place at the Maritime Museum.
The ACTU is collaborating with victims of asbestos exposure, unions and other advocacy groups to promote asbestos safety and mesothelioma cancer research. According to [...]" (2008-12-2)
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Day Inaugurated in Australia

"Losing her husband to a deadly asbestos-induced disease, Dorothy Roberts, 72, is one of 12 widows being portrayed during Australia’s National Asbestos & Mesothelioma Day.
The ACTU (Australian Council of Trade Unions) will join with asbestos victims and support groups to carry out a day of events that will punctuate the dangers of asbestos.
Regarded as the [...]" (2008-12-2)
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Fire-Damaged Ohio Building Will Be Tested For Asbestos

"A fire that broke out at a Jefferson County, Ohio karate studio has led the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to require contractors to provide air quality testing in order to check for the presence of asbestos in the air.
Exposure to asbestos containing materials can lead to a number of asbestos related diseases that [...]" (2008-12-2)
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Cleaning up Vermont asbestos mine could cost over $200 million

"State and federal officials say that the cleanup of the former Belvidere Mountain asbestos mine located in Lowell and Eden could cost in excess of $200 million. The State of Vermont hopes to recoup the cleanup costs from two owners of the former mine. G-1 Holdings, the successor to GAF Corp. which owned " (2008-12-2)
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James Hardie Industries Provides Reason to Question the Asbestos Industry

"According to the corporate regulator in Australia, former directors and executives of James Hardie Industries have provided inaccurate, misleading, and deficient public announcements about the company’s ability to compensate asbestos victims. Because of this, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is now attacking the company in the NSW Supreme Court.
ASIC is alleging that a [...]" (2008-12-2)
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Asbestos discovery delays city's planned purchase of a property

"Asbestos discovery delays city's planned purchase of a property
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UK Pharmacies unite to generate awareness and raise funding for asbestos research

"UK Pharmacies unite to generate awareness and raise funding for asbestos research
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Australian Researchers Discover “Revolutionary” New Mesothelioma Treatment

"Cancer specialists at Australia’s Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital have concluded their most recent research related to new methods of treating the mesothelioma cancer, a fatal disease caused by exposure to asbestos.
Cancer researchers conducted tests involving a drug called Imiquimod, a cream that is applied to the skin to treat certain types of skin cancer. Researchers [...]" (2008-12-1)
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Mesothelioma Research Provides New Insight on Treatment

"According to research from Milan, Italy, a study of pemetrexed plus cisplatin in patients with mesothelioma showed a significant survival benefit and higher response rate in comparison to regular cisplatin.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that most commonly develops as a result of asbestos exposure. The disease is especially noted for its extreme latency [...]" (2008-12-1)
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UK Health & Safety officials raising asbestos awareness on college campuses

"Officials with the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE) are visiting colleges to raise awareness about the risk of asbestos in the workplace, especially among the construction trades. The goal is to reach young adults as they enter the workplace and before they experience significant asbestos exposure. They are also working local companies " (2008-12-1)
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Iowa Post Office To Close During Holiday Season Due To Asbestos

"An Iowa Post Office will soon be closing at the height of the busy postal season due to the necessary removal of asbestos located in the building. The necessity to remove the asbestos arises out of the need for a new heating and air conditioning system in the building.
In order to remove the old [...]" (2008-11-28)
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Mesothelioma taking heavy toll in Gujarat, India

"The International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS) recently published a report entitled India’s Asbestos Time Bomb that calls Gujarat, India the “Asbestos Hot Spot.” Gujarat’s “Golden Corridor” is filled with more than 31,000 factories involved in power production, ship-breaking, cement manufacturing, chemical and pharmaceutical production and manufacturing of insulation, friction products and safety equipment. " (2008-11-28)
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HSE and Jewson join forces to warn of asbestos danger

"HSE and Jewson, the UK’s leading supplier of timber and building materials, have joined forces to help warn tradesmen of the dangers of asbestos.
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Information on Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Illnesses

"Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is known for its durability and fire-resistant properties. The substance has been used in a wide variety of building materials, including insulation products, siding, cements, flooring, and roofing, to name a few.
When asbestos-containing materials become damaged or disturbed, toxic asbestos fibers can be released into the air. If [...]" (2008-11-26)
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Vermont officials investigating use of asbestos waste from Belvidere Mountain mine

"In the wake of a study showing that the risk of dying from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases is higher in the towns surrounding the abandoned Belvidere Mountain asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell, Vermont state officials are investigating how asbestos-containing material from the mine were used. The mine used to be the largest " (2008-11-26)
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Maintenance Worker Claims Asbestos Exposure

"A maintenance worker at Florida Tech claims that he was exposed to asbestos while removing dormitory floor tiles. Robert Malfara and other workers were allegedly exposed while removing and breaking apart asbestos-laden floor tiles in Roberts Hall.
Florida Tech, located in Melbourne, FL, received a complaint from Malfara in May of 2008. After filing the complaint, [...]" (2008-11-26)
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Asbestos Cleanup In Vermont Could Cost $200 Million, Officials Say

"The abandoned asbestos mine located in Eden and Lowell, Vermont has been the topic of much discussion in recent days due to the discovery that residents living in close proximity of the mine have a twelve percent higher risk of developing an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma, a fatal form of cancer.
It has now been [...]" (2008-11-26)
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Discovery of Additional Asbestos Delays Hicksville Garage Demolition

"The discovery of additional asbestos along with requests that work only be conducted between the hours of 7:30 and 3:30 at the parking garage in Hicksville, New York cited for demolition will delay the project for approximately two more months.
The additional asbestos was said to be found in four of the structures stairwells and [...]" (2008-11-26)
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Young tradespeople alerted to asbestos risk

"Trainee apprentices from around the West Midlands received a stark warning from the Health and Safety Executive that, once exposed to asbestos fibres in their lungs, they could die a premature death from mesothelioma unless they take necessary precautions in the workplace.
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Mesothelioma Cases Set to Remain High due to Canada’s Asbestos Exportation

"A push for Asbestos to be added to an international black list of dangerous materials took a step back this week as Canada will continue to export the highly controversial product.
During a recent international meeting, politicians did not achieve their desired goal of banning the hazardous building material. Known to cause deadly diseases such as [...]" (2008-11-25)
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Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos and the Commercial use of the Mineral

"The naturally occurring mineral asbestos was widely used in a variety of building components throughout much of the twentieth century. In fact, it was fitted in nearly every home built before 1978. Even after this date, asbestos was still used in construction, but in smaller quantities.
The general consensus is asbestos does not cause health problems [...]" (2008-11-25)
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EPA settles with select Maryland schools over asbestos management

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently settled cases against three Maryland schools and one Maryland school district for violating the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). The settlement is intended to ensure that asbestos management procedures in the schools are safe.
The AHERA sets requirements for schools to inspect and manage asbestos on " (2008-11-25)
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Local footballers support asbestos campaign

"Footballers from around Birmingham, Walsall and the Black Country are following the example set by former tradesman and England footballing legend, Ian Wright, who has given his support to help highlight the importance of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘Asbestos: The Hidden Killer’ campaign.
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Construction Infonet – November 2008

"Latest edition covers, HSE health and safety statistics 2007/08, Asbestos - The Hidden Killer, Gas Safety, Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week…
Read the November issue of the Construction Infonet
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Health Safety Giant Raising Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness

"With the rate of victims who fall prey to asbestos exposure growing at an alarming rate, UK public giant, Health and Safety Executive is embarking on an initiative to educate the public on the dangers of the harmful substance.
Jewson Construction Inc. and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have agreed to come together to raise awareness [...]" (2008-11-24)
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Man with Mesothelioma Possibly Cured Through Early Detection

"In an effort to survive for himself, his children, and his wife, Stephen Bolon has fought mesothelioma cancer for the last two years even with all odds against him.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos. Exposure most often occurs when asbestos-containing materials become damaged or disturbed [...]" (2008-11-24)
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Vermont officials find increased mesothelioma risk around Belvidere Mountain asbestos mine

"According to a new study from the Vermont Department of Health, living near the Belvidere Mountain asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell increases your risk of developing mesothelioma and other serious asbestos-related diseases. The study showed significantly increased risks for both asbestosis and cancer among those living in towns near the mine, even when " (2008-11-24)
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New cancer studies call anti-angiogenesis process into question

"New cancer studies call anti-angiogenesis process into question
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Health study delivers disturbing news to residents near an asbestos mine

"Health study delivers disturbing news to residents near an asbestos mine
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UK company invents asbestos cleaning technology

"Company invents revolutionary asbestos cleaning technology
Belfast, Ireland - A company has created an innovative new way for asbestos to be removed safely from roofs.
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Two South Korean families sue Japanese firm for mesothelioma deaths

"The families of two South Korean residents who lived near a Japanese asbestos manufacturing company have sued for damages arising out of the residents’ deaths from mesothelioma. The suit is the first filed in South Korea by residents living near an asbestos factory. Local environmental organizations have also banded together with former residents " (2008-11-21)
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Mesothelioma Study Provides Reason for More Research

"Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that most commonly develops in the lining of the lungs (pleura). However, other areas of the body that have also been known to contract the disease include the lining of the heart (pericardium) and abdomen (peritoneum).
Due to the latency period that is associated with the disease, most cases [...]" (2008-11-21)
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Mesothelioma Awareness Leading to a Green Paradigm

"While the federal government continues with its stand still policy in regards to the banning of asbestos, home and business owners are taking steps to remove the harmful material from public use.
When remodeling or purchasing a new home, there are many things to consider. Commonly used to insulate boilers and pipes, most homes built prior [...]" (2008-11-21)
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Union leader James Middleton, who revealed mesothelioma risk at Johns-Manville plant, dead at 72

"James Middleton has died at 72 after a long lung illness. The former union leader was instrumental in revealing the danger of asbestos and chemical exposures at the Waukegan, Illinois Johns-Manville plant. He was the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Waukegan Local 60’s business manager from 1968 to 1993.
Middleton exposed plant medical " (2008-11-21)
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Possible Asbestos Risk Due to Chemical Plant Meltdown

"A hazardous chemical leak at a plant in Alsip, Illinois during a fire last week may have resulted in the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The risk of the presence of the dangerous toxin could possibly keep the plant closed for an extended amount of time.
Blue Island Phenol manufactures at its plant [...]" (2008-11-21)
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Lockheed Temporarily Moves Residents Due to Asbestos Scare

"According to recent reports officials of Lockheed Martin have agreed to relocate those residing in close proximity to the former beryllium plant in Tallevast, Florida due to the residents concerns over asbestos exposure. The two buildings located on the site are in the process of being demolished which is what led to the residents [...]" (2008-11-21)
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Colorado Inn Explodes, No Asbestos Contamination Reported

"An explosion at the Branch Inn in Pueblo, Colorado that caused fear of asbestos exposure was caused by a gas leak, according to new reports. Officials of the Pueblo Fire Department have stated that the leak was in a feeder line under C Street, where the inn was located.
According to officials there was a [...]" (2008-11-21)
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Asbestos Testing for Oneida County Building Funded by Union

"The Oneida County Office Building in Utica, New York has recently tested negative for airborne asbestos. Apparently though, that isn’t good enough for the union, which represents county employees. United Public Service Employees Union spokesperson Linda Kirnan says the organization plans to have their own round of tests performed on the building as well.
The asbestos [...]" (2008-11-20)
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Asbestos Tests Show New Jersey Sports Field Poses No Risk

"Asbestos was discovered last month at a public area in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, which prompted concerns that there may be exposure risks for locals. Now, however, those fears have been allayed, as tests have come back negative indicating there is no significant hazard. 
The problems began when chunks of asbestos were found lying on the ground [...]" (2008-11-20)
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EPA and Vermont Working Together to Solve Asbestos Mine Problem

"State of Vermont officials have released a new statement about the urgent need for investigating the impact of an abandoned asbestos mine in Colchester. The mine, located near the towns of Eden and Lowell, has been tagged with a health warning due to asbestos risks.
Scientists studied medical records and death certificates from residents within ten [...]" (2008-11-20)
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Scientists explore ways to use genes to fight cancer

"Using Genes to Fight Cancer
Better cancer treatment could come from studying genes
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Chemotherapy side effects on the eyes and vision

"Eye Problems Associated With Chemotherapy
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Canadian Cancer Society launches online handbook outlining environmental cancer risks

"The Canadian Cancer Society’s new online handbook called The Environment, Cancer and You that outlines environmental substances that are known to or suspected of causing cancer. The handbook also offers advice on how to limit these environmental exposures.
The handbook includes advice on a wide variety of substances or phenomena including asbestos, phthalates in plastics, " (2008-11-20)
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University of Colorado students point to potential asbestos leaks in their building

"University of Colorado students point to potential asbestos leaks in their building
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Asbestos exposure and subsequent mesothelioma case results in multi-million jury award

"Ft. Lauderdale, FL - A Broward County couple has recently been awarded over $3.6 million by a jury in a case involving asbestos exposure.
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Oneida County Office Building Tests Negative for Airborne Asbestos

"The Oneida County Office Building in Utica, New York, has solved its potential asbestos problem for now. After extensive asbestos testing, findings concluded there was no airborne asbestos in the building and it is now open for business.
The asbestos was found during routine maintenance inspection on Tuesday, November 11, and the building was immediately evacuated [...]" (2008-11-19)
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Mesothelioma Susceptibility Could Be Increased by Your Genes

"People who develop mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases do so as a result of asbestos exposure. In recent years, however, the question of whether or not genetic factors contribute to the development of mesothelioma has been under investigation.
A recent review paper from a team of researchers at the Unit of Molecular Epidemiology, National Cancer Research [...]" (2008-11-19)
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Asbestos Risk After Illinois Chemical Plant Accident

"A chemical plant in Alsip, Illinois has leaked hazardous chemicals into the area after catching fire last week. According to Attorney General Lisa Maddigan, the plant should stay closed until the cause of the accident can be fully investigated.
Compounding the risk is the presence of asbestos, which could keep Blue Island Phenol closed for quite [...]" (2008-11-19)
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Feds will clean up asbestos contamination at San Antonio’s old Big Tex site

"Asbestos-contaminated soil at the old Big Tex site south of downtown San Antonio will finally be cleaned up by the EPA. Between 1961 and 1989, the former grain company site was a vermiculite processing plant where more than 100,000 tons of W.R. Grace’s asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore from the Libby, Montana mine was processed.
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More Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Groups are Needed

"Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is known for its durability and fire-resistant properties. In the past, the substance has been used in a wide variety of building materials, including insulation products, siding, cements, flooring, and roofing, to name a few.
When asbestos-containing materials become damaged or disturbed, toxic asbestos fibers can be released into [...]" (2008-11-18)
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Mesothelioma Risk Forces Utica County Office Building to Close for Testing

"The Oneida County Office Building in Utica, New York has been forced to close due to asbestos problems in the building. Recently performed tests will determine whether or not asbestos has circulated throughout its ten floors and if there is a risk for mesothelioma.
The asbestos was found during routine maintenance procedures on November 11, and [...]" (2008-11-18)
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Asbestos Removal Completed at Mount Rainier National Park

"The removal of hazardous materials has been completed at the Visitor’s Center of Mount Rainier National Park located in Washington. The removal of the hazardous materials from the 60,000-square-foot building, including those containing asbestos, has been going on since late September in preparation for the buildings demolition.
Removal of harmful asbestos containing materials before demolition [...]" (2008-11-18)
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Residents of Newport News Worry About Asbestos

"Residents living in the Marshall Place neighborhood of Newport News, Virginia are concerned about the presence of asbestos in a nearby former industrial plant site. Demolition began approximately three weeks ago at Mariner’s Watch which led to the residents concern that asbestos containing materials may not be being handled properly.
According to city officials, though, [...]" (2008-11-18)
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California Assessor Fined After Improper Asbestos Abatement

"The county assessor of Contra Costa, California has been fined due to improper removal of asbestos containing materials. Allegedly Gus Kramer violated a number of Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulations which resulted in fines totaling $5,000.
The minimum fine for such violations is said to be $1,000.
Violations included no survey being conducted, late [...]" (2008-11-18)
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Possible Mesothelioma Risk from Asbestos Mine in Vermont

"A recent report states people living near an abandoned asbestos mine in Colchester, Vermont are at higher risk of developing asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma. After learning these results, the state is now trying to determine whether waste from the mine has ever been used in construction projects or on roads.
The old asbestos mine near [...]" (2008-11-17)
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EPA Settles Asbestos Issues with Maryland Schools

"The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the settlement of cases involving Maryland schools that had asbestos problems, including violations of the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.
The schools include First English Evangelical Lutheran Church preschool and kindergarten in Baltimore, St. Timothy’s School in Stevenson, Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church School in Kingsville, and the Board [...]" (2008-11-17)
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Asbestos Raises Cost of New York School Clean Up

"A water main break and massive flood in a school building in Schenectady, New York has affected not one but three schools, and the presence of asbestos in the building has only made matters worse.
The incident occurred on November 4 when a break in the water main at the building sent thousands of gallons of [...]" (2008-11-17)
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The UK’s Health and Safety Executive reveals that mesothelioma deaths are rising in the construction trades

"In the United Kingdom, asbestos kills more people each year that automobile accidents. It is the largest cause of occupational deaths. And the number of asbestos-related deaths among members of the construction trades is continuing to rise although many workers in the trades are unaware that asbestos is a risk to them. " (2008-11-17)
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Canada Continues to Export Asbestos

"Canada Continues to Export Asbestos
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Newport News citizens worried about possible asbestos exposure from construction site

"Newport News citizens worried about possible asbestos exposure from construction site
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Georgia EPD official warns that many asbestos workers use fake credentials

"Don McCarty, an official with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, told a Newnan group recently that many people working in asbestos removal use false documents. While Georgia regulations require anyone working in asbestos removal to complete specific safety training, apparently many people carry certificates that they have not earned.
McCarty said that a " (2008-11-14)
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Man with Mesothelioma Refuses Autopsy in Asbestos-Related Lawsuit

"James Ross, who is expected to pass away from mesothelioma, is refusing to undergo an autopsy after his death. The court is mandating this procedure in order for Ross’s estate to sue the company that allegedly exposed him to asbestos.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. The [...]" (2008-11-14)
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State and County Decline to Handle Asbestos Risk in Cantonville, Maryland

"A natural rock formation in a Cantonville, Maryland construction site has local residents worried due to the presence of asbestos in the rock. Many are calling for the rock to be removed and for the county and state to regulate the work to ensure public health and safety are not compromised.
The situation has recently become [...]" (2008-11-14)
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Scottish leaders support asbestos campaign in hopes of reducing deaths

"Scottish leaders support asbestos campaign in hopes of reducing deaths
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Mesothelioma Victims Getting Support from Politicians

"Newly elected Democratic Vice President Joe Biden has opposed a bill which would have reduced the number of lawsuits victims of asbestos-related disease could file.
Biden, the longtime Senator from Delaware, along with Democratic constituents, opposed a bill which would have replaced thousands of individual lawsuits with a trust fund for asbestos victims. Critics of the [...]" (2008-11-14)
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Asbestos Problems Persist at Colorado University Campus

"Students at Colorado University are still concerned about the presence of asbestos in some of the campus’ older buildings. It’s not the first time the university has had asbestos problems this year, as there were some minor asbestos issues back in April, 2008.
The problems center on the concern from students who reside on campus at [...]" (2008-11-13)
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