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…
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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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New Mesothelioma Incidence Rate Study Shows Decline in Cases

"The incidence rate of mesothelioma has steadily increased over the last several decades, but according to new research, cases of mesothelioma in the United States might be declining.
Pleural mesothelioma is a devastating disease almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos. It’s a rare form of cancer that has an extremely long latency period, typically lasting [...]" (2008-11-13)
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Asbestos Discovered in Geneva, OH Building

"The city of Geneva, Ohio had originally planned on purchasing a property located on East Main Street to be used as a parking garage but the discovery of asbestos in the existing building may put those plans on hold. The building which is located at 51 and 53 East Main Street has now been [...]" (2008-11-13)
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Oneida County Workers Return to Office Building Following Asbestos Concerns

"Workers in Oneida County, NY returned this morning to work at the Oneida County Office Building after the building was shut down following the discovery of a small amount of asbestos in the buildings basement during a routine cleanup while the building was closed on Tuesday. The building is used by over seven-hundred employees [...]" (2008-11-13)
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Schools in Maryland Settle With EPA Regarding Asbestos Plans

"The Environmental Protection Agency has settled with three Maryland schools and one Maryland school district sited for asbestos-related violations. The schools and school district involved allegedly failed to keep proper documentation regarding the presence, inspection, and management of asbestos-containing materials in the schools.
The Dorchester County School’s Board of Education as well as St. Timothy’s [...]" (2008-11-13)
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Asbestos is a Concern at Milford, New Jersey Paper Mill

"The abandoned paper mill in Milford, New Jersey is still causing problems for the town and for the Environmental Protection Agency. Currently the agency is unaware of the amount of risk the locals are facing for asbestos exposure, and doesn’t know how far the fibers might be traveling.
According to a recent report released by the [...]" (2008-11-12)
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Mesothelioma Risk for Residents Near Abandoned Asbestos Mine

"Asbestos materials in public, private, and commercial buildings is always a risk, but lately it’s one that can usually be avoided with care and attention to asbestos-handling regulations.
There are natural deposits of asbestos all over America and in other countries as well. Many of these have been mined and have served as sources of the [...]" (2008-11-12)
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February trial set to decide fate of W.R. Grace for Libby asbestos tragedy

"The case has already gone all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to decide what the issues at trial will be, and finally the trial date has been set for the case against W.R. Grace and six of its executives for exposing residents of Libby, Montana to dangerous levels of asbestos, causing hundreds to " (2008-11-12)
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos-Related Lawsuits Show Tragedy of Asbestos Exposure

"Asbestos lawsuits recently filed in Illinois include a former railroad worker who has developed a chronic pulmonary illness and a woman who has filed after her husband passed away from mesothelioma.
The first lawsuit was filed by Wisconsin resident Doris Piacentine, whose lawsuit names 109 defendants and claims her husband developed pleural mesothelioma after experiencing occupational [...]" (2008-11-11)
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Silver Creek, NY Residents Worry About Presence of Asbestos

"According to recent reports residents of Silver Creek, New York are worried that a building they hope to have torn down may contain asbestos materials. Residents worry that the dilapidated building is bringing or will bring in the future the property values of their own homes down and are hoping along with village officials [...]" (2008-11-10)
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900 Asbestos-Related Cases Filed by Pittsburgh Attorney

"Pittsburgh attorney Robert Daley filed 900 asbestos-related and wrongful death lawsuits on October 29th in the Kanawha Circuit Court. In the suits were named two national railroad companies thought to be responsible for the plaintiffs health problems related to asbestos exposure.
According to the lawsuit many of the plaintiffs in the cases suffer from asbestos-related [...]" (2008-11-10)
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Sunderland, UK death rate from asbestos-related diseases on the rise

"Sunderland, UK death rate from asbestos-related diseases on the rise
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Asbestos Liability Forces Christy Refractories into Bankruptcy

"St. Louis-based manufacturing company Christy Refractories, LLC, has recently filed for bankruptcy as a direct result of its inability to cope with increasing numbers of asbestos-related personal injury claims.
The company filed for the protection of Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week concerning liability relating not to the company itself, but to a subsidiary acquired in 1995. [...]" (2008-11-10)
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Mesothelioma and Secondary Asbestos Exposure Verdict Awards Florida Couple $3.6 Million

"After six hours in deliberation, a jury in Broward County, Florida has awarded a couple a total of $3,606,000 upon hearing that 57-year-old Lynda Daly developed mesothelioma after suffering secondary asbestos exposure.
Daly began experiencing mesothelioma symptoms at the start of 2007 and was eventually diagnosed with the disease in May, 2007.
Asbestos was used in a [...]" (2008-11-10)
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Asbestos discovery forces closure of elementary school

"Asbestos discovery forces closure of elementary school
An elementary school was forced to close on Friday, November 7 following the discovery of asbestos in the building.
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Mesothelioma Diagnosis Urges Man to File Lawsuit

"Wisconsin man Donald A. Doberstein has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit that names a total of 39 defendant corporations. Doberstein is claiming he was diagnosed with mesothelioma and it was wrongfully caused.
Doberstein filed his lawsuit on October 30 at Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois. The defendants named in the suit include Sprinkmann Sons Corporation, Sprinkmann [...]" (2008-11-10)
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10,000 snowdrops planted as memorial to those who have died of mesothelioma in Great Britain

"On each side of the Tyne, ten thousand snowdrops will be planted as a memorial to all those who have died of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer that effects the membrane lining the lungs, heart or abdomen.
The memorial was organized by the town councils of South Tyneside, Gateshead and North Tyneside along with the " (2008-11-10)
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London Boroughs have high number of asbestos deaths

"Two London Boroughs Post High Number of Asbestos Deaths
Newham and Tower Hamlets are responsible for some of the worst rates of asbestos related disease deaths in London.
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Beware of Asbestos Workers with False Certification

"When hiring an asbestos contractor to remove the toxic mineral from a home or business, one man says take caution, as many asbestos workers have false credentials and aren’t licensed to handle the material.
According to Don McCarty, the Northeast District manager for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, many people in Georgia who have the certificate [...]" (2008-11-7)
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British building workers’ union says workers are losing confidence in UK’s Health and Safety Executive to protect them from asbestos

"The UK’s Health and Safety Executive is launching a new asbestos awareness campaign because the HSE feels plumbers, joiners and electricians underestimate the asbestos risk in their trades, but the building workers’ union claims that workers are losing their confidence in the HSE’s ability to protect them. Workers feel that, when asbestos problems are " (2008-11-7)
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Israel Set to Cleanup Friable Asbestos Waste

"Israel Set to Cleanup Friable Asbestos Waste
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Michigan Woman Files Lawsuit After Developing Mesothelioma

"According to recent news a Michigan woman has filed an asbestos-related suit claiming that her development of mesothelioma is the fault of 29 defendant corporations which she named in the suit. In the lawsuit filed on October 31st in Madison County Circuit Court Anna Beaglehole states that she was diagnosed with the deadly asbestos-caused [...]" (2008-11-6)
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Asbestos Found in Former Pennsylvania School

"An asbestos study recently done at a former Pennsylvania school has led to the discovery of a significant amount of the dangerous material throughout the building. The former Reinhard School in Hellertown dates back as far as 1910 and has existed throughout many years during which asbestos was commonly used in various building materials.
The [...]" (2008-11-6)
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UK’s Bishop of Peterborough will retied early to battle mesothelioma

"Rev, Ian Cundy, the Bishop of Peterborough, has announced that he will take early retirement to deal with his cancer. The Bishop has been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Although Rev. Cundy is undergoing chemotherapy and actively fighting his cancer, he says that his " (2008-11-6)
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Mineola, NY Middle School Reopens Following Asbestos Abatement

"The Mineola Middle School has reopened today after asbestos was removed from the ceilings of the basement shop and technology classrooms. School was dismissed on Monday and abatement began immediately following the dismissal of students. The timing was seemingly just right, as school was scheduled to be closed for Election Day.
Superintendent Lorenzo Licopoli sent [...]" (2008-11-5)
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Canadian government accused of delaying report on asbestos danger

"Exporting asbestos to developing nations is big business in Canada. A government-funded expert panel has completed a report that is believed to undermine any justification for Canada’s continuing exportation of asbestos to developing countries. The members of the committee are not permitted to reveal the contents of the report, but some have said " (2008-11-5)
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Mesothelioma Patients Don’t Receive Enough Support

"According to a study recently published in the European Journal of Cancer Care, people with mesothelioma aren’t receiving enough support. Some believe there is a need for more support groups that can provide benefits for relatives and friends, as well as for people who have developed the harmful disease.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer [...]" (2008-11-5)
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ETUC Presents Concerns over Asbestos Decision at Rotterdam Conference

"Concerned over recent developments at this year’s Rotterdam Convention in Rome, the European Trade Union Confederation has released a statement emphasizing the organization’s stand against the toxic substance asbestos.
Asbestos was heavily used in the United States in many types of construction materials up until the mid 1980s. However, even with the substance no longer being [...]" (2008-11-4)
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lawsuits Filed in Texas

"Asbestos-related lawsuits recently filed in Texas include two people who filed lawsuits on behalf of deceased relatives. The first was filed by Peggy Dobbs on behalf of her husband, who claims her husband passed away after asbestos exposure caused him to develop mesothelioma.
According to the lawsuit, the three named defendants include Union Carbide, the Foster [...]" (2008-11-4)
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Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases a Big Concern After Recent Asbestos Report

"The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has released a new report concerning the dangers of the vermiculite mined in Libby, Montana. In the past, the asbestos-contaminated vermiculite was distributed nationwide as insulation marketed under brand names such as Zonolite.
To gather information for the report, The ATSDR examined people who lived and worked near [...]" (2008-11-4)
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Former Employees Of Brutus, NY Zonolite Company Should Undergo Mesothelioma Screening

"The Department of Health and Human Services’ “Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry” (ATSDR) released a report entitled “Summary Report of 28 Sites” last week, which highlighted former vermiculite processing sites across the country and provided evaluations for each, including information about possible asbestos exposure.
The former Zonolite Company, located in Brutus, NY (right [...]" (2008-11-4)
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Arson at Downey, Calif. dry cleaner causes extensive fire and smoke damage in string of businesses and requires asbestos removal

"Businesses are reopening after an arson-caused fire at Plaza Cleaners on April 27th caused serious damage to adjacent Cafe n’ Stuff and California Affordable Insurance. The businesses had initially expected to be closed just a couple of weeks, but asbestos was found in the spaces after the fire, requiring asbestos abatement before other repairs " (2008-11-4)
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Victoria Government Plans Formal Apology for Asbestos Victims

"Victoria Government Plans Formal Apology for Asbestos Victims
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Canadian Government “Won’t Confirm” Position After Rotterdam Convention

"Despite previous public opposition in regards to adding chrysotile asbestos to the United Nations “watch list” of dangerous chemicals, the Canadian government has refused to confirm whether or not they are really for or against adding asbestos to the list.
Pat Martin, Democratic MP, attended the convention, and called it a “sad day” after learning that [...]" (2008-11-3)
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Mesothelioma-Related Lawsuit Filed by Michigan Couple

"An asbestos-related lawsuit recently filed at Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois tells the story of a woman who has developed mesothelioma as a result of her husband’s asbestos exposure.
Carolyn S. Berry was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma on April 25, 2008. The lawsuit was filed on October 23, 2008, and claims Carolyn’s asbestos-related disease was [...]" (2008-11-3)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Past Navy Worker

"The wife of a Kentucky man who recently passed away from mesothelioma has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit at Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois, alleging that the man’s disease was wrongfully caused.
The lawsuit, which names a total of 149 defendant corporations, was filed on October, 22 by Eloise Heep on behalf of her husband, Zelba [...]" (2008-11-3)
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Boiler accident injures University of Vermont employee and possibly releases asbestos into the boiler room

"The door of a backup boiler at the University of Vermont’s Patrick Gymnasium blew open while an employee was conducting a routine maintenance check. The boiler door struck asbestos-covered pipes, which may have released asbestos fibers into the room. The area surrounding the boiler room was evacuated pending tests for the presence of " (2008-11-3)
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