Residents Call for Asbestos Removal in Silicon Valley

"When people think of Silicon Valley, computers and technology companies spring to mind. But just outside of Silicon Valley, there is a beautiful piece of public land that is ideally suited for hiking, picnics, nature enthusiasts, and dirt bike riders. This parcel of land, known as the Clear Creek management area, contains asbestos, a material [...]" (2009-6-29)
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Municipal building to undergo asbestos removal in preparation for renovation

"The Hartley Dodge Memorial municipal building in Madison, New Jersey is undergoing asbestos removal the next three months in preparation for a long-awaited $10 million renovation. The initial phase of the project includes the removal of asbestos insulation; demolition of certain interior mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; installation of accessible ..." (2009-6-29)
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Mesothelioma Patient Fears Lawsuit May Be Affected by Wisconsin Budget Provision

"A man diagnosed with mesothelioma fears he will not recover damages from a lawsuit his family filed due to a provision added to the Wisconsin state budget.
Caden Johnson, 67, learned of his mesothelioma diagnosis years after working in a boiler room of a hospital. Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos [...]" (2009-6-29)
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Ontario radar sites contaminated with asbestos and other toxic substances

"Sixteen former northern Ontario radar sites from the Cold War era are undergoing a 100-million dollar clean-up to remove asbestos and other contaminants. Asbestos is linked to mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lung lining. The radar sites are also contaminated with PCBs, hydrocarbons, and mercury. The clean-up project, which will be funded with monies ..." (2009-6-28)
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Two men indicted for improper asbestos removal in Massachusetts

"Two men were indicted this week on charges of improperly removing asbestos from buildings and other Clean Air Act violations. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and other diseases. The owner and foreman of Northeast Demolition and Removal were indicted for failing to file notices of asbestos demolition with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, failure ..." (2009-6-27)
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New York Asbestos Remediation Firm Indicted

"New York Asbestos Remediation Firm Indicted
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Son and daughter of mesothelioma victim skydive to raise funds, honor father’s memory

"The son and daughter of Bill Rawlinson, who died in 2007 of asbestos-caused mesothelioma at age 64, are planning a skydive to raise funds for a mesothelioma foundation in honor of their father. Paul and Claire Rawlinson are jumping to raise funds for the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund, which supports research of mesothelioma treatments, ..." (2009-6-26)
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