Mesothelioma Threat: Ithaca Advisory Group Asks for Testing on all Debris at Gun Factory

"Removal of contaminants such as asbestos and lead are scheduled to begin at the Ithaca Gun Factory very soon, but locals still have concerns about the safety of the project, including the fact that demolition debris may be left at the site after the work is completed. Local action group The Ithaca Gun Community Advisory [...]" (2008-9-30)
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Fines Issued for Illegal Asbestos Removal

"The city of Winslow was recently fined $240,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency as a penalty for asbestos violations committed last year. The violations included illegal removal of asbestos, illegal disposal of asbestos, and failure to notify the proper authorities of the presence of asbestos.
The suit filed by the EPA named the city and John [...]" (2008-9-26)
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Mesothelioma Awareness Day

"Today, September 26, is National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that most commonly develops from exposure to asbestos. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was widely used in a variety of building components for its fire-resistant and insulating properties.
Most patients who are diagnosed with mesothelioma often worked at jobsites that exposed [...]" (2008-9-26)
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Mesothelioma Prevention: EPA Questions Untested Asbestos Removal Method

"A federal court has ruled that the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, owned by the city of St. Louis, violated federal asbestos safety standards. The violation occurred when the city demolished several asbestos-contaminated buildings using an untested asbestos removal method. The buildings were located in Bridgeton, a community that lies in the path of a newly [...]" (2008-9-25)
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New York Man Places Residents and Workers at Risk of Mesothelioma

"Plattsburgh, New York business-owner Mark Desnoyers has recently been convicted of falsifying test results for asbestos removal companies following a two-week trial which took place in a Utica federal court.
Desnoyers is the owner of Adirondack Environmental Associates, and worked as an air monitor. His work involved taking the samples required for the proper documentation of [...]" (2008-9-25)
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Mesothelioma Victims File Suit Against Asbestos Companies in Illinois

"Dealing with the aftereffects of asbestos exposure is an exhausting and tragic business, as those who find themselves forced to file lawsuits in an attempt to claim compensation may often attest. Four new asbestos-related lawsuits recently filed in Madison County, Illinois means four new victims have been profoundly affected by exposure to the toxic substance.
One [...]" (2008-9-24)
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Asbestos Abatement Costs for Albany School Could Reach $4 Million

"The Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology in New York was recently forced to close this school year due to asbestos-related problems. According to Albany School District officials, the school must now undergo considerable asbestos remediation before it can open for the next school year. Estimates of the abatement project have revealed the costs [...]" (2008-9-24)
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