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GM’s Bankruptcy Estate May Face Billions in Mesothelioma Claims »

GM’s Bankruptcy Estate May Face Billions in Mesothelioma Claims

Creditors say the asbestos liability may be 10 times GM’s $648 million estimate

Mesothelioma Update: 3rd Brother Faces Prison in Asbestos ‘Repeat Offender’ Case »

Mesothelioma Update: 3rd Brother Faces Prison in Asbestos ‘Repeat Offender’ Case

Egregious asbestos violations—including dumping the cancer-causing material down a school drain—were a family affair, say prosecutors

After Asbestos Inspection Fraud, New York City Boosts Oversight »

After Asbestos Inspection Fraud, New York City Boosts Oversight

Regulators to keep closer eye on inspectors in effort to reduce risk of asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma

Despite widespread restrictions, asbestos still used across globe »

Despite widespread restrictions, asbestos still used across globe

Despite the known dangers of asbestos, the toxic mineral continues to be used in developing countries.

Mesothelioma Alert: School Custodians Improperly Removed Asbestos Floor Tiles »

Mesothelioma Alert: School Custodians Improperly Removed Asbestos Floor Tiles

No protective gear used, asbestos tossed in trash—all while children in the building

Asbestos cleanup project to begin in Easthampton »

Asbestos cleanup project to begin in Easthampton

A recent finding by the EPA has led to plans for asbestos cleanup in Easthampton.

Nonprofit Executives Plead Not Guilty in Asbestos Exposure Case »

Nonprofit Executives Plead Not Guilty in Asbestos Exposure Case

Prosecutors say teenagers were ordered to remove cancer-causing material during job-training program.

Lung cancer patients assumed to be smokers »

Lung cancer patients assumed to be smokers

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8 Million U.S. Homes Affected By Radon Gas »

8 Million U.S. Homes Affected By Radon Gas

According to the American Lung Association and The World Health Organization, Radon Gas has been identified as the second leading cause of lung cancer. Obviously, smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. The information is released in conjunction with studies that suggest approximately 20,000 deaths each year in The United States are [...]

Vermont’s people more susceptible for Mesothelioma »

Vermont’s people more susceptible for Mesothelioma

Asbestos.com – A recent report has been released about people living near an abandoned asbestos mine in Colchester, Vermont are at higher risk of developing asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma.
The old asbestos mine near Eden and Lowell has been tagged with a health warning from the state due to possible risks of asbestos exposure. The [...]

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