The link between asbestos and diseases like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer is well understood today, but that wasn’t always the case. More than anyone…
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Asbestos in Schools: A Threat That Only Increases With Age
There’s a hidden threat in 33% of American schools — a toxin lying dormant in the walls, pipes, and insulation of thousands of classrooms. If…
J&J CEO Wants Congress to Hear His Company’s Side of the Talc Story—Just Not Under Oath
After this year’s first Congressional hearing on the public health risks of asbestos in talcum powder, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) objected to the fact that…
Colorado Springs Residents Forced to Evacuate Homes After Asbestos Exposure
Residents of 2 apartment complexes in Colorado Springs, Colorado, were given a rude awakening this month, as local authorities ordered occupants to evacuate their homes…
Honeywell Hit With Lawsuit from Former Subsidiary Over Asbestos Liabilities
A former subsidiary of Honeywell is now suing the conglomerate for being coerced into a deal that would assume billions of dollars in asbestos liabilities…
Philadelphia Teacher With Mesothelioma to Sue School System Over Mishandling of Asbestos
After being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, a 51-year-old teacher and mother of 2 children had her…
Take Part in the 2019 Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout® began as a single event in a small town, but over the years it has become a nationwide opportunity for smokers…
Remembering the Risks of Service on Veterans Day 2019
On October 26, 2019, U.S. Special Forces conducted a night-time raid in northern Syria that led to the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader…
For Schools in Philadelphia, Asbestos Contamination Is a Deadly Concern
Families and students in Philadelphia are expressing outrage in response to news that, for the third time this year, a local school was discovered to…