Rideshare services like Uber® and Lyft® were designed to provide users with a safe, convenient trip to their destination. However, riders may be at risk…
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EPA Finalizes Historic Chrysotile Asbestos Ban and Phase-Out Rule
On March 18, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its ban on the use of chrysotile asbestos, one of six types of asbestos still…
Advocates Push for Total Asbestos Ban to Prevent Mesothelioma
In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) united to renew their…
Newly Released ATSDR Camp Lejeune Report Reveals Links to Additional Cancers
After months of legal battles, a long-awaited study conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) on the increased risk of cancer…
Kelly-Moore Paints Shutting Down After Paying Over $600 Million in Asbestos Lawsuits
On January 12, 2024, Kelly-Moore Paints announced the company is shutting down after 78 years in business. The reason why? Asbestos. For decades, a variety…
Was There Asbestos at Camp Lejeune? Mesothelioma Risks for Veterans on Base
From 1953 to 1987, the water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with dangerous chemicals. In addition to the toxic water, veterans…
4 Reasons Dangerous Dog Bites Are on the Rise
Over the last few years, there has been a concerning rise in dog bites across the nation, with thousands suffering serious injuries. Dog bite injuries…
New Emergency Rules for the Growing Problem of Silicosis in California
On December 15, the California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board voted to approve emergency temporary standards on silica products to combat the surge in…
What Is Asbestos Poisoning? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Asbestos poisoning can refer to many illnesses that are caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in over 3,000 products…
