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Asbestos News: European Commission Calls for Help With New Asbestos Regulations

The European Commission is looking for a few good men to breathe life into a new series of asbestos removal guidelines.Among other things, a revised

Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a challenging diagnosis that often requires a multifaceted treatment approach. While conventional medical treatments such as surgery,

Asbestos in the Water?

Asbestos contamination from older concrete pipes and damaged or aging building materials raises concerns about the deadly fibers making their way into

Is There Asbestos in That Wildfire Smoke?

How Smoke From Recent Wildfires Can Carry Asbestos and Other Dangerous Contaminants from Burned Structures into Your HomeWildfires have become

New Jersey Library Shuts Down for Asbestos Removal: A Vital Safety Measure

Addressing Legacy Asbestos Risks in Older Libraries, Schools and Public BuildingsIn late January 2025, New Jersey residents learned that a local

The Fight Against Asbestos: Key Moments in Legal History

The legal history of asbestos is a testament to the tireless efforts of consumers, advocates, public health officials, and legal representatives to

Asbestos in the Air: Echoes of Maui Seen in Los Angeles Wildfires

The Toxic Parallels of Wildfire Devastation are seen from Maui’s Ashes to LA’s Smoke.The recent spate of wildfires in Los Angeles has brought the

EPA's Asbestos Ban Under The Trump Administration

With a new administration extolling the virtues of reversing many regulatory efforts, questions remain about the fate of America’s most potent

What’s in the Ash? Toxic Chemicals Lurking After the Los Angeles Fires

Understanding the potential contaminants in ash from structures burned by wildfire, including carcinogens like asbestos, arsenic and lead.The

Understanding Policy Challenges of Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Under the Trump Administration

The New President’s Focus on Deregulation May Mean the FDA’s Regs to Prevent Asbestos Contamination in Talc Products May Go Up In SmokeTalc is a

Protecting Construction Workers and First Responders in LA's Fire Aftermath

Safeguarding the Frontline from Asbestos and Toxic Hazards in the LA Wildfire Recovery ProcessThe devastation left behind by a fire in Los Angeles