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Asbestos scare follows school fire

Fire crews responded to a call in Nottinghamshire, UK to find a former school up in blazes. Sherwood Hall’s two stories were sending up flames and ash into the surrounding neighborhood. Local Colin Thornton saw the fire from his workplace. “I’ve not seen anything like this before, this is massive. It is a really, really [...]

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Garlic intake may aid in the fight against mesothelioma

23 February 2011

Garlic has been hailed as a culinary necessity, a medicinal wonder and even a ward against vampires. Now, studies show garlic may help in the prevention and fight against rare cancer mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers which can begin a cancerous development in abdominal cavity lining if inhaled. Characterized by a [...]

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Power plant workers at high risk of mesothelioma

16 February 2011

A study of power plant workers in Germany has added to the research of toxic asbestos exposure. Considered a Type 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization, asbestos continues to be used worldwide in many industries. Its fire resistant qualities have made it an attractive choice for insulation in power plants where heat control is [...]

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Quebec’s asbestos business condemned internationally

09 February 2011

The town of Asbestos, Canada, awaits word of a loan approval from Quebec that would fund the reopening of Jeffrey Mine, a major producer of asbestos. The loan of 58 million dollars would ensure 400 jobs and mine service for the next 25 years. President of Jeffrey Mine, G. Bernard Coulombe is anxious to see [...]

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Vandalism causes mesothelioma risk

02 February 2011

An Australian woman has received the attention of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) inspectors following the vandalism of her home. Awaiting the insurers final decisions on coverage, Kristen Brereton and her two young sons Lincoln and Blake have been living with relatives while her home was repaired from recent flood damage. Before they could return [...]

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Mesothelioma widow suffers theft of treasured keepsake

26 January 2011

On January 7, Massachusetts firefighter Mike Urban died after battling rare cancer mesothelioma. His firefighter helmet was presented to his widow at his funeral, and then entrusted to Urban’s nephew for safekeeping. Soon after the service, Urban’s nephew was forced to abandon his car in a snowstorm. The helmet, which was in the car, was [...]

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Protesters in India demand release of asbestos report

19 January 2011

On January 4, thirty members of Rajasthan State Mine Labour Union protested at the National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH) in Ahmedabad, India. Protesters demanded release of a report including information on asbestos miners and potential mining related illnesses. As the US and many developed nations struggle with the illegal aspects of asbestos use and [...]

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