Two schools in Philadelphia were abruptly closed last week because of asbestos contamination issues inside the aging buildings, bringing the total number of…
Debris contaminated with asbestos material was found in school yards, playgrounds, day cares and private residences following a large fire at a former…
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment regarding the timeline of a proposed asbestos ban. Asbestos, long known to cause deadly cancers…
No plan, no more money. That’s the Philadelphia City Council’s message to its school district leadership following the recent closure of two schools because…
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer most often caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Our researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center have discovered…
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