September 2010
Greenfield Community College battled asbestos and found environmentalism
What began as asbestos abatement turned into a green remodeling that would change the college completely.
New test may detect mesothelioma cancer
A new screening test may allow doctors to discover mesothelioma cancer in the earlier stages.
Hemp materials serve as safe, environmentally friendly alternative to asbestos products
Asbestos, lead and other toxic materials increase the need for environmentally friendly and healthy building options.
City of Alton reduces toxic asbestos exposure from demolition
Asbestos has been removed from the old Sears Building and a wall will seal off the demolition area.
Seattle squatter house to be torn down once asbestos has been abated
The state of disrepair of a Belmont Ave. home has been ignored for years despite neighbor complaints.
An asbestos history lesson
The dangers of asbestos were known as early as 1938, yet use continued well into the 1970's.
Group makes donation to asbestos cancer research in exchange for a 40th reunion
A middle school teacher and cancer survivor uses Facebook to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Asbestos found in school sandbox
Over the past two years, parents have been notified eight times about asbestos exposure.
Southwest Sumas River contains mesothelioma-causing asbestos rock
Landslides since the 1930’s have been feeding asbestos-containing rocks into Washington’s creeks and rivers.
Site helps with daunting task of finding quality senior care options
Web resource aims to help people care for their loved ones, including those with mesothelioma cancer.
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