International asbestos ban proposed

March 17, 2010


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Italy  Activists are calling for an international ban on asbestos. As reported by AFP, a meeting was held in Italy by activists from across the globe who are seeking to eradicate asbestos in developing nations in which it continues to be used.
Sanjiv Pandita, an activist who was at […]

Asbestos Awareness Week proposed

March 4, 2010


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Washington – Montana Senator Max Baucus is calling for the implementation of an “Asbestos Awareness Week.” As reported by KAJ18 News, the Senator recently introduced a declaration that would make the week designated for the beginning of April. The resolution is reportedly the fourth Baucus […]

Residents concerned about lead exposure

February 2, 2010


Some Frisco residents question whether emissions from a local plant have affected the health of neighborhood children.
Frisco, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Some Frisco residents have expressed concerns about possible lead contamination from a local plant. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, the city is considering another health risk study concerning areas near a battery recycling […]

Melamine contamination concerns resurge in China

January 27, 2010


More contaminated milk products have been found in stores in the country.
Beijing (WiredPRNews.com) – Melamine contamination concerns have reappeared in China. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), frozen milk and other products have recently been removed from shelves in convenience stores in the country due to the discovery of melamine.
As noted in the […]

Fire raises asbestos concerns

January 21, 2010


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(Mesothelioma Cancer News) - A recent factory fire has sparked concerns over asbestos contamination. As reported by ONE News/ NZPA, the factory fire in Auckland at the Miller Moyes Seacraft building Tuesday, which was eventually contained by over 60 firefighters, led to the […]

Consumer warning about cheap jewelry

January 19, 2010


The consumer chief recently issued a warning to parents about cheap metal jewelry for children.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – The chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued a warning to parents regarding possible contamination in cheap children’s jewelry imported from China. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Inez Tenenbaum warned that the products should […]

Construction project halted indefinitely due to asbestos

January 3, 2010


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Fort Myers (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – A Lee County construction project to build an overpass at Summerlin Road and College Parkway has been placed on hold for an indefinite period of time. As reported by NBC-2 News, the project was halted due to the finding […]

Health care bill may help Libby asbestos victims

December 28, 2009


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Libby, Montana (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The current health care legislation being voted on by the Senate contains provisions that may provide help for victims of asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana. As reported by The New York Times, the language of the bill proposes extending […]

BP workers awarded $100 million in lawsuit

December 22, 2009


A jury has awarded millions to ten workers who allege they sustained injuries as a result of contamination.
Houston, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Ten workers for British Petroleum PLC’s (BP) plant in Texas City have been awarded millions in a personal injury lawsuit against the company. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the workers were awarded […]

Community seeks answers about asbestos contamination

December 22, 2009


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Individuals in the Florida community of Whiskey Creek are seeking answers to their questions about potential asbestos contamination.
Fort Myers, Florida (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Individuals in the Florida community of Whiskey Creek are seeking answers to questions regarding possible asbestos contamination in their neighborhood. […]

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