US: High levels of asbestos found in Arp drinking water
The traces of asbestos in the City of Arp’s drinking water is above the Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum contaminant level, according to a letter...
Alphamstone man died from asbestos exposure while working at factory, inquest hears
A man from Alphamstone died as a result of being exposed to asbestos dust while working as a clerk in a factory, an inquest...
London fire: Flammable claddings on buildings ‘is like the asbestos problem’
Safety expert says the material blamed for London disaster is present in thousands of structures and could cost billions to replace. A leading Australian...
One third of Australians who lived in ‘Mr Fluffy’ asbestos homes report health issues
The ACT Asbestos Health Study, which looks at the health concerns of people who have lived in a house with loose-fill asbestos insulation, has...
Merton Council accepts liability for death of teacher who was exposed to asbestos
Merton Council has accepted liability for the death of a teacher who was exposed to asbestos at a school in Mitcham. Her widower is...
‘Hazardous’ asbestos fly-tippers cost taxpayers £5000
Islanders are being asked to help find the culprits who dumped bags of hazardous asbestos in a field in Jersey – costing taxpayers £5000....
Ministry of Defence sued after Army base blaze ‘scattered toxic asbestos like snow’
The fire scattered ash containing asbestos across a 15-square-mile area, close to the base at Donnington, Shrops. The Ministry of Defence is being sued by lawyers...
Asbestos fly-tipped ‘in every corner’ of the county
Potentially lethal asbestos has been found illegally dumped in “every corner” of a rural county, a council has said. The toxic material has been...
Banned asbestos is slipping past Australian customs officials
Banned asbestos and other dangerous building products are slipping past customs officials and being used in Australian homes and building sites, a senate inquiry...
Jury Says Baby Powder Causes Ovarian Cancer, Johnson & Johnson Losing Millions
Giant company Johnson & Johnson is once again on the hot seat after losing $70.1 million dollars in a lawsuit on whether their iconic...
