It is a known fact that bisphenol A, styrene, C8, and asbestos are dangerous chemicals, both for the environment and human health. However, the use of these compounds was never really limited because of an old chemicals law. Great strides … Continued

A property developer in Avon, NY, has recently been convicted under the Clean Air Act. He has received a two year probation sentence, as well as 150 hours of community service. Frank P. Geraci, Chief U.S. District Court Judge, has … Continued

Ambler, PA, is a small borough with a number of old, abandoned asbestos factories. Regularly, people find crumbled pieces of concrete that are later discovered to contain asbestos. In fact, in the most recent piece that was found, the ‘concrete’ … Continued

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has applauded a monumental step towards finally banning all asbestos in this country. President Obama has recently signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, which has made this possible. “A safety standard is … Continued

Mesothelioma has long been seen as the most common type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. However, other cancers exist as well. A new Italian study has shown that there is even more to worry about, specifically because of asbestos-related … Continued

A jury in Oregon has awarded $8.75 million to a man who was exposed to asbestos in the 1970s. Now 65 years old, he has developed incurable cancer. David Hoff, the man in question, was a construction worker who developed … Continued

It seems that the asbestos industry knew for decades that their products were deadly, yet they continued to expose their workers to them. Hundreds of thousands of people have developed asbestos-related illnesses, and many have died, as a result of … Continued

When people are involved in lawsuits, particularly those that could lead to a significant payout, they want to know whether or not their settlement or award will be taxable. After all, people need to know how much of the money … Continued

Mesothelioma is a very rare but very aggressive form of cancer that is caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. The latency period for mesothelioma is very long, with some people being asymptomatic for as much as 50 years. Furthermore, symptoms … Continued

A newly completed and published study about mesothelioma treatment has shown some shocking yet positive results. It seems that a Streptomyces bacteria antibiotic may offer new hope for mesothelioma patients. This particular type of cancer has a very poor prognosis, … Continued