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2 men charged for massive dumping of debris containing asbestos

2 men charged for massive dumping of debris containing asbestos

People in North Carolina and nationwide were shocked to learn how two men worked together to dump over 60 million pounds of debris from demolitions on open farmland bordering on a river. The truly outrageous thing was that much of…

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Widow of mesothelioma victim pleads for support, information

Widow of mesothelioma victim pleads for support, information

A diagnosis of mesothelioma can be devastating for victims of the deadly disease and their families. Current medical resources cannot always identify the cancer early enough for treatment to be effective, so often times, mesothelioma patients pass away shortly after…

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Asbestos poses a severe risk to public health

Asbestos poses a severe risk to public health

While asbestos is present in the air and everyone breathes some in from the ambient air, the problem comes when someone is exposed to concentrated levels of the toxic substance over a period of time. The most common way that…

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Research uncovers new biomarker to detect mesothelioma earlier

Research uncovers new biomarker to detect mesothelioma earlier

One of the most devastating characteristics about asbestos-related diseases is that they are often caught too late to treat effectively. In most cases, people who have developed the deadly disease don’t know they have it until 10 to 50 years…

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Unsafe asbestos removal punished by jail time

Unsafe asbestos removal punished by jail time

Asbestos was once used frequently for insulation and for wrapping wires. Since it was found by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to be dangerous to human health, the substance was banned. Exposure to any amount can lead to serious lung…

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Maker of asbestos-containing products to set up trust for victims

Maker of asbestos-containing products to set up trust for victims

Tracing back the source of exposure to asbestos after a person develops a devastating lung disease or cancer can be difficult. Often times, victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses have been exposed to asbestos in a number of environments…

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EPA says asbestos cleanup efforts not adequate

EPA says asbestos cleanup efforts not adequate

Premises liability issues are often associated with asbestos, which can have serious implications for businesses and residents of North Carolina. A new ruling by the Environmental Protection Agency, regarding asbestos exposure and proper cleanup protocols in one town in Montana,…

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Widow of mesothelioma victim has message: Don’t give up

Widow of mesothelioma victim has message: Don’t give up

After watching her husband suffer through mesothelioma before passing away, a widow finally won her fight against the company responsible for his death. Despite the lengthy and difficult legal process she faced, the woman is urging other victims and their…

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Former Navy man ill from asbestos

Former Navy man ill from asbestos

A man who served in the Navy for four years, from 1965 through 1969, and later worked 38 years in a powerhouse at a university, says he is now seriously ill as a result of prolonged exposure to asbestos over…

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If asbestos is found, work should stop

If asbestos is found, work should stop

Too often, workers have been exposed to asbestos without their knowledge. Years later, these same workers may learn that they have developed a deadly form of cancer that is the result of breathing in asbestos fibers. Going back and tracking…

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