Feb 272023
Exposure alert
9/11 First Responders Risk of Toxic Exposure; Including Asbestos
On September 11, 2001, 2,753 people lost their lives from the deadly attacks on the United States of America.
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Asbestos News & Findings
New studies, court rulings, trust changes and finds from the archives, and what each one means for a family with an asbestos claim.
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Feb 242023
Courts & policy
NYC Mayor Discusses Releasing Documents Concerning Toxic Air After 9/11
Anyone who witnessed the tragedy at the World Trade Center (WTC) in 2001 remembers the smell – an acrid, chemical odor and taste in the air, especially in downtown Manhattan.
Feb 162023
Exposure alert
Asbestos in Sao Paulo, and Other Military Aircraft, Ships
On February 3rdof 2023, Brazil deliberately sank its retired warship Sao Paulo in the Atlantic Ocean despite the fact that environmental advocates argued the vessel was loaded with toxins waiting to seriously pollute…
Feb 132023
Asbestos questions
How Long Does Asbestos Stay on Surfaces?
Even though the use of asbestos greatly decreased after its health hazards became public knowledge in the 1970s, the extent that it was used before this time means that asbestos is still present in many products and on…
Nov 12022
Trust watch
There’s Another Asbestos Trust in Town
It was announced in July 2022 that Paddock Enterprises, a successor company to infamous Owens-Illinois, had emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Oct 42022
Asbestos questions
Is there Asbestos in Styrofoam?
Most styrofoam no longer contains asbestos, but because inhaling asbestos can be so harmful to your health, when in doubt, avoid contact with older styrofoam products.
Oct 22022
From the archives
Asbestos Figures in History: Nellie Kershaw
Nellie Kershaw is arguably the most important figure in asbestos history – the first ever recorded victim of asbestos, whose diagnosis was confirmed by medical professionals as being due to asbestos exposure.
Oct 12022
From the archives
Asbestos Rogue’s Gallery: Turner & Newall
For around 100 years, Turner & Newall was one of the key players in the asbestos industry.
About: Federal-Mogul and Turner & Newall (T&N) Asbestos Trust Claims
Sep 132022
Exposure alert
Asbestos abatement at Swift Creek
Asbestos becomes dangerous when toxic air is breathed in, depositing particles on the lungs. In the short-term, this can cause significant respiratory issues, including a chronic cough, asthma and emphysema.
Sep 12022
Asbestos questions
How Long Does Asbestos Stay on Clothing?
If you have clothing or other linen contaminated by asbestos fibers, the safest path is to have them properly disposed of by a licensed and experienced professional asbestos abatement company.
Aug 212022
Study
Hyperthermic Intrathoracic Chemotherapy (HITHOC) and Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive cancer. Despite advances in modern medicine, survival rates remain low.
Aug 192022
From the archives
Asbestos in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is among the oldest shipbuilding facilities in the United States.
About: Asbestos Exposure in the Navy · New York Asbestos Exposure Sites · Asbestos Exposure in Shipyards and Maritime Work
Aug 22022
Courts & policy
A Look at the History of Burn Pit Use & Asbestos Exposure
On March 3, 2022, the United States House of Representatives passed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
About: VA Disability Claims for Asbestos Exposure · Asbestos Exposure in the Military
Jul 312022
Asbestos questions
Can I Use an Air Purifier for Asbestos?
An air purifier generally will not remove the dangers of asbestos fibers if they are present in the area, because asbestos fibers are microscopic and durable.
About: Asbestos
Jul 252022
Courts & policy
The Supreme Court’s EPA Decision and Asbestos: What’s the Connection?
One of the most turbulent Supreme Court terms in recent years ended with a decision that could be more impactful than the other headline-grabbing opinions the Supremes recently issued.
About: Asbestos