Feb 172025
Courts & policy
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), enacted in 1976, was designed to regulate the manufacture, importation, processing, and distribution of chemicals in the United States.
Feb 112025
Courts & policy
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in consumer products, from cosmetics to personal care items, due to its ability to absorb moisture and provide a smooth texture.
About: Asbestos in Talc and Vermiculite
Feb 72025
Feb 62025
Courts & policy
Trump 2.0 is a time of extreme uncertainty for many. There has been a great deal of speculation, and while much is unclear, many other concerns are well-founded.
Feb 42025
Exposure alert
In late January 2025, New Jersey residents learned that a local public library had been forced to shut down due to the urgent need for asbestos removal.
About: New Jersey Asbestos Exposure Sites
Jan 282025
Courts & policy
Among other things, a revised Asbestos at Work Directive significantly lowered the binding occupational exposure limit for asbestos exposure.
Jan 242025
Jan 202025
Courts & policy
The demolition of older hotels frequently unearths a silent threat: asbestos. This material once used widely in construction, now represents a major hazard, especially when disturbed during demolition.
About: Asbestos Exposure in the Construction Industry
Jan 182025
Jan 172025
Exposure alert
Wildfires—often fueled by dry vegetation, Santa Ana winds, and prolonged drought conditions—are a recurring and devastating phenomenon in California, with the recent Los Angeles fires drawing attention to just how…
About: California Asbestos Exposure Sites
Jan 142025
Courts & policy
The soothing scent of baby powder, once a ubiquitous staple in households around the globe, has become synonymous with concern in recent years.
About: Asbestos in Talc and Vermiculite
Jan 132025
Exposure alert
The Middle East, a region that has long been marked by political tension and armed conflict, has seen widespread destruction of infrastructure as a result, much of it built decades ago.
About: Asbestos Exposure in the Military
Jan 92025
Study
A recent study from Fox Chase Cancer Center has shed new light on the complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors in the development of malignant mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer primarily…
About: Mesothelioma
Jan 82025
Study
Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos, is an aggressive cancer with challenging treatment options.
About: Mesothelioma
Jan 72025
Exposure alert
The demolition of an old correctional facility in St. Louis Missouri has been delayed, due to the presence of contamination including lead and asbestos.
About: Missouri Asbestos Exposure Sites