Dec 192023
Study
It’s not gorilla glue, but it’s also not harvested from gentle giants in the jungle. Here’s what you should know about this latest attempt to combat the contamination concerns of asbestos exposure.
About: Asbestos
Dec 62023
Courts & policy
When you think about asbestos, you probably think first about a material that has been banned from use due to the many risks to human health that it poses.
About: Asbestos
Dec 52023
Courts & policy
At center stage in the current SCOTUS case are members of the extended Sackler family, whose pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma developed OxyContin, a time-release version of the highly addictive opioid painkiller…
About: Understanding Asbestos Trust Claims
Nov 272023
Nov 222023
From the archives
Within the vast, diverse tapestry of the comic book universe, where the extraordinary becomes ordinary and challenges are mere stepping stones, dwell two remarkably peculiar characters.
About: Asbestos in Surprising Places
Oct 172023
From the archives
With so much of the legal history of asbestos revolving around corruption and coverups, it’s important to acknowledge those who have helped turn the tide by bringing hidden details into the light of public knowledge.
Oct 102023
From the archives
While it may be difficult to imagine (knowing what we know now) that there was ever a point when asbestos was widely used, hindsight is 20/20 and this “miracle mineral” was a go-to for many years.
About: Asbestos in Surprising Places
Oct 52023
Exposure alert
Earlier this month, a fiberglass warehouse in Oregon caught fire. The Miles Fiberglass warehouse building was found to be burning in the early morning hours on September 16th.
Sep 282023
Exposure alert
The dangers surrounding widespread asbestos use throughout the 20th century are still being realized decades after the federal ban on most asbestos use in the United States.
About: Asbestos Exposure in the Military
Sep 212023
Asbestos questions
Asbestos has been described by many names including miraculous, divine, unquenchable, indestructible, and more. However, the modern era has a technical term for asbestos: carcinogen.
Sep 142023
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Aug 302023
From the archives
Ambler, once known as the “Asbestos Capital of the World,” has triumphed over its tumultuous past and become a beacon of resilience and revitalization.
About: Pennsylvania Asbestos Exposure Sites
Aug 282023
Exposure alert
A catastrophic fire recently hit an abandoned Kmart in East Portland, Oregon, causing dust and debris to fly as far as nearby parks and the Parkrose School District.
About: Oregon Asbestos Exposure Sites
Aug 252023
Exposure alert
Maui, the second largest Hawaiian island, is renowned for its natural beauty, lush landscapes, and vibrant culture. Sadly, this paradise has been recently ravaged by wildfires.
About: Hawaii Asbestos Exposure Sites