Asbestos Blog
A hidden hazard in plain sight: why lack of asbestos inspections in NYC schools during a recent audit poses urgent health questions for families. In the heart of the nation’s largest school system, a quiet but potentially dangerous problem is growing. According to a recent audit released by the New York City (NYC) Comptroller’s Office, [...]Read More...
Asbestos fibers – and their dangers – continue long past the worksite. Asbestos was once touted as a convenient and cost-effective solution to many of America’s oldest problems. It was used to fireproof buildings, insulate electrical consoles, and reinforce a wide range of consumer products. For nearly a century, asbestos was integral to industry—and, seemingly, [...]Read More...
Asbestos is a type of naturally-occurring mineral with a contentious legacy. Once called a “miracle mineral,” asbestos was prized for its versatility and unique characteristics. Strong, durable, and capable of withstanding the elements, asbestos had near-unprecedented application. Compared to other industrial ores, it had the added advantage of being both inexpensive and widespread. During its [...]Read More...
The ongoing risks of asbestos building materials used in public buildings. A retired nurse in the United Kingdom has filed a lawsuit against the Northern Ireland-based Belfast Health Trust, claiming that she developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while working at the Royal Victoria Hospital. According to the BBC, the plaintiff, Monica Johnston, was [...]Read More...
Many people associate asbestos exclusively with lung diseases, like asbestosis and mesothelioma. But scientists have established a conclusive link between asbestos exposure and esophageal cancer. The esophagus is a long, straight tube that connects the back of the throat with the stomach. It pulls food from the back of the throat to the stomach for [...]Read More...
For several weeks in January and February 2025, wildfires ravaged much of Southern California. These fires destroyed and damaged many homes and businesses. Many of these structures were built before 1980 and therefore most likely contained asbestos. The full effect of the asbestos-laced smoke that covered much of the region won’t be known for several [...]Read More...
Four of the largest bankruptcy victim compensation funds aren’t saying why they plan to destroy thousands of documents in what may be a new asbestos coverup. Pursuant to these proposed record retention policies, the trusts plan to begin the destruction of data and documents in for resolved claims that were paid more than one year [...]Read More...
Months after the flames of Los Angeles’s latest wildfires have been doused, the painstaking cleanup of toxic debris looms over the scorched neighborhoods. Los Angeles, CA – In communities like Altadena and Pacific Palisades, crews in white hazmat suits have been carefully picking through the ashen ruins of countless homes, removing one hazardous item at [...]Read More...
When discussing the dangers of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma often dominates the conversation due to its strong links to asbestos. However, asbestos exposure can also contribute to a variety of other cancers that are less frequently discussed but equally devastating; one such cancer is sinonasal cancer. Understanding Sinonasal Cancer Sinonasal cancer, a rare and aggressive form [...]Read More...
From early comical portrayals to profound cinematic narratives, the perception of asbestos and its devastating health consequences – such as the aggressive cancer, mesothelioma – has significantly evolved in popular culture; a transformation that mirrors broader societal shifts in understanding and addressing public health hazards. Let’s take a closer look at how asbestos and mesothelioma [...]Read More...
Wildfires are indiscriminate. They don’t pause for zoning laws or heritage listings, nor do they tiptoe around structures built before environmental regulations tightened. When flames tear through Los Angeles – an ever-growing possibility in a region locked in a cycle of heat and drought – the air turns into a swirling cocktail of smoke, ash, [...]Read More...
When it comes to mesothelioma – a rare and aggressive cancer with no known cure – the emotional fallout for both patients and their carers presents a dense fog of complexity. The disease’s origins – often tied to asbestos exposure – add a unique layer of psychological strain. Guilt, grief, and frustration intertwine, creating an [...]Read More...