Although asbestos is banned in many countries, many products sold today still contain asbestos: cosmetics, baby powders, and foot powders are but a few. Although these...
Australia's bushfires are part of a growing trend - worsening bushfires and other extreme weather around the world. But could asbestos be a hidden threat?
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals often characterized by needle-like fibers. It is commonly used in building insulation, flooring, and roofing. Asbestos is resistant...
The dangers of asbestos have been evident for thousands of years, even as its use persisted. Greek and Roman philosophers knew about the effect asbestos fibers...
With asbestos making features in various facets of recent news we previously explored how this threat from decades past is still taking lives today. Without question,...
The Environmental Protection Agency is very tough on people that violate environmental laws. In 2017, the EPA imposed $2.98 billion in fines on organizations and individuals...
As parents, it’s important for all of us to keep an eye out for our children and ensure the safety of the next generation. One way...
When you hear the word “asbestos,” what comes to mind? Most people know that it’s a dangerous material that causes cancer, but very few actually understand...
The UK government’s chief scientist Mark Walport has warned of the need to thoroughly look at the potential risks of innovations, including fracking, or risk unforeseen...
In this week’s featured TED talk, Margaret Heffernan tells the story of a woman named Gayla Benefield, who worked in the isolated town of Libby, Montana...