OTSEGO, MI — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s demolition of a building containing asbestos in Otsego is under way. The EPA is on site this week, executing a plan to […]
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LOST TO ASBESTOS: Two women carry on their loved ones story
Asbestos was once a commonly used produced across the United States. Doctors say long term Asbestos can lead to aggressive cancers. We sat down with two women who are […]
The stunning truth about asbestos use in the U.S.
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Claire’s recalls makeup products that tested positive for asbestos
Claire’s has issued a voluntary recall of three makeup products that regulators said tested positive for asbestos. When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the test results last week, Claire’s […]
EPA calls for ‘community interviews’ about McLouth Steel site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a public call for “community interviews” regarding the former McLouth Steel property in Trenton. Rachel Bassler, press officer for the EPA, said the […]
Moroun firm, contractor cited for asbestos violations at McLouth site
A company owned by the family of shipping magnate Manuel “Matty” Moroun is alleged to have violated state law and federal standards in how its contractors handled asbestos-containing materials during ongoing […]
Montana town’s asbestos fight has lasted decades
LIBBY, Mont. — The bleak world of asbestos science is tinged with subtle hues of gray and white, barely perceptible shadows that don’t strike the untrained eye as anything abnormal. […]
When Medicine Makes Patients Sicker
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite the jackhammer-like rhythm of a mechanical ventilator, Alicia Moreno had dozed off in a chair by her 1-year-old’s hospital bed, when a doctor woke her […]
Deal reached over asbestos removal in Detroit demolitions
DETROIT (AP) — A deal has been reached between the state and Detroit over the removal of asbestos during the city’s demolition of vacant houses. The Michigan Department of Environmental […]
Valsartan Blood Pressure Drug Recall Widens
Drugmaker Mylan Pharmaceuticals this week announced it has expanded its previous recall of valsartan-based blood pressure medication to include all existing lots of the drug that have not expired. The expansion includes […]