The Canadian government has published proposed regulations that would ban the import, use and sale of asbestos and asbestos-containing products under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (Cepa). It would also […]
To be safe, Justice recalls kids makeup containing asbestos
An ABC11 Troubleshooter investigation by our sister station WTVD prompted a national voluntary recall involving makeup specifically made for children and teens. The popular retailer Justice recalled eight different Just Shine […]
Claire’s Has Pulled 17 Makeup Products After Concern of Asbestos
Just five months after reports of children’s makeup at Justice testing positive for asbestos, it’s happening again — this time at the popular jewelry and accessories store Claire’s. WJAR, an NBC […]
Asbestos and fire: A guide to the risks for builders
Asbestos can present many risks for builders, particularly in a fire. Here, Neil Munro of Acorn Analytical Services offers a guide on what to expect As a builder, it is […]
Special court opened to handle asbestos cases
Asbestos-tainted vermiculite from Libby is believed to be in the attics and walls of millions of homes in which the hazardous insulation was used. Environmental Protection Agency About 600 […]
Asbestos – Explained
Unpicking the politics of a potentially deadly material What is asbestos? Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals. These are useful because of their excellent tensile strength, poor […]
Despite worldwide usage decline, asbestos still poses a threat
A corrugated asbestos roof is installed on a roof in India. The low cost material is still used regularly in developing countries (c) Biswarup Ganguly The USA still has a […]
Asbestos, dry cleaning agent among 10 chemicals under review by EPA
Under a congressional mandate, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing 10 chemicals to determine if they pose an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment and should be subject to […]
Asbestos discovered in Alpena library ceilings
ALPENA — Instead of starting on anticipated building renovations as planned, Alpena County Library officials have been handed a significant curve ball. In the course of conducting an environmental assessment […]
Michigan regulators OK Consumers Energy plan for retired coal plants
Propelled by a unanimous approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission, Forsite Development is preparing to buy two shuttered coal power plants from Michigan’s Consumers Energy: the B.C. Cobb plant in Muskegon and J.R. […]