ICR appeals adverse ruling in adoption challenge – SunHerald.com 5 Sep 2010, 7:30 am

ICR appeals adverse ruling in adoption challengeSunHerald.comCourt records show John Foster Jr. filed an asbestos lawsuit in Warren County against Illinois Central in October 2005, months after a lung. […]

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California Gold Country trails contaminated with asbestos and heavy metals – Mesothelioma News 5 Sep 2010, 6:52 am

California Gold Country trails contaminated with asbestos and heavy metalsMesothelioma NewsThe report detailed findings of lead, arsenic and asbestos contamination in and around old mines in the Sierr. […]

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Asbestos flooding BC with a ‘steady stream of death’ – Vancouver Sun 5 Sep 2010, 3:39 am

Asbestos flooding BC with a ‘steady stream of death’Vancouver SunDirk Jansema has mesothelioma, a terminal disease caused by his exposure to asbestos in the …and more »

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Profile: Nature lover, home saver Paul Haan – MLive.com 5 Sep 2010, 2:52 am

Profile: Nature lover, home saver Paul HaanMLive.comMost of his work is with the dangers of lead-based paint, but you can toss in rodents and roaches, mold and carbon monoxide. If it’s in your house a. […]

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100-year-old houses abound in North Jersey – NorthJersey.com 4 Sep 2010, 11:07 pm

100-year-old houses abound in North JerseyNorthJersey.comAsbestos lining heating pipes is a health issue, especially if the asbestos — a carcinogen — is flaking or poorly encased. The same holds f. […]

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100-year-old houses abound in North Jersey – NorthJersey.com 4 Sep 2010, 11:07 pm

100-year-old houses abound in North JerseyNorthJersey.comDoes the old paint covering the walls contain lead? Dust and chips from lead-based paint pose a health hazard, especially to young children. … […]

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EPA enacts new lead paint training – Natchez Democrat 4 Sep 2010, 10:27 pm

EPA enacts new lead paint trainingNatchez DemocratNew Environmental Protection Agency standards require that all contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based. […]

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A flood of asbestos: How much should residents worry? – Seattle Times 4 Sep 2010, 10:10 pm

A flood of asbestos: How much should residents worry?Seattle TimesResidents along the Sumas River are divided over the potential health risks of high levels of naturally occurring, cancer-causing asbe. […]

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Mesothelioma.com News | State grant to fund asbestos removal at Youngstown … – Mesothelioma.com 4 Sep 2010, 9:08 pm

Mesothelioma.com News | State grant to fund asbestos removal at Youngstown …Mesothelioma.comAsbestos has been removed from the interior walls of the administration building, in order to prevent an a. […]

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Two asbestos abatement projects awarded funding – Mesothelioma.com 4 Sep 2010, 6:24 pm

Two asbestos abatement projects awarded fundingMesothelioma.comWith the help of the Ohio Department of Development, asbestos will be removed from the Fairborn Performing Arts and Cultural Center, as w. […]

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Renovation planned for Cavern elevators – Carlsbad Current Argus 3 Sep 2010, 8:15 pm

Renovation planned for Cavern elevatorsCarlsbad Current ArgusAccording to a press release, the maintenance is required due to peeling lead-based paint and damage caused by corrosion on the 55-year-old. […]

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Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls – BusinessWeek 3 Sep 2010, 3:28 pm

MSN Health & FitnessLead Exposure May Delay Puberty in GirlsBusinessWeekChildren are usually exposed to lead through old, deteriorating lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust and soil, while brea. […]

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Cyril Smith and the Asbestos Industry – Mirror.co.uk (blog) 3 Sep 2010, 9:00 am

Telegraph.co.ukCyril Smith and the Asbestos IndustryMirror.co.uk (blog)Cyril Smith was in the pocket of an asbestos industry which killed(and is killing) thousands and thousands of people, including t. […]

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DIY Academy Certified as Renovate, Repair and Paint Training Provider – AZoBuild 2 Sep 2010, 4:37 am

DIY Academy Certified as Renovate, Repair and Paint Training ProviderAZoBuildThis accreditation allows the DIY Academy to teach contractors about the dangers of lead-based paint, and the lead-safe wor. […]

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ESCA Tech’s D-Lead® Paint Test Kit Receives EPA Recognition – Business Wire (press release) 1 Sep 2010, 3:03 pm

ESCA Tech’s D-Lead® Paint Test Kit Receives EPA RecognitionBusiness Wire (press release)According to the EPA, the new D-Lead ® Paint Test Kit (patent pending), developed by ESCA Tech, Inc., can reli. […]

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City of San Diego Addresses Lead Paint Problem – San Diego Reader 1 Sep 2010, 12:24 pm

City of San Diego Addresses Lead Paint ProblemSan Diego ReaderDeteriorated lead-based paint is a ‘lead hazard’ because it poses a serious threat to both child and adult health.” The health threats i. […]

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CNA Completes Transfer of Asbestos and Environmental Pollution Liabilities to … – MarketWatch (press release) 31 Aug 2010, 11:46 am

Town HallCNA Completes Transfer of Asbestos and Environmental Pollution Liabilities to …MarketWatch (press release)”Overall, the transaction fully meets our objectives — effectively eliminating asb. […]

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County gets big weapon to fight lead in houses – Herald Palladium (subscription) 31 Aug 2010, 10:18 am

County gets big weapon to fight lead in housesHerald Palladium (subscription)Eighty percent of the houses in the county were built before 1978, when lead-based paint was banned, Lawrence said. In the. […]

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Officials focus on gaps in lead paint law – Baltimore Sun 27 Aug 2010, 5:07 pm

Officials focus on gaps in lead paint lawBaltimore SunLead-based paint was widely used in homes before safety concerns eventually prompted it to be banned for residential use. Baltimore did so in 1950. […]

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Travelers wins big award in 17-year asbestos case – Reuters 25 Aug 2010, 8:04 am

Travelers wins big award in 17-year asbestos caseReutersMany companies stopped using asbestos for fireproofing and insulation by the mid-1970s after it was linked to cancer and other diseases. …Trav. […]

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