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2005-11-09T00:27:00.000-08:00

State removes asbestos from island considered for LNG terminal (WPRI 12)
BOSTON The state is spending 92-thousand dollars to remove asbestos from old military bunkers on a Boston Harbor island where an L-N-G facility may eventually be located.

State removes asbestos from island considered for LNG terminal (WRGB)
(Boston - AP) �� The state is spending 92,000 dollars to remove asbestos from old military bunkers on a Boston Harbor island where an LNG facility may eventually be located.

Nightline Focuses on Cities at Risk for Asbestos Shipments (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
Last week (Nov. 3 & Nov. 4), ABC Nightline news aired a very important story about the asbestos epidemic in Libby, Montana, site of the W.R. Grace mine, and the ways in which the poisonous mineral affects not only this grief-stricken mountain town, but also many other cities throughout the United States.

Demolition manager jailed for illegal asbestos disposal (Hampton Roads Daily Press)
Bobby Newsome gets 3 months. Hampton's school system says the site is now environmentally safe.

Tenders invited for clean-up of asbestos towns (Business Report)
Cape Town - Tenders had been invited for the rehabilitation of two towns, which are heavily contaminated with asbestos, in the North West and work could start as early as January next year, Hendrik Naude of the department of minerals and energy affairs said last week.

2005-11-07T21:08:00.000-08:00

Asbestos removal could cost $33,000 (The Morning Call)
Removing asbestos from L.B Morris Elementary School in Jim Thorpe during a long-awaited expansion project will cost at least $32,824, bids for the work opened Friday show.

Interlocking Friendships Connect a Chairman and a Nominee (New York Times)
A set of friendships presents a potential influence on the senator presiding over the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr.

Hobbled asbestos lawyer fights on (CNN Money)
Daniel A. Speights suffered a blow in court last week. But Speights, one of the nation's leading plaintiffs attorneys specializing in asbestos property-damage claims, is by no means down for the count.

Ontario: Tougher Asbestos Regulations Enacted (Occupational Hazards)
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has updated its workplace safety laws dealing with asbestos to offer more stringent protections for workers, the agency announced this week.

ABB May Regain Investment Grade Status (AP via Yahoo! News)
Swiss-Swedish electrical engineering company ABB Ltd. is poised to regain investment grade status, a move that will likely attract more quality-conscious investors and dispel hedge funds that boosted the volatility of stocks and bonds in recent years.

2005-11-07T11:34:00.000-08:00

Asbestos removal could cost $33,000 (The Morning Call)
Removing asbestos from L.B Morris Elementary School in Jim Thorpe during a long-awaited expansion project will cost at least $32,824, bids for the work opened Friday show.

Hobbled asbestos lawyer fights on (CNN Money)
Daniel A. Speights suffered a blow in court last week. But Speights, one of the nation's leading plaintiffs attorneys specializing in asbestos property-damage claims, is by no means down for the count.

Ontario: Tougher Asbestos Regulations Enacted (Occupational Hazards)
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has updated its workplace safety laws dealing with asbestos to offer more stringent protections for workers, the agency announced this week.

Making asbestos safer (Asia Times)
TOKYO - Nippan Kenkyujo, a manufacturer of ceramic coatings, has developed a coating that can render asbestos harmless. When the coating is applied, the asbestos fibers undergo a chemical reaction in which they are bound in bundles of up to several hundred fibers each and then hardened.

State sues company over asbestos violations (Belleville News-Democrat)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office filed suit Monday against the owner of a St. Clair building for allegedly launching an asbestos-removal project in violation of environmental laws.

2005-11-06T17:33:00.000-08:00

Asbestos removal could cost $33,000 (The Morning Call)
Removing asbestos from L.B Morris Elementary School in Jim Thorpe during a long-awaited expansion project will cost at least $32,824, bids for the work opened Friday show.

Hobbled asbestos lawyer fights on (CNN Money)
Daniel A. Speights suffered a blow in court last week. But Speights, one of the nation's leading plaintiffs attorneys specializing in asbestos property-damage claims, is by no means down for the count.

Asbestos led to man's cancer (Harrogate Advertiser)
A JOB that exposed him to "clouds" of asbestos dust when he was 16 eventually lead to a Harrogate man developing the cancer that killed him, an inquest has been told.

Small Business Group Urges Frist to Fight for Asbestos Litigation Reform (American International Automobile Dealers Association)
The American Small Businesses Association (ASBA) today called on Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to push for asbestos litigation reform by ensuring that the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act), S. 852 is heard by the full Senate.

Natural Asbestos Tied to Cancer (RedNova)
By Ian Hoffman, STAFF WRITER For the first time, scientists have linked living close to a likely natural deposit of asbestos to a rare, highly lethal cancer.

2005-11-06T08:26:00.000-08:00

For Hospital Tumble, Best Seat's in House -- Airborne Asbestos, Lead Will Make Area Risky (RedNova)
By Tom Charlier charlier@commercialappealcom They're enthralling to watch, but building implosions like the one slated Sunday for the old Baptist Memorial Hospital can spew noxious clouds of pollution that people with respiratory conditions should avoid, researchers say.

State sues company over asbestos violations (Belleville News-Democrat)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office filed suit Monday against the owner of a St. Clair building for allegedly launching an asbestos-removal project in violation of environmental laws.

China��s Changchun TBK Shili Auto Parts Co. gets $4 million loan (Emerging Markets Economy)
The International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement to provide a $4 million loan to China��s Changchun TBK Shili Auto Parts Co., to help them begin producing asbestos-free car brakes.

Asbestos led to man's cancer (Harrogate Advertiser)
A JOB that exposed him to "clouds" of asbestos dust when he was 16 eventually lead to a Harrogate man developing the cancer that killed him, an inquest has been told.

Small Business Group Urges Frist to Fight for Asbestos Litigation Reform (American International Automobile Dealers Association)
The American Small Businesses Association (ASBA) today called on Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to push for asbestos litigation reform by ensuring that the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act), S. 852 is heard by the full Senate.

2005-11-05T23:22:00.000-08:00

Hobbled asbestos lawyer fights on (CNN Money)
Daniel A. Speights suffered a blow in court last week. But Speights, one of the nation's leading plaintiffs attorneys specializing in asbestos property-damage claims, is by no means down for the count.

Ontario: Tougher Asbestos Regulations Enacted (Occupational Hazards)
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has updated its workplace safety laws dealing with asbestos to offer more stringent protections for workers, the agency announced this week.

Making asbestos safer (Asia Times)
TOKYO - Nippan Kenkyujo, a manufacturer of ceramic coatings, has developed a coating that can render asbestos harmless. When the coating is applied, the asbestos fibers undergo a chemical reaction in which they are bound in bundles of up to several hundred fibers each and then hardened.

State sues company over asbestos violations (Belleville News-Democrat)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office filed suit Monday against the owner of a St. Clair building for allegedly launching an asbestos-removal project in violation of environmental laws.

Asbestos led to man's cancer (Harrogate Advertiser)
A JOB that exposed him to "clouds" of asbestos dust when he was 16 eventually lead to a Harrogate man developing the cancer that killed him, an inquest has been told.

2005-11-05T04:29:00.000-08:00

Hobbled asbestos lawyer fights on (CNN Money)
Daniel A. Speights suffered a blow in court last week. But Speights, one of the nation's leading plaintiffs attorneys specializing in asbestos property-damage claims, is by no means down for the count.

State sues company over asbestos violations (Belleville News-Democrat)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office filed suit Monday against the owner of a St. Clair building for allegedly launching an asbestos-removal project in violation of environmental laws.

Asbestos led to man's cancer (Harrogate Advertiser)
A JOB that exposed him to "clouds" of asbestos dust when he was 16 eventually lead to a Harrogate man developing the cancer that killed him, an inquest has been told.

Small Business Group Urges Frist to Fight for Asbestos Litigation Reform (American International Automobile Dealers Association)
The American Small Businesses Association (ASBA) today called on Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to push for asbestos litigation reform by ensuring that the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act), S. 852 is heard by the full Senate.

HSC asks for help with amendments to asbestos regs (contractjournal.com)
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published a consultative document seeking comments on proposed amendments to its asbestos regulations and an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).

2005-11-04T18:57:00.000-08:00

Making asbestos safer (Asia Times)
TOKYO - Nippan Kenkyujo, a manufacturer of ceramic coatings, has developed a coating that can render asbestos harmless. When the coating is applied, the asbestos fibers undergo a chemical reaction in which they are bound in bundles of up to several hundred fibers each and then hardened.

State sues company over asbestos violations (Belleville News-Democrat)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office filed suit Monday against the owner of a St. Clair building for allegedly launching an asbestos-removal project in violation of environmental laws.

Asbestos led to man's cancer (Harrogate Advertiser)
A JOB that exposed him to "clouds" of asbestos dust when he was 16 eventually lead to a Harrogate man developing the cancer that killed him, an inquest has been told.

SA to pass total asbestos ban (Independent Online)
The South African government has finally acted to protect public health - decades after conclusive medical evidence revealed the deadly risks of asbestos.

HSC asks for help with amendments to asbestos regs (contractjournal.com)
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published a consultative document seeking comments on proposed amendments to its asbestos regulations and an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).

2005-11-03T15:35:00.000-08:00

Small Business Group Urges Frist to Fight for Asbestos Litigation Reform (American International Automobile Dealers Association)
The American Small Businesses Association (ASBA) today called on Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to push for asbestos litigation reform by ensuring that the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act), S. 852 is heard by the full Senate.

Natural Asbestos Tied to Cancer (RedNova)
By Ian Hoffman, STAFF WRITER For the first time, scientists have linked living close to a likely natural deposit of asbestos to a rare, highly lethal cancer.

SA to pass total asbestos ban (Independent Online)
The South African government has finally acted to protect public health - decades after conclusive medical evidence revealed the deadly risks of asbestos.

HSC asks for help with amendments to asbestos regs (contractjournal.com)
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published a consultative document seeking comments on proposed amendments to its asbestos regulations and an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).

ASBESTOS SWITCH 'TO HIT THOUSANDS' (Daily Mirror)
THOUSANDS of people will die if plans to relax asbestos laws are approved, unions and safety experts claimed last night.

2005-11-02T21:31:00.000-08:00

ASBESTOS SWITCH 'TO HIT THOUSANDS' (Daily Mirror)
THOUSANDS of people will die if plans to relax asbestos laws are approved, unions and safety experts claimed last night.

Motel demolition held up by asbestos issue (The State, Columbia, S.C.) (Hotel Online)
By Rick Brundrett, The State, Columbia, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 1--Demolition of the old Heart of Columbia Motel -- the site of three fires since last year -- has taken longer than expected because of asbestos removal, a spokesman for the property owners said.

Three Statehouse Buildings Closed Due To Asbestos Scrape (WTRF)
Three buildings at the state Capitol Complex -- buildings five, six and seven -- are closed for the rest of the day, Wednesday, because of asbestos.

$425,000 IEPA grant awarded to city for 2004 asbestos removal at former IH site (Canton Daily Ledger)
Money from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in the amount of $425,000 was received by the City of Canton on Tuesday as reimbursement for asbestos removal costs on the former International Harvester site in 2004.

Small Business Group Urges Frist to Fight for Asbestos Litigation Reform (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The American Small Businesses Association today called on Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to push for asbestos

2005-11-01T00:24:00.002-08:00

James Hardie to discuss asbestos deal (AAP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Lawyers from James Hardie Industries will meet NSW government representatives to discuss the latest draft of an agreement to compensate asbestos victims.

Ban On Asbestos Products On the Cards (AllAfrica.com)
GOVERNMENT edged closer last week to the mooted ban of asbestos when the cabinet approved the publication for public comment of the new asbestos regulations.

Asbestos and Turkish farmers (Medical News Today)
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral which has been extensively used in most Western countries mainly in building and construction. It was later proven that it can cause different types of cancers and other diseases, the reason why its use is now banned in many countries.

FIT SILENCE ON ASBESTOS LEAK ANGERS STAFF (New York Post)
-- Professors at the Fashion Institute of Technology are hot under the collar over the college's failure to notify faculty and students of an asbestos leak in the Midtown school building last spring.

Asbestos a DIY death trap (Queensland Times)
COUNCILS landed with the job of making sure DIY renovators handle potentially deadly asbestos safely can take some comfort in the knowledge people are more aware of the dangers.

2005-11-01T00:24:00.001-08:00

James Hardie to discuss asbestos deal (Sydney Morning Herald)
Lawyers from James Hardie Industries will meet NSW government representatives later this week to discuss the latest draft of an agreement to compensate asbestos victims.

James Hardie to discuss asbestos deal (AAP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Lawyers from James Hardie Industries will meet NSW government representatives to discuss the latest draft of an agreement to compensate asbestos victims.

Ban On Asbestos Products On the Cards (AllAfrica.com)
GOVERNMENT edged closer last week to the mooted ban of asbestos when the cabinet approved the publication for public comment of the new asbestos regulations.

Group claims unenviable asbestos record for SA (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
The Asbestos Victims Association says South Australia now has the highest per capita rate of asbestos-related diseases in the world.

No contest plea entered over asbestos removal (The Buffalo News)
A Virginia company has pleaded no contest to a federal indictment charging it with illegally removing asbestos during the demolition of the old Westinghouse Electric plant in Cheektowaga.

2005-11-01T00:24:00.000-08:00

James Hardie to discuss asbestos deal (Sydney Morning Herald)
Lawyers from James Hardie Industries will meet NSW government representatives later this week to discuss the latest draft of an agreement to compensate asbestos victims.

Ban On Asbestos Products On the Cards (AllAfrica.com)
GOVERNMENT edged closer last week to the mooted ban of asbestos when the cabinet approved the publication for public comment of the new asbestos regulations.

FIT SILENCE ON ASBESTOS LEAK ANGERS STAFF (New York Post)
-- Professors at the Fashion Institute of Technology are hot under the collar over the college's failure to notify faculty and students of an asbestos leak in the Midtown school building last spring.

Group claims unenviable asbestos record for SA (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
The Asbestos Victims Association says South Australia now has the highest per capita rate of asbestos-related diseases in the world.

No contest plea entered over asbestos removal (The Buffalo News)
A Virginia company has pleaded no contest to a federal indictment charging it with illegally removing asbestos during the demolition of the old Westinghouse Electric plant in Cheektowaga.

2005-10-27T20:39:00.000-07:00

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-26 09:16 GMT: French Senate sees asbestos victim treatment costing 27-37 bln eur over 20 yrs (Interactive Investor)
PARIS (AFX) - A French Senate report blamed the government for failing to manage the country's asbestos contamination problem properly and estimated it will cost 27-37 bln eur in the next 20 years to treat victims of what researchers see as an "inescapable and irreversible" cancer epidemic.

Unions concerned over asbestos (Herald Sun)
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Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

CSR challenges landmark asbestos compo case (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
The High Court of Australia has heard the credibility of a man who won a landmark asbestos compensation case is questionable.

Miers can't take the heat (The Capital Times)
Miers couldn't take the heat. To whom shall the administration pass the asbestos undies? Yep, too bad.

2005-10-27T10:43:00.000-07:00

American Financial Group Announces Third Quarter Results, Including Outcome of Asbestos & Environmental Study (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
American Financial Group, Inc. today reported a net loss of $26.4 million in the 2005 third quarter, reflecting the effect of an after-tax charge of $121.6 million resulting from strengthening reserves for asbestos and other environmental exposures within AFG's run-off operations.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

CSR challenges landmark asbestos compo case (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
The High Court of Australia has heard the credibility of a man who won a landmark asbestos compensation case is questionable.

Miers can't take the heat (The Capital Times)
Miers couldn't take the heat. To whom shall the administration pass the asbestos undies? Yep, too bad.

Councils attack asbestos plans (Herald Sun)
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2005-10-27T01:25:00.000-07:00

Councils attack asbestos plans (News Interactive)
QUEENSLAND councils are set to revolt against State Government legislation that charges local governments with monitoring the removal of asbestos from homes.

American Financial links 3Q loss to asbestos, environmental study (BizJournals)
American Financial Group Inc., reported a net loss of $26.4 million, or 34 cents per share in the third quarter, the result of an after-tax charge of $121.6 million, or $1.55 per share, from strengthening reserves for asbestos and other environmental exposures within the company's runoff operations.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-26 09:16 GMT: French Senate sees asbestos victim treatment costing 27-37 bln eur over 20 yrs (Interactive Investor)
PARIS (AFX) - A French Senate report blamed the government for failing to manage the country's asbestos contamination problem properly and estimated it will cost 27-37 bln eur in the next 20 years to treat victims of what researchers see as an "inescapable and irreversible" cancer epidemic.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Australia, Netherlands Discuss Hardie Case (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Australia and the Netherlands held a ministerial meeting Thursday in The Hague on a proposed agreement that would help Australian victims of asbestos disease seek compensation from building products company James Hardie Industries, a government statement said.

2005-10-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

American Financial links 3Q loss to asbestos, environmental study (BizJournals)
American Financial Group Inc., reported a net loss of $26.4 million, or 34 cents per share in the third quarter, the result of an after-tax charge of $121.6 million, or $1.55 per share, from strengthening reserves for asbestos and other environmental exposures within the company's runoff operations.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-26 09:16 GMT: French Senate sees asbestos victim treatment costing 27-37 bln eur over 20 yrs (Interactive Investor)
PARIS (AFX) - A French Senate report blamed the government for failing to manage the country's asbestos contamination problem properly and estimated it will cost 27-37 bln eur in the next 20 years to treat victims of what researchers see as an "inescapable and irreversible" cancer epidemic.

American Financial Posts 3Q Loss on Charge (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
American Financial Group Inc. reported Wednesday a third-quarter loss from a year-ago profit as the property and casualty insurer was hurt by a charge to boost its reserves for potential asbestos and other environmental claims.

Corning Posts $203 Million Profit in 3Q (AP via Yahoo! News)
Corning Inc., benefiting from soaring demand for ultra-thin glass used in flat-screen computers and televisions, posted a $203 million profit in the third quarter in contrast to a loss of nearly $2.5 billion a year ago.

Burlington Northern profit rises sharply (Reuters)
The railroad's third-quarter net profit rose to $414 million, or $1.09 per share, versus $2 million or 1 cent per share in the year-ago period when it incurred a $288 million after-tax charge for asbestos and environmental liabilities.

2005-10-25T10:33:00.000-07:00

City adopts courthouse plan (Billings Gazette)
The City Council is moving forward with a plan to develop a temporary downtown home for federal courts while asbestos is removed from the James F. Battin federal building.

Repairs to begin on fire-damaged Du Quoin school (Southern Illinoisan)
DU QUOIN - Repairs are soon to begin on the fire-damaged gymnasium of R.A. Wheatley School in Du Quoin. The school board this week awarded a contract to Freeman Environmental Services of Herrin for cleaning up the fire damage and removing asbestos.

Petition drive for victims of asbestos-related diseases begins (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Citizens groups began a drive Saturday to collect 1 million signatures to demand that the government provide legal guarantee for compensation to all victims of asbestos-related illnesses and drastic measures to deal with related problems.

News Headlines (Tyne Tees.tv)
A further two teenagers are being questioned by police over an arson attack at ICI's derelict former headquarters on Teesside. The fire sent thick black smoke across Billingham. The building's been empty for ten years and is due to be demolished but there's concern over asbestos.

Burlington Northern 3Q Profit Surges (AP via Yahoo! News)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., the nation's second largest railroad operator, said on Tuesday that third-quarter profit ballooned from the same quarter last year that included hefty charges.

2005-10-24T12:21:00.000-07:00

Petition drive for victims of asbestos-related diseases begins (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Citizens groups began a drive Saturday to collect 1 million signatures to demand that the government provide legal guarantee for compensation to all victims of asbestos-related illnesses and drastic measures to deal with related problems.

S&P Sees No Effect on Fireman's Fund Ratings After Reserve Increase (Insurance Journal)
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has issued a statement on Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.'s announcement that it is increasing its asbestos reserves and reserves for uncollectible reinsurance related

Asbestos Anxiety (WGRZ-TV Buffalo)
Jesse Carmichael has a son who attends school 6 in Buffalo. He's concerned about signs on the Division Street school cautioning about an upcoming asbestos removal project.

Asbestos Removal Unearths Wallet Stolen 43 Years Ago (Action News 4 Pittsburgh)
PITTSBURGH -- An asbestos removal worker has found a wallet stolen from a serviceman 43 years ago at the Greyhound station in downtown Pittsburgh. Robert Gibson, 70, now lives in North Carolina.

Asbestos victim loses appeal (News Interactive)
THE estate of a dead asbestos victim has lost more than $165,000 awarded for the care of his disabled wife after building materials manufacturer CSR and an Adelaide asbestos company won a High Court appeal.

2005-10-23T17:43:00.000-07:00

Asbestos Removal Unearths Wallet Stolen 43 Years Ago (WTAE ThePittsburghChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
An asbestos removal worker has found a wallet stolen from a serviceman 43 years ago at the Greyhound station in downtown Pittsburgh.

Asbestos Removal Unearths Wallet Stolen 43 Years Ago (Action News 4 Pittsburgh)
PITTSBURGH -- An asbestos removal worker has found a wallet stolen from a serviceman 43 years ago at the Greyhound station in downtown Pittsburgh. Robert Gibson, 70, now lives in North Carolina.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Veterans deserve compensation for asbestos illnesses on duty (The Deming Headlight)
To the Editor: In responding to ��Veterans finding it harder to enjoy life on limited benefits,�� while I agree that veterans deserve greater disability benefits and proper care for their service to our country, I would like to point out that the asbestos bill in Congress has advantages for veterans.

Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families (Asahi.com)
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.

2005-10-22T23:36:00.000-07:00

Asbestos Removal Unearths Wallet Stolen 43 Years Ago (WTAE ThePittsburghChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
An asbestos removal worker has found a wallet stolen from a serviceman 43 years ago at the Greyhound station in downtown Pittsburgh.

Redress for 9,500 asbestos deaths (Asahi.com)
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned law designed to compensate victims of asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Veterans deserve compensation for asbestos illnesses on duty (The Deming Headlight)
To the Editor: In responding to ��Veterans finding it harder to enjoy life on limited benefits,�� while I agree that veterans deserve greater disability benefits and proper care for their service to our country, I would like to point out that the asbestos bill in Congress has advantages for veterans.

Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families (Asahi.com)
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.

2005-10-22T14:07:00.000-07:00

Asbestos Removal Unearths Wallet Stolen 43 Years Ago (WTAE ThePittsburghChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
An asbestos removal worker has found a wallet stolen from a serviceman 43 years ago at the Greyhound station in downtown Pittsburgh.

Petition drive for victims of asbestos-related diseases begins (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Citizens groups began a drive Saturday to collect 1 million signatures to demand that the government provide legal guarantee for compensation to all victims of asbestos-related illnesses and drastic measures to deal with related problems.

Asbestos Removal Unearths Wallet Stolen 43 Years Ago (Action News 4 Pittsburgh)
PITTSBURGH -- An asbestos removal worker has found a wallet stolen from a serviceman 43 years ago at the Greyhound station in downtown Pittsburgh. Robert Gibson, 70, now lives in North Carolina.

Hyannis water clear of asbestos No detectable traces in five samples (The Barnstable Patriot)
On the issue of asbestos, the Hyannis water system received a clean bill of health. In five water samples collected at five locations in the Hyannis water system, there were no detectable levels of asbestos.

Asbestos victim loses appeal (News Interactive)
THE estate of a dead asbestos victim has lost more than $165,000 awarded for the care of his disabled wife after building materials manufacturer CSR and an Adelaide asbestos company won a High Court appeal.

2005-10-22T04:40:00.000-07:00

Redress for 9,500 asbestos deaths (Asahi.com)
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned law designed to compensate victims of asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.

Hyannis water clear of asbestos No detectable traces in five samples (The Barnstable Patriot)
On the issue of asbestos, the Hyannis water system received a clean bill of health. In five water samples collected at five locations in the Hyannis water system, there were no detectable levels of asbestos.

Asbestos victim loses appeal (News Interactive)
THE estate of a dead asbestos victim has lost more than $165,000 awarded for the care of his disabled wife after building materials manufacturer CSR and an Adelaide asbestos company won a High Court appeal.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families (Asahi.com)
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.

2005-10-21T19:37:00.000-07:00

Redress for 9,500 asbestos deaths (Asahi.com)
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned law designed to compensate victims of asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.

Asbestos Removal Unearths Wallet Stolen 43 Years Ago (Action News 4 Pittsburgh)
PITTSBURGH -- An asbestos removal worker has found a wallet stolen from a serviceman 43 years ago at the Greyhound station in downtown Pittsburgh. Robert Gibson, 70, now lives in North Carolina.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Veterans deserve compensation for asbestos illnesses on duty (The Deming Headlight)
To the Editor: In responding to ��Veterans finding it harder to enjoy life on limited benefits,�� while I agree that veterans deserve greater disability benefits and proper care for their service to our country, I would like to point out that the asbestos bill in Congress has advantages for veterans.

Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families (Asahi.com)
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.

2005-10-21T00:45:00.000-07:00

Supreme Court nominee advocated asbestos fund (Washington Post)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Earlier this year, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers argued for an asbestos compensation fund favored by leaders of the Senate committee that will soon hold her confirmation hearing.

Hyannis' water free of asbestos, tests find (Cape Cod Times)
By ERIC GERSHON STAFF WRITER HYANNIS - Eager to dispel rumors that 40-plus miles of asbestos pipes might be polluting Hyannis' drinking water, county health officials have tested the water and declared it asbestos-free.

WVU to create asbestos testing program (The Charleston Gazette)
More than 5,000 current and former West Virginia University employees would be tested for asbestos-related diseases under the tentative settlement of a five-year-old lawsuit, court records show.

Honeywell warning on asbestos claims (Financial Times)
Honeywell has warned its insurance might not cover the cost of settling asbestos claims against the US industrial group. A settlement in one of those cases could also have ��a material adverse impact�� on operating results and cash flows, Honeywell said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Asbestos sealants hard to replace (Asahi.com)
The outright ban on asbestos scheduled for 2008 is causing major problems at businesses that use asbestos sealants. Petrochemical producers, oil refiners, electric utilities and others say alternatives are costlier, less reliable and harder to come by than the current products.

2005-10-20T05:41:00.000-07:00

Hyannis' water free of asbestos, tests find (Cape Cod Times)
By ERIC GERSHON STAFF WRITER HYANNIS - Eager to dispel rumors that 40-plus miles of asbestos pipes might be polluting Hyannis' drinking water, county health officials have tested the water and declared it asbestos-free.

Can Asbestos Help Us Understand Nanotoxicity? (Slashdot)
Roland Piquepaille writes "Occupational Hazards is running an interesting article about how using our knowledge of asbestos could help us to assess the risks from nanoparticles, or their nanotoxicity. Today, it's unknown if nanomaterials under development are dangerous to human beings or to our environment. Some people think that nanoparticles can move to our lungs or our brains, presenting a

Asbestos sealants hard to replace (Asahi.com)
The outright ban on asbestos scheduled for 2008 is causing major problems at businesses that use asbestos sealants. Petrochemical producers, oil refiners, electric utilities and others say alternatives are costlier, less reliable and harder to come by than the current products.

Eased rules eyed in asbestos claims (Asahi.com)
Mesothelioma patients seeking workers' compensation will no longer have to go under the knife to link their cancer with asbestos exposure, according to proposed eased eligibility rules.

Does Asbestos Hold the Key for Understanding Nanotechnology Risks? (Occupational Hazards)
When it comes to assessing the occupational health hazards of exposure to nanoparticles, what can we learn from other small particles and fibers such as asbestos?

2005-10-19T20:30:00.000-07:00

Supreme Court nominee advocated asbestos fund (Washington Post)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Earlier this year, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers argued for an asbestos compensation fund favored by leaders of the Senate committee that will soon hold her confirmation hearing.

Honeywell warning on asbestos claims (Financial Times)
Honeywell has warned its insurance might not cover the cost of settling asbestos claims against the US industrial group. A settlement in one of those cases could also have ��a material adverse impact�� on operating results and cash flows, Honeywell said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Asbestos sealants hard to replace (Asahi.com)
The outright ban on asbestos scheduled for 2008 is causing major problems at businesses that use asbestos sealants. Petrochemical producers, oil refiners, electric utilities and others say alternatives are costlier, less reliable and harder to come by than the current products.

Allianz to Take Extra $826 Million Hit (AP via Yahoo! News)
Allianz AG, a financial-services company, said it expects an extra $826 million in costs for asbestos- and environmental-related claims at U.S. unit Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., information released Wednesday showed.

Blaze raises fears of deadly asbestos (Liverpool Echo)
POTENTIALLY deadly asbestos fibres were deposited on homes following a major blaze at a famous gin factory, it emerged last night.

2005-10-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

Eased rules eyed in asbestos claims (Asahi.com)
Mesothelioma patients seeking workers' compensation will no longer have to go under the knife to link their cancer with asbestos exposure, according to proposed eased eligibility rules.

Does Asbestos Hold the Key for Understanding Nanotechnology Risks? (Occupational Hazards)
When it comes to assessing the occupational health hazards of exposure to nanoparticles, what can we learn from other small particles and fibers such as asbestos?

Elevated Blood Levels Of A Protein Are Linked To Asbestos-induced Cancers (Science Daily)
Researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Wayne State University have found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma, a chest cancer caused by asbestos. The finding opens the way to a blood test for the disease, according to a new study published in the Oct. 13 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Cirian becomes EPA's full-time go-to guy (The Western News)
Libby residents have a new ally in efforts to remove vermiculite asbestos from homes and businesses.

2005-10-19T02:14:00.000-07:00

Asbestos sealants hard to replace (Asahi.com)
The outright ban on asbestos scheduled for 2008 is causing major problems at businesses that use asbestos sealants. Petrochemical producers, oil refiners, electric utilities and others say alternatives are costlier, less reliable and harder to come by than the current products.

Eased rules eyed in asbestos claims (Asahi.com)
Mesothelioma patients seeking workers' compensation will no longer have to go under the knife to link their cancer with asbestos exposure, according to proposed eased eligibility rules.

Blaze raises fears of deadly asbestos (Liverpool Echo)
POTENTIALLY deadly asbestos fibres were deposited on homes following a major blaze at a famous gin factory, it emerged last night.

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Launches Science Advisory Board (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization today announced its Science Advisory Board, to be chaired by distinguished scientists Arthur L. Frank, M.D., Ph.D. and Richard A. Lemen, Ph.D., M.S.P.H.

Elevated Blood Levels of a Protein are Linked to Asbestos-Induced Cancers (Medical News Today)
Researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Wayne State University have found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma, a chest cancer caused by asbestos.

2005-10-18T16:30:00.000-07:00

Does Asbestos Hold the Key for Understanding Nanotechnology Risks? (Occupational Hazards)
When it comes to assessing the occupational health hazards of exposure to nanoparticles, what can we learn from other small particles and fibers such as asbestos?

Elevated Blood Levels Of A Protein Are Linked To Asbestos-induced Cancers (Science Daily)
Researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Wayne State University have found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma, a chest cancer caused by asbestos. The finding opens the way to a blood test for the disease, according to a new study published in the Oct. 13 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Launches Science Advisory Board (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization today announced its Science Advisory Board, to be chaired by distinguished scientists Arthur L. Frank, M.D., Ph.D. and Richard A. Lemen, Ph.D., M.S.P.H.

Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma (Medical News Today)
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study published in the second issue of the October 2005 American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

2005-10-18T06:41:00.000-07:00

Blaze raises fears of deadly asbestos (Liverpool Echo)
POTENTIALLY deadly asbestos fibres were deposited on homes following a major blaze at a famous gin factory, it emerged last night.

Elevated Blood Levels Of A Protein Are Linked To Asbestos-induced Cancers (Science Daily)
Researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Wayne State University have found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma, a chest cancer caused by asbestos. The finding opens the way to a blood test for the disease, according to a new study published in the Oct. 13 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Regulators file asbestos complaint at Ketchikan site (KTVA)
According to the Associated Press, The US Environmental Protection Agency is alleging that the developers of a Ketchikan hotel improperly disposed of pipe insulation and cement board containing asbestos.

Conflicts of Interest Put End to Congoleum's Pre-Packaged Bankruptcy Plan (Law.com)
In a huge setback for Congoleum Corp., a federal appeals court has reversed a bankruptcy judge's approval of the company's "pre-packaged" bankruptcy plan after finding that one of the firms it hired suffered from conflicts of interest because it also represented plaintiffs with asbestos claims against Congoleum.

Asbestos Cancer Drug for Sufferers (RedNova)
By Exclusive by BARRY NELSON VICTIMS of asbestos-related cancer who cannot receive a new drug on the NHS have forced their former employers to pay for treatment.

2005-10-17T18:28:00.000-07:00

Elevated Blood Levels Of A Protein Are Linked To Asbestos-induced Cancers (Science Daily)
Researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Wayne State University have found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma, a chest cancer caused by asbestos. The finding opens the way to a blood test for the disease, according to a new study published in the Oct. 13 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma (Medical News Today)
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study published in the second issue of the October 2005 American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Regulators file asbestos complaint at Ketchikan site (KTVA)
According to the Associated Press, The US Environmental Protection Agency is alleging that the developers of a Ketchikan hotel improperly disposed of pipe insulation and cement board containing asbestos.

Asbestos Cancer Drug for Sufferers (RedNova)
By Exclusive by BARRY NELSON VICTIMS of asbestos-related cancer who cannot receive a new drug on the NHS have forced their former employers to pay for treatment.

Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma (Newswise)
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study.

2005-10-17T06:27:00.000-07:00

Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma (Medical News Today)
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study published in the second issue of the October 2005 American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Regulators file asbestos complaint at Ketchikan site (KTVA)
According to the Associated Press, The US Environmental Protection Agency is alleging that the developers of a Ketchikan hotel improperly disposed of pipe insulation and cement board containing asbestos.

Asbestos Cancer Drug for Sufferers (RedNova)
By Exclusive by BARRY NELSON VICTIMS of asbestos-related cancer who cannot receive a new drug on the NHS have forced their former employers to pay for treatment.

Asbestos bill should be defeated (Rutland Herald)
Now that we are hearing that repairing the devastation left in Katrina��s wake may cost the federal government more than the war in Iraq, it is critical more now than ever that our lawmakers in Washington exhaustively review any new spending initiatives.

American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for October 2005 (second issue) (EurekAlert!)
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos source rocks and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the pleural membrane covering the lungs, according to a new study.

2005-10-16T20:59:00.000-07:00

Airborne asbestos levels to be checked at 360 locations across Japan (The Japan Times)
The Environment Ministry has announced it will measure asbestos concentration levels in the air at 360 spots in 140 areas nationwide, for the first such study since 1995.

Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma (Newswise)
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study.

Man facing prison term after pleading guilty in asbestos case (KVOA Tucson)
PHOENIX A Phoenix man faces five years in federal prison and fines for the illegal removal of asbestos from buildings he owned.

Asbestos claim returns (NZCity)
The fight for fair compensation for asbestos victims has flared up again. The Council of Trade Unions conference, starting on Monday, will launch a campaign against multinational company James Hardies.

Asbestos find leaves residents in fear (Rochdale Observer)
HUNDREDS of people in Kirkholt have just been told they have spent decades living with potentially deadly asbestos. Boards made from the fibre have been discovered in the roof spaces of 112 homes and in 88 of them the boards were broken �� potentially releasing the killer fibres.

2005-10-16T11:59:00.000-07:00

Regulators file asbestos complaint at Ketchikan site (KTVA)
According to the Associated Press, The US Environmental Protection Agency is alleging that the developers of a Ketchikan hotel improperly disposed of pipe insulation and cement board containing asbestos.

Asbestos Cancer Drug for Sufferers (RedNova)
By Exclusive by BARRY NELSON VICTIMS of asbestos-related cancer who cannot receive a new drug on the NHS have forced their former employers to pay for treatment.

Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma (Newswise)
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study.

Grace Cuts Asbestos Medical Benefits (RedNova)
By Susan Drumheller, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Oct. 14--Recent reductions in health care benefits for people believed harmed by asbestos exposure in Libby, Mont., have again left residents there feeling betrayed by W.R. Grace & Co.

Asbestos claim returns (NZCity)
The fight for fair compensation for asbestos victims has flared up again. The Council of Trade Unions conference, starting on Monday, will launch a campaign against multinational company James Hardies.

2005-10-16T02:59:00.000-07:00

Airborne asbestos levels to be checked at 360 locations across Japan (The Japan Times)
The Environment Ministry has announced it will measure asbestos concentration levels in the air at 360 spots in 140 areas nationwide, for the first such study since 1995.

Asbestos Cancer Drug for Sufferers (RedNova)
By Exclusive by BARRY NELSON VICTIMS of asbestos-related cancer who cannot receive a new drug on the NHS have forced their former employers to pay for treatment.

Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma (Newswise)
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study.

Man facing prison term after pleading guilty in asbestos case (KVOA Tucson)
PHOENIX A Phoenix man faces five years in federal prison and fines for the illegal removal of asbestos from buildings he owned.

Asbestos find leaves residents in fear (Rochdale Observer)
HUNDREDS of people in Kirkholt have just been told they have spent decades living with potentially deadly asbestos. Boards made from the fibre have been discovered in the roof spaces of 112 homes and in 88 of them the boards were broken �� potentially releasing the killer fibres.

2005-10-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

Man facing prison term after pleading guilty in asbestos case (KVOA Tucson)
PHOENIX A Phoenix man faces five years in federal prison and fines for the illegal removal of asbestos from buildings he owned.

Grace Cuts Asbestos Medical Benefits (RedNova)
By Susan Drumheller, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Oct. 14--Recent reductions in health care benefits for people believed harmed by asbestos exposure in Libby, Mont., have again left residents there feeling betrayed by W.R. Grace & Co.

Asbestos claim returns (NZCity)
The fight for fair compensation for asbestos victims has flared up again. The Council of Trade Unions conference, starting on Monday, will launch a campaign against multinational company James Hardies.

Asbestos find leaves residents in fear (Rochdale Observer)
HUNDREDS of people in Kirkholt have just been told they have spent decades living with potentially deadly asbestos. Boards made from the fibre have been discovered in the roof spaces of 112 homes and in 88 of them the boards were broken �� potentially releasing the killer fibres.

15,000 expected to die from asbestos (Asahi.com)
Asbestos-caused cancers could kill more than 15,000 people in the next five years, the Environment Ministry said in its first official estimate for the toxic substance.

2005-10-14T14:09:00.000-07:00

Ministry to measure asbestos concentration levels across Japan (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Japan's Environment Ministry said Friday it will measure asbestos concentration levels in the air at 360 spots in 140 areas nationwide, resuming such a survey for the first time since 1995.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Ministry estimates more than 15,000 deaths by asbestos-related cancers in next five years (Asahi.com)
Asbestos-caused cancers will kill at least 15,000 people in the next five years, the Environment Ministry said in its first official estimate for the toxic substance.

Company charged with illegally removing asbestos (New York Newsday)
A Southern Tier company faces federal charges related to removing asbestos in violation of health and safety laws, prosecutors said Thursday.

Test Could Spot Asbestos-Linked Lung Cancer (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- There's hope for an early-detection test that could improve survival for people with a deadly cancer linked to asbestos exposure, researchers report.

2005-10-14T05:08:00.000-07:00

Blood test may detect asbestos-related lung cancer (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Researchers have identified a protein that could help in the early detection of a rare but deadly chest cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a study said on Wednesday.

James Hardie urged to remove asbestos from old homes (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Remote Northern Territory communities want the building materials company James Hardie to meet the cost of removing asbestos from old houses.

Company charged with illegally removing asbestos (New York Newsday)
A Southern Tier company faces federal charges related to removing asbestos in violation of health and safety laws, prosecutors said Thursday.

Company charged with illegally removing asbestos (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. A Southern Tier company faces federal charges related to illegal asbestos removal.

Test may detect asbestos-related lung cancer (MSNBC)
Researchers have identified a protein that could help in the early detection of a rare but deadly chest cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a study said.

2005-10-13T19:37:00.000-07:00

Blood test may detect asbestos-related lung cancer (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Researchers have identified a protein that could help in the early detection of a rare but deadly chest cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a study said on Wednesday.

Company charged with illegally removing asbestos (New York Newsday)
A Southern Tier company faces federal charges related to removing asbestos in violation of health and safety laws, prosecutors said Thursday.

Revision to require landlords to remove, contain asbestos (Asahi.com)
The infrastructure ministry will require landlords of apartments and residential buildings to remove or contain sprayed asbestos, a move that could influence sales and leases of secondhand homes, officials said.

Test may detect asbestos-related lung cancer (MSNBC)
Researchers have identified a protein that could help in the early detection of a rare but deadly chest cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a study said.

Blood Test May Spot Asbestos-Linked Cancer (WebMD)
A blood test could help screen for pleural mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, a new study shows.

2005-10-13T10:34:00.000-07:00

Blood Test May Spot Asbestos-Linked Cancer (WebMD)
A blood test could help screen for pleural mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, a new study shows.

Elevated Blood Levels of a Protein are Linked to Asbestos-Induced Cancers (Newswise)
Researchers have found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma, a chest cancer caused by asbestos. The finding opens the way to a blood test for the disease, according to a new study.

RTI International snags $5.6M in asbestos deals (Triangle Business Journal)
RTI International has been awarded four contracts worth $5.6 million to certify asbestos laboratories. As part of the deals, RTI will continue serving as the certification center for 600 labs in all 50 states and 20 countries.

Parents fume as asbestos removed near class (The Advertiser)
PARENTS at Mitcham Primary School are worried about their children's health after they found out asbestos sheets were removed while holiday students were in class.

Nissan apologises for asbestos use in components (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japan's Nissan Motor apologised for falsely declaring in the 1990s that it had stopped using asbestos in its vehicles as health fears here over the material grow.

2005-10-13T01:27:00.000-07:00

Test Could Spot Asbestos-Linked Lung Cancer (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- There's hope for an early-detection test that could improve survival for people with a deadly cancer linked to asbestos exposure, researchers report.

Landlords will be required to remove asbestos (Asahi.com)
The infrastructure ministry will require landlords of apartments and residential buildings to remove or contain sprayed asbestos, a move that could influence sales and leases of secondhand homes, officials said.

Elevated Blood Levels of a Protein are Linked to Asbestos-Induced Cancers (Newswise)
Researchers have found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma, a chest cancer caused by asbestos. The finding opens the way to a blood test for the disease, according to a new study.

RTI International snags $5.6M in asbestos deals (Triangle Business Journal)
RTI International has been awarded four contracts worth $5.6 million to certify asbestos laboratories. As part of the deals, RTI will continue serving as the certification center for 600 labs in all 50 states and 20 countries.

Nissan apologises for asbestos use in components (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japan's Nissan Motor apologised for falsely declaring in the 1990s that it had stopped using asbestos in its vehicles as health fears here over the material grow.

2005-10-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

Nissan apologises for asbestos use in components (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japan's Nissan Motor apologised for falsely declaring in the 1990s that it had stopped using asbestos in its vehicles as health fears here over the material grow.

Ministry sees 85,000 asbestos deaths (The Japan Times)
Deaths caused by asbestos-related mesothelioma and lung cancer in Japan could reach 85,000, Environment Ministry sources said in an estimate Tuesday.

Up to 85,000 may die from asbestos-linked mesothelioma, lung cancer (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The Environment Ministry estimates the number of deaths caused by asbestos-related mesothelioma and lung cancer in Japan could reach about 85,000, ministry sources said Tuesday.

JAPAN: Nissan apologises for asbestos found in vehicles (just-auto)
Article Summary: Oops - Nissan Motor has discovered asbestos in motor vehicles it produced between 1995 and 1999, despite the March 1996 declaration that it had stopped using the harmful material in its products.

Asbestos removal 'fast-tracked' (News Interactive)
THE Queensland government says it will fast-track the replacement of almost 50 asbestos roofs in public schools across the state by employing tradesman to work special weekend shifts.

2005-10-11T12:12:00.000-07:00

Nissan apologises for asbestos use in components (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japan's Nissan Motor apologised for falsely declaring in the 1990s that it had stopped using asbestos in its vehicles as health fears here over the material grow.

Nissan admits to using asbestos in cars (Independent Online)
Nissan has admitted to falsely declaring that it had stopped using asbestos in its vehicles, but says it has no plans to recall any cars because the type of material used does not pose any health risks.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Govt moves to replace asbestos school roofs (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Another 18 schools in Queensland will have asbestos roofs replaced over the next two months. The State Government is accelerating its $120 million roof replacement program by carrying out the work on weekends and not just during school holidays.

S&P puts Nationwide on CreditWatch (Business First of Columbus)
Hurricanes and asbestos concerns caused Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to put Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. on a negative CreditWatch.

2005-10-11T02:25:00.000-07:00

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Govt moves to replace asbestos school roofs (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Another 18 schools in Queensland will have asbestos roofs replaced over the next two months.

Asbestos removal 'fast-tracked' (News Interactive)
THE Queensland government says it will fast-track the replacement of almost 50 asbestos roofs in public schools across the state by employing tradesman to work special weekend shifts.

Monsanto dropped from suit involving asbestos injuries (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Mississippi Supreme Court has dismissed the Monsanto Co. as a defendant in asbestos litigation in Adams County. Monsanto was among 270 defendants sued by employees at International Paper Co. in Natchez for injuries allegedly resulting from exposure to asbestos products.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

2005-10-10T17:24:00.000-07:00

Govt moves to replace asbestos school roofs (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Another 18 schools in Queensland will have asbestos roofs replaced over the next two months.

Asbestos-linked cancer deaths doubled in last decade (The Japan Times)
Deaths from mesothelioma, a rare cancer often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

Monsanto dropped from suit involving asbestos injuries (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Mississippi Supreme Court has dismissed the Monsanto Co. as a defendant in asbestos litigation in Adams County. Monsanto was among 270 defendants sued by employees at International Paper Co. in Natchez for injuries allegedly resulting from exposure to asbestos products.

Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a type of cancer believed to be caused by the inhalation of asbestos, almost doubled to 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to health ministry statistics.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

2005-10-10T08:20:00.000-07:00

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Govt moves to replace asbestos school roofs (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Another 18 schools in Queensland will have asbestos roofs replaced over the next two months.

Asbestos-linked cancer deaths doubled in last decade (The Japan Times)
Deaths from mesothelioma, a rare cancer often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

The Tort Wars, at a Turning Point (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
By JONATHAN D. GLATER New York Times FOR the lawyers who file lawsuits against corporations, it looked like the next big thing - the next fen-phen, asbestos or even tobacco, the mother of all jackpots.

2005-10-09T22:36:00.000-07:00

Asbestos removal 'fast-tracked' (News Interactive)
THE Queensland government says it will fast-track the replacement of almost 50 asbestos roofs in public schools across the state by employing tradesman to work special weekend shifts.

Monsanto dropped from suit involving asbestos injuries (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Mississippi Supreme Court has dismissed the Monsanto Co. as a defendant in asbestos litigation in Adams County. Monsanto was among 270 defendants sued by employees at International Paper Co. in Natchez for injuries allegedly resulting from exposure to asbestos products.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

Asbestos risk at 341 hospitals, 92 nurseries (The Japan Times)
People are at risk of asbestos exposure at 341 hospitals and 92 nurseries across Japan, according to an interim report on a health ministry survey released earlier this week.

Asbestos removed at school (San Diego Union-Tribune)
EL CAJON, Oct. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Workers removed asbestos from a roof at Granite Hills High School on Wednesday and plan to do the same at other Grossmont district schools that are up for repairs using local bond money.

2005-10-09T13:32:00.000-07:00

Monsanto dropped from suit involving asbestos injuries (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Mississippi Supreme Court has dismissed the Monsanto Co. as a defendant in asbestos litigation in Adams County. Monsanto was among 270 defendants sued by employees at International Paper Co. in Natchez for injuries allegedly resulting from exposure to asbestos products.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

Asbestos risk at 341 hospitals, 92 nurseries (The Japan Times)
People are at risk of asbestos exposure at 341 hospitals and 92 nurseries across Japan, according to an interim report on a health ministry survey released earlier this week.

Asbestos removed at school (San Diego Union-Tribune)
EL CAJON, Oct. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Workers removed asbestos from a roof at Granite Hills High School on Wednesday and plan to do the same at other Grossmont district schools that are up for repairs using local bond money.

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

2005-10-08T10:27:00.000-07:00

Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a type of cancer believed to be caused by the inhalation of asbestos, almost doubled to 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to health ministry statistics.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a type of cancer believed to be caused by the inhalation of asbestos, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

Asbestos removed at school (San Diego Union-Tribune)
EL CAJON, Oct. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Workers removed asbestos from a roof at Granite Hills High School on Wednesday and plan to do the same at other Grossmont district schools that are up for repairs using local bond money.

LEAD: Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
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2005-10-08T01:16:00.000-07:00

Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a type of cancer believed to be caused by the inhalation of asbestos, almost doubled to 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to health ministry statistics.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is often caused by asbestos exposure, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

Asbestos risk at 341 hospitals, 92 nurseries (The Japan Times)
People are at risk of asbestos exposure at 341 hospitals and 92 nurseries across Japan, according to an interim report on a health ministry survey released earlier this week.

�� Asbestos-linked mesothelioma deaths double in decade to 953 (Kyodo News)
The number of people who died from mesothelioma, a type of cancer believed to be caused by the inhalation of asbestos, almost doubled to a record 953 in 2004 from 500 in 1995, according to government statistics.

Miss. high court dismisses Monsanto as defendant in asbestos case (The Biloxi Sun Herald)
JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi Supreme Court has dismissed the Monsanto Co. as a defendant in asbestos litigation in Adams County. Monsanto was among 270 defendants sued by employees at International Paper Co. in Natchez for injuries allegedly resulting from exposure to asbestos products.

2005-10-06T10:36:00.000-07:00

Asbestos fears for fire school raiders (Rhyl, Prestatyn, Abergele Journal)
THIEVES who broke into a fire ravaged school have been urged to seek medical advice in case they have been exposed to asbestos. The raiders stole food and drink from the block which was damaged by fire at Rhyl High School.

Lump-sum asbestos redress elusive goal (The Japan Times)
The government agreed Sept. 29 on the outline of a special bill to help asbestos victims, but officials admit the legislation provides no lump sum compensation.

Asbestos risk cited at hundreds of health, welfare facilities (Asahi.com)
At least 341 hospitals, 498 welfare facilities and 15 job-training centers around the nation are at risk of exposing people to asbestos contamination, a health ministry interim report showed.

Asbestos insulation lawsuit launched in B.C. (CTV.ca)
A class-action lawsuit filed against former makers and marketers of the asbestos-based insulation Zonolite and the federal government alleges Ottawa pushed its use despite knowing it was potentially unsafe.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

2005-10-06T01:35:00.000-07:00

District works on asbestos cleanup (The Union Democrat)
Bret Harte High School officials are working with state environmental regulators on an agreement for removal of asbestos-laced soil at the site of the future Copperopolis High School.

Class-action suit targets Ottawa, makers of asbestos insulation (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
VANCOUVER (CP) - A class-action lawsuit has been filed against former makers and marketers of the asbestos-based insulation Zonolite and the federal government alleging Ottawa pushed its use despite knowing it was potentially unsafe.

Asbestos insulation lawsuit launched in B.C. (CTV.ca)
A class-action lawsuit filed against former makers and marketers of the asbestos-based insulation Zonolite and the federal government alleges Ottawa pushed its use despite knowing it was potentially unsafe.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

2005-10-05T07:27:00.000-07:00

Class-action suit targets Ottawa, makers of asbestos insulation (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
VANCOUVER (CP) - A class-action lawsuit has been filed against former makers and marketers of the asbestos-based insulation Zonolite and the federal government alleging Ottawa pushed its use despite knowing it was potentially unsafe.

Asbestos insulation lawsuit launched in B.C. (CTV.ca)
A class-action lawsuit filed against former makers and marketers of the asbestos-based insulation Zonolite and the federal government alleges Ottawa pushed its use despite knowing it was potentially unsafe.

Hundreds of health and welfare facilities at risk of asbestos exposure (Asahi.com)
At least 341 hospitals, 498 welfare facilities and 15 job-training centers around the nation are at risk of exposing people to asbestos contamination, a health ministry interim report showed.

US senators prepare in case of asbestos vote (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Leaders of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee have asked senators to prepare amendments in case legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund is brought up for a vote this month.

Company reached asbestos settlement with the state (WCAX 3)
CONCORD, N.H. An asbestos removal company (in New Hampshire) has reached a settlement with the state over violating environmental laws.

2005-10-04T22:01:00.000-07:00

Japan's Kubota compensates families for asbestos poisoning (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japanese machinery maker Kubota Corp. said it had paid compensation to the families of 75 deceased and 18 living employees who developed cancer between 1978 and 2004, most probably as a result of asbestos poisoning incurred at its factories.

Kubota Links 79 Deaths to Asbestos (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Japanese industrial equipment maker Kubota Corp. said Wednesday that 79 employees, mostly plant workers, died over a decades-long period of a type of cancer likely caused by the company's production of asbestos products.

Japan Hot Stocks-Kubota down on asbestos reports (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - The following stock is on the move on Thursday: **KUBOTA FACES SELLING GLUT ON ASBESTOS REPORTS** Kubota Corp. untraded with a glut of sell orders at 606 yen, down 20 yen or 3.2 percent, after Japanese media said 78 people who worked at its Amagasaki ...

Crews find asbestos in St. Louis debris (Columbia Daily Tribune)
Praxair blast scattered gas cylinders. ST. LOUIS (AP) - Hazardous materials teams today were removing debris from the neighborhood near the Praxair Distribution Inc. facility in St. Louis now that asbestos has been found in some of that debris.

79 Kubota workers died of asbestos-linked diseases (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Seventy-nine workers of major machinery maker Kubota Corp. died of diseases believed to be related to asbestos from 1978 to 2004, most of them after working at its asbestos factories, the Osaka-based company said Wednesday.

2005-10-04T12:26:00.000-07:00

US senators prepare in case of asbestos vote (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Leaders of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee have asked senators to prepare amendments in case legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund is brought up for a vote this month.

Company reached asbestos settlement with the state (WCAX 3)
CONCORD, N.H. An asbestos removal company (in New Hampshire) has reached a settlement with the state over violating environmental laws.

Asbestos case nets $5 million By Brett Nauman (Pantagraph)
BLOOMINGTON -- A Bloomington woman whose late husband died from a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure was awarded more than $5 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit Monday.

FOCUS: Tug-of-war going on over compensation for asbestos victims (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The government decided on a framework for a special new bill to help asbestos victims last week, but even ministry officials in charge said it cannot be said to be a framework because it put off dealing with the amount of a lump sum to be paid to victims and their families.

Yokota elementary school closed for asbestos removal (Stars and Stripes)
Officials at Yokota Air Base, Japan, announced Sunday that Yokota East Elementary School would be closed Monday through Wednesday after a small amount of asbestos was detected in the school��s media center.

2005-10-04T03:23:00.000-07:00

FOCUS: Tug-of-war going on over compensation for asbestos victims (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The government decided on a framework for a special new bill to help asbestos victims last week, but even ministry officials in charge said it cannot be said to be a framework because it put off dealing with the amount of a lump sum to be paid to victims and their families.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Asbestos removal money 'languishing' (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Relations between the Western Australian Government and the Town of Cambridge have been further strained. The council is being questioned over a $350,000 government grant to remove asbestos from a basketball stadium at Perry Lakes.

Asbestos removal money 'languishing' (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Relations between the Western Australian Government and the Town of Cambridge have been further strained.

Asbestos-Related Bankruptcies Continue to Dog OC, Other Firms (RedNova)
By Gary T. Pakulski, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio Oct. 2--Owens Corning's hopes of quickly emerging from Chapter 11 protection are long gone. But as the bankruptcy case passes the five-year mark this week, the firm has plenty of company. Of the pack of U.S.

2005-10-03T17:40:00.000-07:00

Yokota elementary school closed for asbestos removal (Stars and Stripes)
Officials at Yokota Air Base, Japan, announced Sunday that Yokota East Elementary School would be closed Monday through Wednesday after a small amount of asbestos was detected in the school��s media center.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Asbestos removal money 'languishing' (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Relations between the Western Australian Government and the Town of Cambridge have been further strained. The council is being questioned over a $350,000 government grant to remove asbestos from a basketball stadium at Perry Lakes.

Asbestos still blighting Poland (Warsaw Business Journal)
The construction industry has come under fire from the Polish government over its poor efforts at eliminating asbestos use.

2005-10-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

Asbestos removal money 'languishing' (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Relations between the Western Australian Government and the Town of Cambridge have been further strained.

Old Newark insulation firm one of 'worst' for asbestos (InsideBayArea)
A former Newark insulation factory and 17 other defunct plants nationwide could trigger asbestos-related cancer and lung disease in former workers and possibly neighbors, federal health authorities

Explain This to My 8-Year-Old Son, Says Dad Refused Drug After Radical Cancer Surgery (RedNova)
By Mike Blackburn The terrible irony is that this drug is not available in one of the UK's worst areas for asbestos-related cancers - Dad Jeff Hurrell, pictured above with his eight year old son Andrew A DEVASTATED dad-of-four today told of battling through the most radical cancer surgery available - only to be refused follow-up drugs which could extend his life.

ABB nears asbestos settlement (CNN.com)
ZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Swiss heavy engineering company ABB is nearing a long-awaited, $1.4 billion settlement of claims related to asbestos in the United States, after a successful hearing at a bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

Struggling toward exit: Asbestos-related bankruptcies continue to dog OC, other firms (Toledo Blade)
OWENS CORNING's hopes of quickly emerging from Chapter 11 protection are long gone. But as the bankruptcy case passes the five-year mark this week, the firm has plenty of company.

2005-10-02T23:24:00.000-07:00

Asbestos removal money 'languishing' (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Relations between the Western Australian Government and the Town of Cambridge have been further strained. The council is being questioned over a $350,000 government grant to remove asbestos from a basketball stadium at Perry Lakes.

Old Newark insulation firm one of 'worst' for asbestos (InsideBayArea)
A former Newark insulation factory and 17 other defunct plants nationwide could trigger asbestos-related cancer and lung disease in former workers and possibly neighbors, federal health authorities

Asbestos-Related Bankruptcies Continue to Dog OC, Other Firms (RedNova)
By Gary T. Pakulski, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio Oct. 2--Owens Corning's hopes of quickly emerging from Chapter 11 protection are long gone. But as the bankruptcy case passes the five-year mark this week, the firm has plenty of company. Of the pack of U.S.

Struggling toward exit: Asbestos-related bankruptcies continue to dog OC, other firms (Toledo Blade)
OWENS CORNING's hopes of quickly emerging from Chapter 11 protection are long gone. But as the bankruptcy case passes the five-year mark this week, the firm has plenty of company.

DeLong wants meeting on former TS&T plant (East Liverpool Review)
One local legislator is hoping a meeting will take place, leading to the eventual clean-up of the former TS&T property. West Virginia Delegate Joe DeLong (D-Hancock) said the clean-up of possible asbestos and other toxic material is long overdue.

2005-10-02T14:17:00.000-07:00

ABB nears asbestos settlement (CNN.com)
ZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Swiss heavy engineering company ABB is nearing a long-awaited, $1.4 billion settlement of claims related to asbestos in the United States, after a successful hearing at a bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

Struggling toward exit: Asbestos-related bankruptcies continue to dog OC, other firms (Toledo Blade)
OWENS CORNING's hopes of quickly emerging from Chapter 11 protection are long gone. But as the bankruptcy case passes the five-year mark this week, the firm has plenty of company.

State asbestos inaction blamed on 'red tape' (The Japan Times)
Bureaucratic red tape hindered Japan from taking a more aggressive stance against asbestos use in the past, the government said Thursday.

MSHA Proposes New Asbestos Exposure Rules for Miners (RedNova)
By Anonymous The exposure limit would be lowered to 0.1 fibers/cm^sup 3^. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed a new rule that further reduces miners' permissible exposure limit (PEL) to asbestos.

ABB Says Court Hearing Over; Asbestos Plan Resolution Closer (Bloomberg.com)
U.K. Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- ABB Ltd., the world's biggest maker of power transformers, said a U.S. bankruptcy court hearing over its revised asbestos plan has been concluded, moving the matter closer to resolution.

2005-10-02T02:07:00.000-07:00

Old Newark insulation firm one of 'worst' for asbestos (InsideBayArea)
A former Newark insulation factory and 17 other defunct plants nationwide could trigger asbestos-related cancer and lung disease in former workers and possibly neighbors, federal health authorities

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

ABB nears asbestos settlement (CNN.com)
ZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Swiss heavy engineering company ABB is nearing a long-awaited, $1.4 billion settlement of claims related to asbestos in the United States, after a successful hearing at a bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

Home renovators warned about asbestos hazard (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
A Hobart barrister and solicitor has warned of a second wave of people coming down with asbestos-related illnesses.

ABB Says Court Hearing Over; Asbestos Plan Resolution Closer (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- ABB Ltd., the world's biggest maker of power transformers, said a U.S. bankruptcy court hearing over its revised asbestos plan has been concluded, moving the matter closer to resolution.

2005-10-01T06:35:00.000-07:00

ABB nears asbestos settlement (CNN.com)
ZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Swiss heavy engineering company ABB is nearing a long-awaited, $1.4 billion settlement of claims related to asbestos in the United States, after a successful hearing at a bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

Alarms raised over asbestos in military homes (CTV.ca)
In this exclusive report, CTV's Whistleblower uncovers how hundreds of Canada's service men and women are living in homes contaminated with asbestos, and asks the federal government what it plans to do about it.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

State asbestos inaction blamed on 'red tape' (The Japan Times)
Bureaucratic red tape hindered Japan from taking a more aggressive stance against asbestos use in the past, the government said Thursday.

MSHA Proposes New Asbestos Exposure Rules for Miners (RedNova)
By Anonymous The exposure limit would be lowered to 0.1 fibers/cm^sup 3^. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed a new rule that further reduces miners' permissible exposure limit (PEL) to asbestos.

2005-09-30T20:26:00.000-07:00

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Old Newark insulation firm one of 'worst' for asbestos (InsideBayArea)
A former Newark insulation factory and 17 other defunct plants nationwide could trigger asbestos-related cancer and lung disease in former workers and possibly neighbors, federal health authorities

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

MSHA Proposes New Asbestos Exposure Rules for Miners (RedNova)
By Anonymous The exposure limit would be lowered to 0.1 fibers/cm^sup 3^. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed a new rule that further reduces miners' permissible exposure limit (PEL) to asbestos.

Lawmakers react to asbestos health cuts (Montanaforum.com)
WASHINGTON - Members of Montana's congressional delegation recommend swift reprisal against W.R. Grace & Co., for the pending reduction in health care compensation available to hundreds sickened by asbestos from the company's mine near Libby.

2005-09-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Old Newark insulation firm one of 'worst' for asbestos (InsideBayArea)
A former Newark insulation factory and 17 other defunct plants nationwide could trigger asbestos-related cancer and lung disease in former workers and possibly neighbors, federal health authorities

ABB nears asbestos settlement (CNN.com)
ZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Swiss heavy engineering company ABB is nearing a long-awaited, $1.4 billion settlement of claims related to asbestos in the United States, after a successful hearing at a bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

Alarms raised over asbestos in military homes (CTV.ca)
In this exclusive report, CTV's Whistleblower uncovers how hundreds of Canada's service men and women are living in homes contaminated with asbestos, and asks the federal government what it plans to do about it.

State asbestos inaction blamed on 'red tape' (The Japan Times)
Bureaucratic red tape hindered Japan from taking a more aggressive stance against asbestos use in the past, the government said Thursday.

2005-09-30T01:30:00.000-07:00

ABB nears asbestos settlement (CNN.com)
ZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Swiss heavy engineering company ABB is nearing a long-awaited, $1.4 billion settlement of claims related to asbestos in the United States, after a successful hearing at a bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

Home renovators warned about asbestos hazard (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
A Hobart barrister and solicitor has warned of a second wave of people coming down with asbestos-related illnesses.

ABB Says Court Hearing Over; Asbestos Plan Resolution Closer (Bloomberg.com)
U.K. Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- ABB Ltd., the world's biggest maker of power transformers, said a U.S. bankruptcy court hearing over its revised asbestos plan has been concluded, moving the matter closer to resolution.

Gov't releases outline of bill to help asbestos victims (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The Japanese government released an outline of a bill Thursday to redress asbestos victims and their families.

Bill to help all asbestos victims (Japan Today)
TOKYO �� The government presented its relief proposal for asbestos victims Thursday, featuring a scheme involving asbestos-related businesses bearing medical fees and other costs for the victims.

2005-09-29T16:22:00.000-07:00

ABB nears asbestos settlement (CNN.com)
ZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Swiss heavy engineering company ABB is nearing a long-awaited, $1.4 billion settlement of claims related to asbestos in the United States, after a successful hearing at a bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

ABB Says Court Hearing Over; Asbestos Plan Resolution Closer (Bloomberg.com)
U.K. Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- ABB Ltd., the world's biggest maker of power transformers, said a U.S. bankruptcy court hearing over its revised asbestos plan has been concluded, moving the matter closer to resolution.

Lawmakers react to asbestos health cuts (Montanaforum.com)
WASHINGTON - Members of Montana's congressional delegation recommend swift reprisal against W.R. Grace & Co., for the pending reduction in health care compensation available to hundreds sickened by asbestos from the company's mine near Libby.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Break-in exposed you to asbestos (The Vale Advertiser)
BURGLARS who broke into a fire-ravaged school were last night advised to seek help after being exposed to potentially lethal asbestos. The intruders ignored warning signs that had been put up at Rhyl High School and broke through a thick protective seal to steal sweets and canned drinks.

2005-09-29T07:15:00.000-07:00

Gov't releases outline of bill to help asbestos victims (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The Japanese government released an outline of a bill Thursday to redress asbestos victims and their families.

�� Gov't outlines bill to help all asbestos victims (Kyodo News)
The Japanese government presented its relief proposal for asbestos victims Thursday, featuring a scheme involving asbestos-related businesses bearing medical fees and other costs for the victims.

Break-in exposed you to asbestos (The Vale Advertiser)
BURGLARS who broke into a fire-ravaged school were last night advised to seek help after being exposed to potentially lethal asbestos. The intruders ignored warning signs that had been put up at Rhyl High School and broke through a thick protective seal to steal sweets and canned drinks.

State Workers' Asbestos Suits Flood Courthouse (RedNova)
By Paul Hampel, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sep. 28--Even by Madison County standards, Tuesday was a big day for asbestos litigation at the county courthouse in Edwardsville.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-09-29 06:38 GMT: ABB says asbestos plan won 'overwhelming' support with claimants (Interactive Investor)
ZURICH (AFX) - ABB Ltd said that its proposed asbestos settlement plan received "overwhelming voting support" by claimants. A bankruptcy court in Pittsburgh yesterday concluded its confirmation hearing, ABB said in a statement late yesterday.

2005-09-28T20:40:00.000-07:00

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Asbestos-case defendants want trial away from Montana (Chicago Tribune)
More than a year before trial, lawyers for W.R. Grace & Co. and seven of its employees are seeking to move the asbestos case out of Montana, arguing that the company has been demonized as a "corporate serial murderer" in the eyes of prospective jurors.

Union worried about asbestos handling at demolition (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Concerns have been raised about the demolition of a building with asbestos in it in Huonville overnight. The construction union says the old Huon Valley Liquor Store was knocked down last night or early this morning.

Japan bans imports of bicycles with asbestos-containing components (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Japan has taken a step to ban imports of bicycles with handbrake components containing cancer-causing asbestos, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Tuesday.

Japan bans imports of bicycles with asbestos-containing components (Japan Today)
TOKYO �� Japan has taken a step to ban imports of bicycles with handbrake components containing cancer-causing asbestos, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Tuesday. Importers will have to submit written documents certifying bicycles they import as having no components containing asbestos.

2005-09-27T15:09:00.000-07:00

Asbestos tests follow huge blaze (Belfast Telegraph)
Tests to determine if potentially lethal asbestos was involved in a massive blaze that ripped through a Belfast warehouse were expected to be concluded today.

Japan bans imports of bicycles with asbestos-containing components (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Japan has taken a step to ban imports of bicycles with handbrake components containing cancer-causing asbestos, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Tuesday.

Japan bans imports of bicycles with asbestos-containing components (Japan Today)
TOKYO �� Japan has taken a step to ban imports of bicycles with handbrake components containing cancer-causing asbestos, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Tuesday. Importers will have to submit written documents certifying bicycles they import as having no components containing asbestos.

Asbestos decision appeal (The New Zealand Herald)
SYDNEY - A company associated with James Hardie Industries is to appeal a landmark judgment awarding a New Zealand man A$320,000 ($356,000) for exposure to Hardie's Australian-made asbestos products.

Kiwi's asbestos payout 'paves the way' (The New Zealand Herald)
SYDNEY - An asbestos compensation award of A$320,000 ($356,000) to a New Zealander has paved the way for victims around the world, a Sydney lawyer says.

2005-09-27T06:07:00.000-07:00

Asbestos decision appeal (The New Zealand Herald)
SYDNEY - A company associated with James Hardie Industries is to appeal a landmark judgment awarding a New Zealand man A$320,000 ($356,000) for exposure to Hardie's Australian-made asbestos products.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Hardie faces Pacific asbestos cases (NEWS.com.au)
JAMES Hardie Industries faces a new wave of asbestos disease claims from around the Pacific after a landmark court ruling awarded a New Zealander $300,000 for exposure to Hardie's Australian-made products.

Kiwi's asbestos payout 'paves the way' (The New Zealand Herald)
SYDNEY - An asbestos compensation award of A$320,000 ($356,000) to a New Zealander has paved the way for victims around the world, a Sydney lawyer says.

2005-09-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

Asbestos decision appeal (The New Zealand Herald)
SYDNEY - A company associated with James Hardie Industries is to appeal a landmark judgment awarding a New Zealand man A$320,000 ($356,000) for exposure to Hardie's Australian-made asbestos products.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Kiwi's asbestos payout 'paves the way' (The New Zealand Herald)
SYDNEY - An asbestos compensation award of A$320,000 ($356,000) to a New Zealander has paved the way for victims around the world, a Sydney lawyer says.

Asbestos dumping dad and son fined (Sunday Life)
THIS is the shamed father and son convicted over their roles in the illegal dumping of asbestos in a leafy Ulster village.

2005-09-26T11:49:00.000-07:00

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Kiwi's asbestos payout 'paves the way' (The New Zealand Herald)
SYDNEY - An asbestos compensation award of A$320,000 ($356,000) to a New Zealander has paved the way for victims around the world, a Sydney lawyer says.

Asbestos dumping dad and son fined (Sunday Life)
THIS is the shamed father and son convicted over their roles in the illegal dumping of asbestos in a leafy Ulster village.

Asbestos scare clears courthouse (Monterey County Herald)
The north wing of the Salinas Courthouse was evacuated Friday over concerns of possible asbestos contamination, forcing attorneys and judges to use other courtrooms and offices.

2005-09-25T02:17:00.000-07:00

Kiwi wins $320,000 asbestos payout (Stuff)
A Kiwi man with asbestosis who worked as an insulation contractor in New Zealand has won $320,000 compensation in the Australian courts. The payment is believed to be the first in Australia to a New Zealander poisoned by asbestos in this country.

Asbestos scare clears courthouse (Monterey County Herald)
The north wing of the Salinas Courthouse was evacuated Friday over concerns of possible asbestos contamination, forcing attorneys and judges to use other courtrooms and offices.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Shopping center owner to pay asbestos fines (Messenger-Inquirer)
LOUISVILLE -- The New York owner of a shopping center in Jefferson County has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Payout for asbestos death (BBC News)
A woman whose husband died of an asbestos-related condition through his job at a prison is to receive compensation.

2005-09-24T14:02:00.000-07:00

'Europeans must unite in the battle against asbestos linked diseases' (Belfast Telegraph)
European sufferers from asbestos related disease need to come together in a bid to tackle the deadly killer, a Northern Ireland's victims group said yesterday.

Shopping center owner to pay asbestos fines (Messenger-Inquirer)
LOUISVILLE -- The New York owner of a shopping center in Jefferson County has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Owner, management company pay heavy fines for asbestos removal (WRGB)
(Louisville, KY - AP) �� The New York owner of a shopping center in Kentucky has agreed to pay a 100,000 dollar fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Owner, management company pay heavy fines for asbestos removal (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. The New York owner of a shopping center in Kentucky has agreed to pay a 100-thousand dollar fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Asbestos removal results in 2 fines (Louisville Courier-Journal)
The New York owner of Southland Terrace Shopping Center has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine after environmental regulators cited the company for asbestos-removal violations.

2005-09-24T04:57:00.000-07:00

Asbestos scare clears courthouse (Monterey County Herald)
The north wing of the Salinas Courthouse was evacuated Friday over concerns of possible asbestos contamination, forcing attorneys and judges to use other courtrooms and offices.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Shopping center owner to pay asbestos fines (Messenger-Inquirer)
LOUISVILLE -- The New York owner of a shopping center in Jefferson County has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Payout for asbestos death (BBC News)
A woman whose husband died of an asbestos-related condition through his job at a prison is to receive compensation.

2005-09-23T19:52:00.000-07:00

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Asbestos removal begins for Libby Library floor (The Western News)
Cleanup of asbestos-bearing floor tiles is under way at the county library in Libby. The library will be closed until Oct. 3. By then, the tiles should be removed and new carpet and other improvements in place, said library board president Pat Pezzelle.

Owner, management company pay heavy fines for asbestos removal (WRGB)
(Louisville, KY - AP) �� The New York owner of a shopping center in Kentucky has agreed to pay a 100,000 dollar fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Payout for asbestos death (BBC News)
A woman whose husband died of an asbestos-related condition through his job at a prison is to receive compensation.

Asbestos removal results in 2 fines (Louisville Courier-Journal)
The New York owner of Southland Terrace Shopping Center has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine after environmental regulators cited the company for asbestos-removal violations.

2005-09-23T10:46:00.000-07:00

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

'Europeans must unite in the battle against asbestos linked diseases' (Belfast Telegraph)
European sufferers from asbestos related disease need to come together in a bid to tackle the deadly killer, a Northern Ireland's victims group said yesterday.

Owner, management company pay heavy fines for asbestos removal (WRGB)
(Louisville, KY - AP) �� The New York owner of a shopping center in Kentucky has agreed to pay a 100,000 dollar fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Payout for asbestos death (BBC News)
A woman whose husband died of an asbestos-related condition through his job at a prison is to receive compensation.

Owner, management company pay heavy fines for asbestos removal (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. The New York owner of a shopping center in Kentucky has agreed to pay a 100-thousand dollar fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

2005-09-23T01:44:00.000-07:00

Shopping center owner to pay asbestos fines (Messenger-Inquirer)
LOUISVILLE -- The New York owner of a shopping center in Jefferson County has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Payout for asbestos death (BBC News)
A woman whose husband died of an asbestos-related condition through his job at a prison is to receive compensation.

Owner, management company pay heavy fines for asbestos removal (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. The New York owner of a shopping center in Kentucky has agreed to pay a 100-thousand dollar fine for violating asbestos removal regulations.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Owner, management company pay heavy fines for asbestos removal (New York Newsday)
Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s. ...

2005-09-22T15:40:00.000-07:00

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Asbestos removal results in 2 fines (Louisville Courier-Journal)
The New York owner of Southland Terrace Shopping Center has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine after environmental regulators cited the company for asbestos-removal violations.

Owner, management company pay heavy fines for asbestos removal (New York Newsday)
Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s. ...

Asbestos use suspected in 1,600 schools (Daily Yomiuri Online)
Materials containing asbestos were used or are suspected to have been used in facilities at nearly 1,600 public-run schools in 44 prefectures, according to a survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

2005-09-22T06:40:00.000-07:00

Asbestos removal results in 2 fines (Louisville Courier-Journal)
The New York owner of Southland Terrace Shopping Center has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine after environmental regulators cited the company for asbestos-removal violations.

Asbestos warning to vandals (BBC News)
Vandals are told they have exposed themselves to asbestos after breaking into a church hall and smashing a machine filtering out dust.

Asbestos discovered at demolition site (Pittsburgh Live)
The discovery of asbestos has delayed demolition work at the site of the old East Mall Apartments on Penn Circle in East Liberty, health officials said.

New State Law May Nix Asbestos Cases (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Lawyers are gearing up for a constitutional challenge to a new state law that could remove nearly 3,000 asbestos cases from Georgia dockets. The law was designed to stem a tide of out-of-state claims, according to the measure's primary sponsor.

Lawyer takes fight vs. insurers personally (USA Today)
Over the years, some of attorney Dick Scruggs' best clients have walked in the front door of his small-town law office, bringing him cases that led to multimillion-dollar verdicts against the asbestos industry, Big Tobacco and predatory lenders. Now he's taking aim at insurers.

2005-09-21T18:56:00.000-07:00

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Asbestos discovered at demolition site (Pittsburgh Live)
The discovery of asbestos has delayed demolition work at the site of the old East Mall Apartments on Penn Circle in East Liberty, health officials said.

New State Law May Nix Asbestos Cases (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Lawyers are gearing up for a constitutional challenge to a new state law that could remove nearly 3,000 asbestos cases from Georgia dockets. The law was designed to stem a tide of out-of-state claims, according to the measure's primary sponsor.

Asbestos use suspected in 1,600 schools (Daily Yomiuri Online)
Materials containing asbestos were used or are suspected to have been used in facilities at nearly 1,600 public-run schools in 44 prefectures, according to a survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

New State Law May Nix Asbestos Cases (Law.com)
Lawyers are gearing up for a constitutional challenge to a new state law that could remove nearly 3,000 asbestos cases from Fulton County dockets.

2005-09-21T09:51:00.000-07:00

Asbestos death widow's payout (BBC News)
A woman whose husband died of an asbestos-related condition through his job at a prison is to receive compensation.

Asbestos warning to vandals (BBC News)
Vandals are told they have exposed themselves to asbestos after breaking into a church hall and smashing a machine filtering out dust.

Asbestos use suspected in 1,600 schools (Daily Yomiuri Online)
Materials containing asbestos were used or are suspected to have been used in facilities at nearly 1,600 public-run schools in 44 prefectures, according to a survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

Millions paid out to asbestos claimants (Independent Online)
The Asbestos Relief Trust, which was set up to compensate people who became ill through exposure to asbestos dust and fibres, has paid out more than R41-million in the past two years. Yasheera Rampersadh investigates...

ILO: Asbestos kills 100,000 globally a year; work woes claim 5,000 a day (The Japan Times)
GENEVA (Kyodo) Hazardous substances cause an estimated 440,000 worker deaths each year, with asbestos alone killing some 100,000 worldwide, the International Labor Organization said in a report Sunday.

2005-09-21T00:43:00.000-07:00

Asbestos warning to vandals (BBC News)
Vandals are told they have exposed themselves to asbestos after breaking into a church hall and smashing a machine filtering out dust.

Asbestos discovered at demolition site (Pittsburgh Live)
The discovery of asbestos has delayed demolition work at the site of the old East Mall Apartments on Penn Circle in East Liberty, health officials said.

Asbestos use suspected in 1,600 schools (Daily Yomiuri Online)
Materials containing asbestos were used or are suspected to have been used in facilities at nearly 1,600 public-run schools in 44 prefectures, according to a survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

Asbestos fund would quickly go broke: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A $140 billion asbestos compensation fund being considered in the U.S. Senate would be swamped by more than double that amount in claims and go broke within three years, according to a study released on Monday.

ILO: Asbestos kills 100,000 globally a year; work woes claim 5,000 a day (The Japan Times)
GENEVA (Kyodo) Hazardous substances cause an estimated 440,000 worker deaths each year, with asbestos alone killing some 100,000 worldwide, the International Labor Organization said in a report Sunday.

2005-09-20T06:35:00.000-07:00

Asbestos fund would quickly go broke: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A $140 billion asbestos compensation fund being considered in the U.S. Senate would be swamped by more than double that amount in claims and go broke within three years, according to a study released on Monday.

Millions paid out to asbestos claimants (Independent Online)
The Asbestos Relief Trust, which was set up to compensate people who became ill through exposure to asbestos dust and fibres, has paid out more than R41-million in the past two years. Yasheera Rampersadh investigates...

Only On 4: Asbestos Warnings Affect Local Businesses (WTAE ThePittsburghChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
The following report by Action News reporter Jake Ploeger, seen only on Channel 4 Action News, first aired Sept. 19, 2005, at 6 p.m.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

2005-09-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

Asbestos fund would quickly go broke: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A $140 billion asbestos compensation fund being considered in the U.S. Senate would be swamped by more than double that amount in claims and go broke within three years, according to a study released on Monday.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Texas asbestos/silica litigation gets dose of legislative medicine (BizJournals)
In 1991, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist found that the asbestos litigation problem had "reached critical dimensions" and was "getting worse." The U.S. Supreme Court, in opinions in 1997 and again in 1999, urged Congress to solve the problem created by the "elephantine mass" of asbestos litigation.

ALEC Releases Report Highly Critical of Asbestos Litigation ReformLegislation; Trust Fund Meant to Last 30 Years Will (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released studies for informational purposes on The Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act of 2005, and found the legislation to be fundamentally flawed. The report, done by Bates White, a Washington, D.C. based economic consulting firm, will be released Monday, Sept. 19, at Mealey's National Asbestos Litigation

Asbestos Kills 100,000 Workers Worldwide Annually: ILO (Bernama)
GENEVA, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Hazardous substances cause the deaths of an estimated 440,000 workers each year, with asbestos alone killing some 100,000 workers worldwide, Kyodo News Agency reported Monday based on a report by International Labour Organization.

2005-09-18T10:33:00.000-07:00

Mount Vernon library's asbestos level said to be safe (The Journal News)
MOUNT VERNON State environmental tests released yesterday show that the Mount Vernon Public Library is free from dangerous levels of asbestos, but the news did little to reassure 33 library staffers who were laid off Thursday and still have no idea when they'll return to work.

County proposes covering asbestos at library (The Western News)
Asbestos-bearing floor tiles in the county library in Libby may be covered up rather than removed following discussions between the county commissioners and the president of the library board.

Kyodo news summary -6- (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ ---------- Asbestos kills 100,000 workers worldwide annually.

Asbestos Fund Bars 9 Doctors (New York Times)
One of the oldest and largest trusts set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure has barred payments to claimants who rely on reports by nine doctors and three X-ray screening companies.

Find Out What Mesothelioma Is (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
(PRWEB) September 18, 2005 -- Mesothelioma is a rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart... usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust.

2005-09-18T01:22:00.000-07:00

Mount Vernon library's asbestos level said to be safe (The Journal News)
MOUNT VERNON State environmental tests released yesterday show that the Mount Vernon Public Library is free from dangerous levels of asbestos, but the news did little to reassure 33 library staffers who were laid off Thursday and still have no idea when they'll return to work.

County proposes covering asbestos at library (The Western News)
Asbestos-bearing floor tiles in the county library in Libby may be covered up rather than removed following discussions between the county commissioners and the president of the library board.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Asbestos Fund Bars 9 Doctors (New York Times)
One of the oldest and largest trusts set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure has barred payments to claimants who rely on reports by nine doctors and three X-ray screening companies.

Library opens amid asbestos scare (The Journal News)
The public library reopened yesterday after being closed for nearly a month, despite the protests of employees who say the asbestos abatement work is not complete and that the building is unsafe.

2005-09-17T06:39:00.000-07:00

Mount Vernon library's asbestos level said to be safe (The Journal News)
MOUNT VERNON State environmental tests released yesterday show that the Mount Vernon Public Library is free from dangerous levels of asbestos, but the news did little to reassure 33 library staffers who were laid off Thursday and still have no idea when they'll return to work.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Asbestos Fund Bars 9 Doctors (New York Times)
One of the oldest and largest trusts set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure has barred payments to claimants who rely on reports by nine doctors and three X-ray screening companies.

OSHA orders asbestos cleanup at humane society (GJ Sentinel)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered a local humane society to remove asbestos from its building in Clifton, booting out resident cats and dogs for the remainder of the month.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18.

2005-09-16T21:39:00.000-07:00

Asbestos Fund Bars 9 Doctors (New York Times)
One of the oldest and largest trusts set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure has barred payments to claimants who rely on reports by nine doctors and three X-ray screening companies.

Asbestos 'epidemic' stalks town (NEWS.com.au)
IN Baryulgil, the children used to build their castles in asbestos sandpits and compete against each other on asbestos volleyball courts.

OSHA orders asbestos cleanup at humane society (GJ Sentinel)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered a local humane society to remove asbestos from its building in Clifton, booting out resident cats and dogs for the remainder of the month.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18. James Hardie operated an asbestos mine at the small, predominantly Aboriginal community, between the 1950s and 1979.

2005-09-16T12:39:00.001-07:00

Asbestos sufferers' support to be extended (Daily Yomiuri Online)
A proposed law will extend the period of compensation currently received by those who suffer asbestos-linked illnesses. The Environment Ministry and the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry have compiled an outline of the law and started discussions with the ruling parties.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Library opens amid asbestos scare (The Journal News)
The public library reopened yesterday after being closed for nearly a month, despite the protests of employees who say the asbestos abatement work is not complete and that the building is unsafe.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18. James Hardie operated an asbestos mine at the small, predominantly Aboriginal community, between the 1950s and 1979.

Ambler Group Works To Block Proposed Development On Asbestos Pile (KYW News Radio 1060)
A big battle is brewing over a proposed high-rise condo to be built over an asbestos dump in Ambler, Montgomery County. The controversy surrounds an area known to the locals as the 'White Hills of Ambler', two piles of asbestos that sit on both sides of Butler Pike.

2005-09-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

Asbestos sufferers' support to be extended (Daily Yomiuri Online)
A proposed law will extend the period of compensation currently received by those who suffer asbestos-linked illnesses. The Environment Ministry and the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry have compiled an outline of the law and started discussions with the ruling parties.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Asbestos Fund Bars 9 Doctors (New York Times)
One of the oldest and largest trusts set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure has barred payments to claimants who rely on reports by nine doctors and three X-ray screening companies.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18. James Hardie operated an asbestos mine at the small, predominantly Aboriginal community, between the 1950s and 1979.

2005-09-16T03:39:00.000-07:00

Library opens amid asbestos scare (The Journal News)
The public library reopened yesterday after being closed for nearly a month, despite the protests of employees who say the asbestos abatement work is not complete and that the building is unsafe.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18.

Bill afoot to offer victims of asbestos-caused mesothelioma aid (The Japan Times)
The government plans to introduce a bill that will give financial aid to people with asbestos-related mesothelioma and the next of kin of those who have died from the disease, sources said Monday.

2005-09-15T18:39:00.000-07:00

Library opens amid asbestos scare (The Journal News)
The public library reopened yesterday after being closed for nearly a month, despite the protests of employees who say the asbestos abatement work is not complete and that the building is unsafe.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Asbestos 'epidemic' stalks town (NEWS.com.au)
IN Baryulgil, the children used to build their castles in asbestos sandpits and compete against each other on asbestos volleyball courts.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18. James Hardie operated an asbestos mine at the small, predominantly Aboriginal community, between the 1950s and 1979.

2005-09-15T09:39:00.000-07:00

Library opens amid asbestos scare (The Journal News)
The public library reopened yesterday after being closed for nearly a month, despite the protests of employees who say the asbestos abatement work is not complete and that the building is unsafe.

Asbestos 'epidemic' stalks town (NEWS.com.au)
IN Baryulgil, the children used to build their castles in asbestos sandpits and compete against each other on asbestos volleyball courts.

OSHA orders asbestos cleanup at humane society (GJ Sentinel)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered a local humane society to remove asbestos from its building in Clifton, booting out resident cats and dogs for the remainder of the month.

Ambler Group Works To Block Proposed Development On Asbestos Pile (KYW News Radio 1060)
A big battle is brewing over a proposed high-rise condo to be built over an asbestos dump in Ambler, Montgomery County. The controversy surrounds an area known to the locals as the 'White Hills of Ambler', two piles of asbestos that sit on both sides of Butler Pike.

Bill afoot to offer victims of asbestos-caused mesothelioma aid (The Japan Times)
The government plans to introduce a bill that will give financial aid to people with asbestos-related mesothelioma and the next of kin of those who have died from the disease, sources said Monday.

2005-09-15T00:28:00.000-07:00

Asbestos Fund Bars 9 Doctors (New York Times)
One of the oldest and largest trusts set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure has barred payments to claimants who rely on reports by nine doctors and three X-ray screening companies.

Asbestos 'epidemic' stalks town (NEWS.com.au)
IN Baryulgil, the children used to build their castles in asbestos sandpits and compete against each other on asbestos volleyball courts.

Asbestos disease 'epidemic' in northern NSW town (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The number of people diagnosed with possible asbestos-related illness in Baryulgil, in northern New South Wales, has increased from six to 18. James Hardie operated an asbestos mine at the small, predominantly Aboriginal community, between the 1950s and 1979.

Ambler Group Works To Block Proposed Development On Asbestos Pile (KYW News Radio 1060)
A big battle is brewing over a proposed high-rise condo to be built over an asbestos dump in Ambler, Montgomery County. The controversy surrounds an area known to the locals as the 'White Hills of Ambler', two piles of asbestos that sit on both sides of Butler Pike.

Bill afoot to offer victims of asbestos-caused mesothelioma aid (The Japan Times)
The government plans to introduce a bill that will give financial aid to people with asbestos-related mesothelioma and the next of kin of those who have died from the disease, sources said Monday.

2005-09-14T15:04:00.000-07:00

Ambler Group Works To Block Proposed Development On Asbestos Pile (KYW News Radio 1060)
A big battle is brewing over a proposed high-rise condo to be built over an asbestos dump in Ambler, Montgomery County. The controversy surrounds an area known to the locals as the 'White Hills of Ambler', two piles of asbestos that sit on both sides of Butler Pike.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

School playground has asbestos By COURTNEY TRENWITH (Illawarra Mercury)
TESTS have confirmed that old building material found in the playground at Farmborough Rd Public School contains asbestos. Most of the school's outdoor play area has been fenced off since a student found the fibro in soil under a tree two weeks ago.

Goodna school ousts asbestos (Queensland Times)
ROOFS are being raised in Ipswich as asbestos is removed from Queensland schools. Goodna State School was the first Ipswich school to undergo the delicate asbestos removal process in the state government��s plan for all Queensland schools to be rid of the potentially deadly substance.

Crain's Detroit Business (Crain's Detroit Business)
Detroit Institute of Arts reopened Wednesday after closing for just over a month for renovations. "> The entire project was pushed back a year when construction crews discovered extensive asbestos behind the walls of the museum��s north and south wings in the fall of 2004.

2005-09-14T05:52:00.000-07:00

Bill afoot to offer victims of asbestos-caused mesothelioma aid (The Japan Times)
The government plans to introduce a bill that will give financial aid to people with asbestos-related mesothelioma and the next of kin of those who have died from the disease, sources said Monday.

Gov't to give financial help to asbestos victims (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The government will provide financial relief to residents and company employees who contracted mesothelioma and their families under a new law to help victims of asbestos, sources close to the matter said Monday.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Madigan stops demolition of building (The Beacon News)
JOLIET �� At the request of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, a Will County judge recently stopped the demolition of an old southeast side building because of asbestos contamination.

Mechanic cleared of dumping charges (Milford Daily News)
H OPEDALE -- A Mendon man is no longer facing charges of running an illegal dumping operation at the former town landfill now that asbestos, abandoned Corvettes and household trash have been cleared.

2005-09-13T20:48:00.000-07:00

Bill afoot to offer victims of asbestos-caused mesothelioma aid (The Japan Times)
The government plans to introduce a bill that will give financial aid to people with asbestos-related mesothelioma and the next of kin of those who have died from the disease, sources said Monday.

School playground has asbestos By COURTNEY TRENWITH (Illawarra Mercury)
TESTS have confirmed that old building material found in the playground at Farmborough Rd Public School contains asbestos. Most of the school's outdoor play area has been fenced off since a student found the fibro in soil under a tree two weeks ago.

Gov't to give financial help to asbestos victims (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The government will provide financial relief to residents and company employees who contracted mesothelioma and their families under a new law to help victims of asbestos, sources close to the matter said Monday.

Sept. 12, 2005- Asbestos bill defeated 42-35 (Mountain Democrat)
A fairly narrow defeat Thursday for a state asbestos-control bill should gratify real-estate and construction interests state wide but will have little affect in El Dorado County, where the asbestos issue has dominated thoughts.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

2005-09-13T20:14:00.000-07:00

Gov't to give financial help to asbestos victims (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The government will provide financial relief to residents and company employees who contracted mesothelioma and their families under a new law to help victims of asbestos, sources close to the matter said Monday.

Goodna school ousts asbestos (Queensland Times)
ROOFS are being raised in Ipswich as asbestos is removed from Queensland schools. Goodna State School was the first Ipswich school to undergo the delicate asbestos removal process in the state government��s plan for all Queensland schools to be rid of the potentially deadly substance.

Sept. 9, 2005- EPA plans asbestos risk study for EDH (Mountain Democrat)
SACRAMENTO - Minimizing risk, rather than conducting additional activity-based sampling, should stand at the forefront of asbestos policy, federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Wednesday.

Terre Haute House (WTHI-TV Terre Haute)
Crews working inside the Terre Haute House means demolition or renovation could be right around the corner. Workers were busy removing asbestos from the historic hotel Tuesday afternoon. The work is being done by an Indianapolis company called Star Environmental.

What's a life worth? (Anniston Star)
Asbestos pipes, in addition to being underground in many water systems in Alabama, also were used to make fences in Ragland, where the pipes were produced at Cement Asbestos Products Company.