Archive for November 2022
The US Never Banned Asbestos. These Workers Are Paying the Price.
NPR/PROPUBLICAby Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi To this day, the U.S. allows hundreds of tons of asbestos to flow in each year from Brazil, primarily for the benefit of two major chemical companies, OxyChem and Olin Corp. The companies say asbestos is integral to chlorine production at several aging plants and have made a compelling…
Read MoreHazardous Mold Outbreak Triggers Army Order to Inspect All Barracks, Offices
USA Today by Tom Vandenbrook Washington, DC – The Army has issued an order to inspect all its buildings around the world for mold after outbreaks at bases have left barracks uninhabitable, forcing soldiers into temporary housing. The executive order issued by the Army headquarters at the Pentagon requires commanders to inspect 100% of barracks, family housing, and…
Read MoreNationwide EPA Initiative Aims to Reduce Lead Exposure in Overburdened Communities
EPA Portsmouth, VA As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing environmental justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is targeting its Enhancing Lead-Safe Work Practices through Education and Outreach (ELSWPEO) initiative to raise awareness about childhood lead exposure and protect environmentally overburdened communities. The next Mid-Atlantic ELSWPEO opportunity is scheduled for Portsmouth, Virginia. For the…
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