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NY Construction Firm Settles Lead Paint Lawsuit
Paint Square Manhattan, NY The U.S. Department of Justice announced that the United States has entered into consent decrees setting a civil lawsuit against a New York construction company for violating lead-based paint safety regulations. The consent decrees resolve a lawsuit filed in a Manhattan federal court last year, alleging that CISNE NY Construction violated the Toxic…
Read MoreScientists Research a Simpler Way to Destroy ‘Forever’ Chemicals
Live Science by Stephanie Pappas University of CA – Synthetic compounds known as “forever chemicals” because they never break down in the environment can actually be destroyed — by beheading. Scientists discovered a simple destruction technique that works on 10 types of these chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Researchers hope that the method will…
Read MoreCA’S DCC Orders Recall of Packaged Cannabis Flower Due to Mold Contamination
State of California by Carrie B. Reyes Sacrament, CA – California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has ordered a mandatory recall after identifying a batch of packaged cannabis flower contaminated with Aspergillus niger. Consumers who purchased Claybourne Co. flower are urged to check their packaging the UID and batch numbers and dispose of the flower if…
Read MoreGas Leaks, Mold, and Lead Top Concerns at DOEE Meeting
Washington City Paper by Ambar Castillo Washington, DC – Gas leaks, mold, and lead poisoning were among the most pressing concerns during yesterday’s oversight hearing in the Committee on Transportation and the Environment. The committee, chaired by Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, brought several questions to the Department of Energy and Environment, one of three agencies under the…
Read MoreEPA Evaluation Finds Asbestos Still a Risk
Asbestos.com by Tim Povtak National – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released Part 1 of its Final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, reaffirming preliminary findings from March that were roundly criticized for underestimating the dangers of exposure to this toxic mineral. Six ongoing use categories of asbestos were evaluated by the EPA, which found 16 conditions of use that presented unreasonable risk…
Read MoreLibby Asbestos Case Goes to the Supreme Court
Missoulian by Rob Chaney Libby, MT – In a textbook example of the importance of fine print, the state of Montana and its former insurance company have asked the state Supreme Court to decide who’s liable for almost $100 million in damages due to Libby asbestos victims. The state won a district court lawsuit in…
Read MoreKC-Based Remodeling Show ‘bargain Mansions’ Cited by EPA for Mishandling Lead Paint
Kansascity.com by Mike HendricksKansas City, KS – The company behind the popular home renovation TV show “Bargain Mansions,” based in the Kansas City area, has reached a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency for improper handling of lead-based paint stripped from old woodwork. The EPA said Wednesday that it had cited Growing Days LLC, the company that produces the…
Read MoreIndependent Tests Clear Makeup Sold at Claire’s Retail Stores of Asbestos Contamination
After initial reports of asbestos contamination in makeup product sold at Claire’s stores, the company moved quickly to have testing performed by independent laboratories. The resulting reports indicate no evidence of asbestos contamination in their products, allaying mesothelioma concerns for users of the makeup across the country. Read the Article from Mesothelioma.net Here
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Causing Lingering Health Issues
Researchers in Missoula County, Montana are gathering data about how the worst wildfire season on record affected county residents. Emergency room visits and other respiratory issues increased dramatically after a month long series of wildfires enveloped the area in a smokey haze. Read the Article from mtpr.org
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