A recent four-alarm fire at the Clemens Mansion in north St. Louis now has those living near the historic building worried about possible asbestos exposure -- particularly since preliminary testing of debris near the site has indicated the presence of this dangerous, and often deadly, material.
Investigation finds asbestos in makeup sold at national retailer
Following a recent investigation that revealed asbestos in some of its makeup, the popular nationwide retailer Justice has pulled the offending products from their shelves, according an a recent report in USA Today.
Businessman gets prison for not removing asbestos from factory
An Ohio businessman has been sentenced to almost five years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $8 million in restitution for failing to properly remove asbestos from his Cleveland factory before demolishing it.
Are certain vets more at risk of developing mesothelioma?
It is no secret that, in decades past, countless service members were exposed to dangerous amounts of asbestos while serving their country. In fact, asbestos — a toxic material linked to various cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer — could once be found throughout the military, including in barracks and offices, as well as in tanks, planes or even ships.
Would you like a hotel room with a view...of asbestos?
Following the recent steam pipe explosion in Baltimore, asbestos was found on the exterior wall of a nearby hotel -- raising concerns among government officials and hotel guests alike.
