The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission recently approved temporary suspension of certain regulations that affect how solid waste and asbestos-containing materials are handled. These changes come in response to recent wildfires in the state that burned over 1.2 million acres of land.
New study may offer hope for mesothelioma prevention
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That's the saying, but what can you do when it's too late to take most preventative measures?
How much does it cost to treat mesothelioma?
A mesothelioma diagnosis is a shock to the system. It means coming to grips with the fact you or someone you love has cancer. But it also means struggling with more than the disease; it means struggling with the treatments, which do not come cheap.
FDA approves the first drug regimen for mesothelioma in 16 years
At the beginning of October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug combination to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot be otherwise removed by surgery. This approval is the first the FDA has made for a mesothelioma drug treatment regimen in 16 years. It is also the second-ever systemic therapy for mesothelioma approved by the FDA.
Asbestos can be recycled, but is this safe?
Asbestos is known for causing various health conditions, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. However, its other properties historically made it a common addition to numerous products, especially building materials.
Improper asbestos disposal carries both legal and safety risks
A man from West Virginia was recently convicted and sentenced for dumping asbestos-containing materials in a national forest. His penalties reportedly include over $14,000 restitution for cleanup costs, $100 fine and court costs. He also received a six-month jail sentence, which was suspended.
Scientific advisory committee critical of EPA's asbestos report
For many years, Americans have accepted and valued the role that science can play in advancing human life. The nation’s scientists were the first to send a man to the moon, develop personal computers, and break countless technological barriers. Good science can also protect the environment and improve human health.
Where does asbestos mining still occur?
Asbestos used to be mined in countries around the world, including in the United States. However, many asbestos mines have closed because of the health risks associated with this toxic mineral.
