Ground broken for recreation fields on former asbestos plant site

Ground broken in Berkeley Heights for recreation fields on site of former asbestos plant (Independent Press)
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. -- An online resource for news about mesothelioma has a brief story about the new recreations fields coming to Berkeley Heights on the site of a former asbestos plant. It's a small article, but has an interesting...

How is Mesothelioma Relevant?

How is Mesothelioma Relevant Today (HealthandAge)
Mesothelioma (mez-uh-thee-lee-O-muh) is a type of cancer that can be either malignant or benign. The malignant type of mesothelioma is the most hazardous form of cancer and is deadly in most cases.

Canadian homes insulated with Zonolite shafted on settlement

Lawsuit deadline looms for homes insulated with Zonolite (Toronto Star)
Canadians with the asbestos-contaminated insulation Zonolite in their homes are due a meagre settlement compared to their U.S. counterparts.

Reporter on James Hardie scandal

Reporter reflects on James Hardie scandal (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
Nonee Walsh reflects on the scandal of the James Hardie asbestos compensation, which she has been covering since its beginnings:

Companies fined over asbestos removal

EPA fines companies over asbestos removal (The Burlington Free Press)
Two Vermont companies could face fines for allegedly demolishing buildings in Essex Junction last year without properly checking for asbestos.

The Asbestos Risk

139 Ways to Avoid Cancer - The Asbestos Risk (PRWeb)
Cancer Monthly recently published a list of 139 asbestos containing products that can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis and other asbestos related diseases. (PRWeb Aug 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2729064.htm