'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 12, 2009
Vermont Asbestos Mines Update
Last month we told you about the Belvidere Mountain asbestos mines. State officials in Vermont have called a meeting with residents to discuss the issues and concerns generated from recent studies into the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 10, 2009
Five Will Be Honored At ADAO Conference
Five honorees will be recognized at this year’s Asbestos Disease Awareness Day Conference for their dedication to changing asbestos-related laws and for their commitment and support to those suffering from asbestos-related illnesses.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 9, 2009
Update: St. Louis Post Office Clear of Asbestos
Last week we told you about the potential asbestos scare at a St. Louis post office, but today we have good news. The U.S. Post Office located in St. Louis County, IL that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 8, 2009
Long-Term Worries Continue For Residents Near Swift Creek
Residents living near Swift Creek, an area in Whatcom County, Washington, continue to look for answers from local and federal governments about long-term containment and clean-up efforts of the Swift Creek asbestos… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 5, 2009
Asbestos Concerns Close St. Louis Post Office
STLToday.com reported that a United States Post Office located near the Westport Plaza was closed last Friday after a St. Louis County health inspector suspected that asbestos had been released during the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 2, 2009
Two Major Settlements In Asbestos-Related Illness Lawsuits
Victims of asbestos-related illnesses achieved two victories recently, as multiple manufacturers are held financially responsible for the victims’ illnesses. Two cases were heard, one in California and one in Florida, and the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 2, 2009
Bozeman, Montana Initiates Efforts for More Asbestos Cleanups
The city of Bozeman, Montana, has taken the next step towards the cleanup of the asbestos contamination at the current Superfund site near the Bozeman Public Library. The area around the public… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 30, 2008
New Asbestos Cancer Research from Ohio State University
Ohio State University scientists are hoping to discover how asbestos fibers form cancer in human cells. Although clinical applications for the research are years away, researchers hope their work will aid in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 28, 2008
Asbestos-Related Illnesses and Deaths Grow According to CDC Report
Big industry had for years claimed that asbestos was safe and not a risk to human life, and it is only after years of research — and thousands of deaths — that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 24, 2008
Hamner Institute Receives Grant For Asbestos Study From EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded The Hamner Institute for Health Services a $2.1 million contract to research the health effects of asbestos exposure. The three-year study will focus on vermiculite, and in particular,… Read More
