James Hardie asbestos fund ‘at risk’ after ruling
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Quoted from http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/james-hardie-asbestos-fund-at-risk-after-ruling/story-e6frf7ko-1225912970215:
James Hardie asbestos fund ‘at risk’ after ruling | Herald Sun
James Hardie asbestos fund ‘at risk’ after ruling
From: AAP
September 01, 2010 6:07PM
LAWYERS representing asbestos disease victims say a Federal Court ruling against James Hardie Industries SE could put victim compensation […]
Mesothelioma sufferer Bernard Dean dies
Friday, August 27th, 2010Quoted from http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Mesothelioma-campaigner-dies-disease/article-2575127-detail/article.html
Mesothelioma campaigner dies from disease
A CAMPAIGNER who lobbied former Prime Minister Gordon Brown to do more to help mesothelioma sufferers has died of the disease.
Bernard Dean, 61, passed away at the Queen’s Medical Centre on August 21 after a 20-month battle with the asbestos-related illness.
His wife, Susan, 60, of Stevens Road, Sandiacre, said: […]
Libby Residents Relate Gains, Drawbacks of Asbestos Aid
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Quoted from http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/libby_residents_relate_gains_drawbacks_of_asbestos_aid/19253/
Libby Residents Relate Gains, Drawbacks of Asbestos Aid
By Dan Testa , 08-24-10 LIBBY – Though the visit by Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to this Lincoln County community was brief, it is possible she gained some insights Monday afternoon into what residents here want and need – and how those forces are opposed in […]
N.J. appellate court upholds $7M award from Exxon to woman handling husband’s asbestos-laden clothing
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Quoted from http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/nj_appellate_court_upholds_7m.html
N.J. appellate court upholds $7M award from Exxon to woman handling husband’s asbestos-laden clothing
Published: Friday, August 20, 2010, 2:05 PM Updated: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 12:06 PM
Peggy Ackermann/Statehouse Bureau
TRENTON — A Berkeley Heights woman who washed her husband’s asbestos-laden clothing and later contracted mesothelioma is entitled to $7 million in damages from Exxon […]
Australian warns against asbestos
Monday, August 16th, 2010Quoted from http://www.itwire.com/science-news/health/41198-australian-warns-against-asbestos
Australian warns against asbestos
By William Atkins
Monday, 16 August 2010
Dr. Peter Sly, an expert in asbestos, warns the world that asbestos is still a major problem in developing countries. Although banned in 52 countries, its use is prevalent in many other countries–making it a hazardous substance for millions of people.
Dr. Peter D. Sly founded […]
Asbestosis: 2010 Update: eMedicine Pulmonology
Monday, August 16th, 2010Quoted from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/295966-overview
Asbestosis
eMedicine Specialties > Pulmonology > Occupational Lung Diseases
Introduction
Background
Pneumoconiosis is the general term for lung disease caused by inhalation and deposition of mineral dust.
Pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos inhalation is called asbestosis. The word asbestos is derived from Greek and means inextinguishable, and asbestos is a group of naturally occurring, heat-resistant fibrous silicates. Asbestos fibers […]
Asbestosis group to help sufferers
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Quoted from http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/community-telegraph/north-belfast/news/asbestosis-group-to-help-sufferers-14893030.html
Asbestosis group to help sufferers
by Fiona Rutherford
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Two Belfast men have begun a support group for people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
Arthur Rafferty and Brendan Whyte launched ASNI (Asbestos Support Northern Ireland) after Arthur found a lack of information when he was diagnosed with asbestosis, caused by inhaling deadly asbestos dust.
North Belfast […]
Our family lives in fear of asbestos poisoning… all because of dad’s job
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010Quoted from http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/our-family-lives-in-fear-of-asbestos-poisoning-all-because-of-dadrsquos-job-14890207.html
Our family lives in fear of asbestos poisoning… all because of dad’s job
Did lethal dust brought home on work clothes |condemn son to death?
By Lisa Smyth
Monday, 26 July 2010
A northern Ireland man has told how he and seven of his |siblings are being treated for asbestos-related lung damage possibly passed on by their […]
Canada should stop asbestos exports: Ignatieff
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Quoted from http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Investigation+slams+asbestos+industry/3307407/Canada+should+stop+asbestos+exports+Ignatieff/3305310/story.html
Canada should stop asbestos exports: Ignatieff
By Kevin Dougherty, Montreal Gazette July 21, 2010
QUEBEC — Reacting to a report by the BBC and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists suggesting asbestos could be linked to millions of deaths by 2030, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff said Wednesday that Canada should stop exporting the fibrous mineral.
“Now […]
Investigation slams asbestos industry
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Quoted from http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Investigation+slams+asbestos+industry/3307407/story.html
Investigation slams asbestos industry
9-month probe. Report threatens government loan
By MONIQUE MUISE; KEVIN DOUGHERTY of The Gazette contributed to this report, The Gazette July 22, 2010 7:18 AM
MONTREAL - The fight to keep a controversial mineral flowing out of the tiny Quebec town that bears its name has been dealt a major blow at […]
