Pittsburgh Asbestos History Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a long history of industrialization and manufacturing, which has put many individuals in the area at risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos was widely used in building materials and other products until the 1980s because of its durability, insulation properties, and fire resistance. However, asbestos fibers can be inhaled or […]
Many Workers Exposed to Asbestos at Chlor-Alkali Plants
Many Workers Exposed to Asbestos at Chlor-Alkali Plants Many chlor-alkali factory workers claim they were exposed to asbestos on the job. In the Olin Corp. chemical plant, workers saw asbestos in certain areas of the plant daily. Some people who worked in the plant as recently as last year say they were exposed to asbestos […]
Lead Toxin Concerns – Toddler Sippy Cup Recall
Lead Toxin Concerns – Toddler Sippy Cup Recall The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) cautions parents that some Green Sprouts bottles and cups pose a danger of lead exposure and should be promptly thrown away. A lead-containing solder dot is seen when base of the cups separates, according to a CPSC press notice. Since […]
Researchers Can Map PFAS Exposure to Try to Stop Contamination Sources
Researchers Can Map PFAS Exposure to Try to Stop Contamination Sources Many residents of Brunswick and New Hanover counties in North Carolina didn’t know why they had higher rates of brain tumors, breast cancers, and other rare diseases. These counties are downriver from a Chemours fluorochemical manufacturing plant and residents now know PFAS contamination is […]
Former Coal Plant Northwest of Pittsburgh Contaminates Groundwater
Former Coal Plant Northwest of Pittsburgh Contaminates Groundwater Coal ash, the byproduct of burning coal, contains hazardous substances such uranium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, lithium, and mercury. A recent investigation found that coal ash is contaminating groundwater near a decommissioned coal-fired plant in New Castle, Pa.. Exposure to these hazardous substances may cause thyroid, liver, and […]
Great American Smokeout 2022
Great American Smokeout 2022 Today is the Great American Smokeout. It is a day to help people quit smoking. It started more than 40 years ago in 1974 with the first D-Day, or Don’t Smoke Day. The idea was well received and two years later in 1976, the California division of the American Cancer Society […]
Impacts of Toxic Exposure on the Long-Term Health of Veterans
Impacts of Toxic Exposure on the Long-Term Health of Veterans Many veterans have health problems as a result of having worked on a military base. To perform maintenance on ships or removing waste, many bases are exposed to harsh chemicals, resulting in the long-term health risks of a service member. Toxic Exposure at Camp Lejeune […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. There are two types of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Most cases, around 80 to 85 percent of lung cancers, are non-small cell. It can be broken down into adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. These […]
High Levels of H2S May Be Connected to Clairton Coke Works
High Levels of H2S May Be Connected to Clairton Coke Works The U.S. Steel Clairton plant was acquired by U.S. Steel in 1904. It is the largest coke manufacturing facility in the U.S. With nine coke oven batteries, it can create up to 4.7 million tons of coke annually. Throughout its history, there have been numerous […]
Many Schools do not Test for Radon, Risking Safety of Students, Teachers, and Staff
Many Schools do not Test for Radon, Risking Safety of Students, Teachers, and Staff Many children in southwestern Pennsylvania could be at risk of radon exposure. Most schools in the area do not test for the colorless and odorless radioactive gas even though the area has one of the largest concentrations of radon in the […]