Dravo Corporation’s Legacy in WWII Shipbuilding and the Hidden Cost of Asbestos As we reflect on the recent 80th anniversary of D-Day, we also reflect on the remarkable contributions made by American industries that supported the war effort. One such significant contributor was the Dravo Corporation, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dravo’s pioneering shipbuilding techniques and […]
The EPA Set Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water
The EPA Set Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency established exposure limits for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water. The substances, also known as PFAS, are called forever chemicals because they don’t degrade and are nearly impossible to destroy. This leads to them lingering permanently in […]
Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer: Legal Battles and Health Concerns
Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer: Legal Battles and Health Concerns Recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has raised concerns about the potential link between talcum powder use and ovarian cancer. This analysis, conducted by researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), suggests that applying talc powder to the genitals may increase […]
National Cancer Research Month 2024
National Cancer Research Month 2024 May is National Cancer Research Month. Cancer research is an important part of the cancer treatment process. Without it, we would not be as far as we are today in the treatment of different cancers. One cancer that is very hard to treat is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of […]
Seeking Justice: The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Tragedy
Seeking Justice: The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Tragedy Camp Lejeune, steeped in military history and significance, unfortunately carries a legacy of water contamination that has affected the health and well-being of countless individuals. Established in 1942 as a pivotal training facility, Camp Lejeune rapidly expanded over the years, encompassing vast acres of land, forests, and […]
The EPA Banned Methylene Chloride
The EPA Banned Methylene Chloride The Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday a ban on most uses of methylene chloride. It is a toxic solvent used in paint stripping. It is linked to at least 88 accidental deaths since 1980. This final ruling strengthens the crackdown the Biden Administration is doing on different chemicals known to […]
EPA Addresses Legacy Asbestos Risks
EPA Addresses Legacy Asbestos Risks The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken significant steps in addressing the risks associated with legacy uses of asbestos. In a newly released draft risk evaluation, the EPA identifies disturbing and handling asbestos in legacy applications as presenting an “unreasonable risk” to human health. This draft represents the second phase […]
Norfolk Southern Agrees to Pay $600 Million in Settlement Related to Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
Norfolk Southern Agrees to Pay $600 Million in Settlement Related to Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class action lawsuit settlement for the 2023 train derailment in Ohio. Residents fear though that the money will not be enough to cover future health needs when actually […]
Mesothelioma Victims in Libby, Montana Seek Justice
Mesothelioma Victims in Libby, Montana Seek Justice Libby, Montana has struggled with a decades-long saga of asbestos contamination, a relentless ordeal leaving behind a trail of devastation. For decades, the town has faced the repercussions of vermiculite mining and the reckless mishandling of asbestos-laden materials by W.R. Grace & Co. This catastrophe has inflicted immeasurable […]
Total Asbestos Ban Enacted by the EPA
Total Asbestos Ban Enacted by the EPA The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a total ban on asbestos. Asbestos is a deadly carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year but is still used in different industries. The ban comes after a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that […]