Weather is Causing Worse Pollution in Pittsburgh Clairton and Liberty in Pittsburgh had some of the worst air conditions in the nation according to the Air Quality Index. This has led to the Allegheny County Health Department deciding to try and fight weather caused pollution events. On Christmas Eve and Christmas day in both locations, […]
Top Four Recalls from the Last Decade
Top Four Recalls from the Last Decade Obviously, when products are defective or pose a danger to the public, they need to be recalled and removed from stores to help ensure consumer safety. If this is not done, people can be seriously hurt or even die. Over the last decade, we have seen some dangerous […]
Shale Development is not Worth the Risks
Shale Development is not Worth the Risks A Carnegie Mellon University study has found that despite the economic benefits that shale development brings to the region, it is not worth the negative effects. From 2004 to 2016, air pollution from shale gas development in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia caused 1,200 to 4,600 premature deaths. […]
McLouth Steel Plant Asbestos Violations
McLouth Steel Plant Asbestos Violations The company that owns the site where the McLouth Steel Plant sits in Trenton, Michigan has been cited again for asbestos. Dust that potentially contained asbestos has been leaving the site, leading to the citations from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great lakes, and Energy (EGLE) at the end of […]
ARBAN is Moving to the House Floor
ARBAN is Moving to the House Floor We are one step closer to being protected from asbestos. The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (ARBAN) recently passed the committee vote and its next stop is the House floor. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 47 to one in favor of ARBAN, meaning it is […]
Compensation for Asbestos Caused Lung Cancer
Compensation for Asbestos Caused Lung Cancer People diagnosed with lung cancer who were exposed to asbestos could be eligible to receive compensation. Asbestos companies profited while endangering people’s lives, with many people becoming sick later in life from their work related asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that can be found in […]
The Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout Today is the Great American Smokeout, which is held on the third Thursday of November every year. Smoking is very unhealthy so it’s recommended that people quit smoking as soon as possible. Once someone quits, the risk of developing diseases like lung cancer decreases, leading to a healthier, better life. The […]
Lung Cancer Vs Mesothelioma
Lung Cancer Vs Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is sometimes mistaken for lung cancer, even though they are completely separate cancers affecting different organs. The main difference between the two is their location. Lung cancer originates and occurs in different areas of the lungs while mesothelioma occurs in the mesothelium, which surrounds the lungs and other areas of […]
Lung Cancer Rates in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Lung Cancer Rates in Pennsylvania and West Virginia Lung cancer is a problem for residents of both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Estimated new cases of lung cancer for Pennsylvania in 2019 are 79,890 and new cases for West Virginia are 12,440. Industries like steel mills contribute to this problem, causing lung cancer in workers just […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month Starts Today
Lung Cancer Awareness Month Starts Today Today starts Lung Cancer Awareness Month. In November, we come together to recognize this deadly cancer and learn about different causes and treatments. Knowing the different statistics and causes could help save a lot of people’s lives. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer in […]