Union Carbide in West Virginia: A Legacy of Industry and Asbestos Exposure For much of the twentieth century, Union Carbide Corporation stood as one of the most significant industrial employers in West Virginia. Its plants shaped the economy of the Kanawha Valley, drew thousands of workers into chemical manufacturing, and helped establish the region as […]
Philip Sporn Power Station and Asbestos Exposure
Philip Sporn Power Station and Asbestos Exposure American Electric Power, working through its subsidiaries Appalachian Power Company and Ohio Power Company, constructed the Philip Sporn Plant in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The facility was named for Philip Sporn, the engineer who became president of AEP on May 22, 1947, and who led the […]
Asbestos Exposure at E.I. Dupont Belle Works
Asbestos Exposure at E.I. Dupont Belle Works For nearly a century, the DuPont plant at Belle was a cornerstone of life in the Kanawha Valley. Thousands of families east of Charleston depended on it for steady, reliable employment across generations. For many, it was the foundation on which entire careers and households were built. It […]
Thousands Support Petition to Ban Asbestos; No Loopholes or Exemptions
Thousands Support Petition to Ban Asbestos; No Loopholes or Exemptions Nearly a decade after the launch of the Change.org petition titled “Ban Asbestos in the U.S. Now — Without Loopholes or Exemptions,” nearly 150,000 supporters continue to stand behind one simple demand: a complete U.S. asbestos ban with no industry exemptions. Petition supporters have consistently […]
Esophageal Cancer Awareness 2026
Esophageal Cancer Awareness 2026 Esophageal cancer, which is cancer of the long, muscular tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach, occurs when cancerous cells multiply and create tumors. There are two main types of esophageal cancer. The first is adenocarcinoma, which happens to be the most common type of esophageal cancer in […]
Family Rights in an Asbestos Lawsuit
Family Rights in an Asbestos Lawsuit Asbestos exposure remains a significant health hazard in the United States, often leading to serious diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. While much attention is rightly focused on the victims themselves, it is equally important to understand the rights of family members when it comes to asbestos-related […]
Microplastics, Asbestos, and Colorectal Cancer
Microplastics, Asbestos, and Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer has been on the rise in young adults for years and is now the leading cause of cancer death in this age group. Nearly half of all new colorectal cancer cases now occur in adults under 65, signaling a major shift in the demographics of the disease. This […]
Spring Cleaning, DIY, and Asbestos Exposure
Spring Cleaning, DIY, and Asbestos Exposure With spring cleaning right around the corner, you need to be wary in homes built or renovated before the 1980s. These homes could contain asbestos, a harmful carcinogen known for its cancer-causing properties. Asbestos can hide in many different places around the home including cement, floor tiles, insulation, walls, […]
Asbestos Levels Triple in Brockway Water Supply
Asbestos Levels Triple in Brockway Water Supply Recent findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have raised serious concerns for residents of Brockway Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. New testing reveals that asbestos contamination in the municipal water supply has tripled over the past year, intensifying an issue that has already drawn significant […]
A Year After Los Angeles Wildfires, Contaminants Still Linger
A Year After Los Angeles Wildfires, Contaminants Still Linger Even a year after the Los Angeles wildfires, there are still reminders that contaminants linger, like “DANGER: Lead Work Area.” House cleaners, hazardous waste workers, and homeowners all come and go wearing masks, respirators, gloves and hazmat suits as they clean, vacuum, and power-wash homes that […]