Goldberg, Persky and White, P.C. Client now has Myelodysplastic Syndrome as a Result of Benzene Exposure Goldberg, Persky and White, P.C. is representing a client who now has Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), alleging that it was caused by benzene exposure while working with CRC Industries’ products during his career at Dupont Washington Works. Benzene is a […]
People of Town Affected by Wildfire now have Benzene in Water Supply
People of Town Affected by Wildfire now have Benzene in Water Supply People in a California town damaged by the deadliest wildfire in California history are now dealing with contaminated water. The 1,500 people who are left cannot use their tap water because benzene, a known carcinogen, was found in it. Of the 500 water […]
Governor Tom Wolf Asked to Look into Fracking and Childhood Cancers
Governor Tom Wolf Asked to Look into Fracking and Childhood Cancers More than 100 organizations and 800 individuals have signed a public letter asking for the State Health Department to investigate shale gas drilling and its potential links to large amounts of childhood cancer. The letter was delivered to Governor Tom Wolf and Dr. Rachel […]
Fracking and its Effects on the Environment and Human Health
Fracking and its Effects on the Environment and Human Health Hydraulic Fracturing, or fracking, is the process of injecting millions of gallons of water, sand, and toxic chemicals into the ground to extract natural gas. Fracking was created by Halliburton to increase production in conventional oil and gas wells when the wells started to run […]
Groups ask Apple to end benzene use in production
Groups ask Apple to end benzene use in production Some of our favorite products are created with chemicals harmful to the workers in production. Apple and Samsung, two major providers of smart phones, use a known carcinogen in their factories and 80 human rights and environmental groups from 27 countries say it’s time to stop. The […]