EPA Asbestos Investigation: Regulatory Agency Seeks Legacy Use Information from Industry
The EPA seeks detailed industry information on legacy asbestos to finalize long-delayed safety rules, but delays extend worker exposure risks.
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Fort Regent Asbestos Removal Initiative Unveiled for Major Renovation Project
Major renovation projects often contain legacy asbestos, triggering complex legal and regulatory obligations when removal begins.
Pilgrim Nuclear Contractors Penalized for Dangerous Asbestos Exposure Incident
Contractors penalized by regulators for asbestos safety failures face legal accountability as affected workers pursue claims for occupational illness.
Ogden Residents Question Air Quality Risks From Asbestos Cleanup Site
A Ogden asbestos cleanup operation raises questions about whether containment measures adequately protect nearby residents from airborne fiber exposure.
FUTU Shareholders Sue in Major Class Action Securities Dispute
Robbins LLP files class action after Futu named in Chinese regulatory crackdown targeting illegal capital flows.
Supreme Court Herbicide Ruling Poses Major Threat to Michigan Farming
A Supreme Court decision on herbicide regulation exposes Michigan farmers to expanded state-court liability, even when following federal approval and label directions.
Wisconsin’s $10M PFAS settlement: investing in water infrastructure and public health testing
Wisconsin extracted $10 million from Tyco Fire Products for PFAS contamination, but the real debate is whether it will fund wells, water treatment, or the health studies residents demand.
Top Science Breakthroughs This Week: Mars Life, Evolution, and Discovery News
NASA's rover finds organic Mars molecules, ancient bryozoans solve evolution mystery, and mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in five-year trial.
Understanding Glyphosate Safety: Does This Herbicide Cause Cancer or Lymphoma
Regulators disagree sharply on whether glyphosate causes cancer, and settlements don't prove causation either way.
PFAS Chemical Contamination: Cleanup Efforts and Community Health Protection Updates
Forever chemicals persist in drinking water nationwide, and cleanup is far slower than the scope of contamination, leaving communities to navigate ongoing health risks and legal remedies.