If the U.S. is to meet its climate goals, it will likely have to switch from fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas to renewables like wind, hydro, geothermal, and solar energy. That will leave the country with a great deal of legacy fossil fuel infrastructure to...
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma: How is it affecting women?
Many people view mesothelioma as a prevalent cancer among men. This is often due to the high risk of occupational exposure in industrial jobs or the military, as we have discussed in previous blog posts. And in these past decades, when there was a higher risk of...
Workers who are commonly at risk for asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with a convenient property: it is highly heat resistant. It has been used in a wide variety of applications from home construction and insulation to aerospace and missile production. It can also be present as a contaminant in...
What to expect when getting a mesothelioma diagnosis
If you were exposed to asbestos during your life, whether at work, at home or in the military service, you know how important it is to be on the lookout for signs or symptoms of asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma. Keeping an eye out for these signs can...
Storm damage? Beware of asbestos exposure during cleanup
With heavy storms and the remnants of hurricanes likely, it's important to remember that many structures may contain asbestos. The microscopic mineral fiber can lie quietly in your home or building for decades but can become even more dangerous once disturbed.Inhaling...
Popcorn ceilings: What’s the risk of asbestos exposure?
If you watch television programs or read magazines about home improvement, you have likely heard that popcorn ceilings are now considered "outdated."This has led many families to look into removing their popcorn ceilings, whether they are simply refurbishing their...
Another setback for J&J in cancer claims related to talc products
Plaintiffs have filed over 20,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, many of which claim that their talc products are contaminated with asbestos and caused ovarian cancer or mesothelioma with routine use. About 1,000 ovarian cancer claims are filed in state court...
Nonprofits urge US recall of J&J Baby Powder, end to global sales
Thousands of people in the U.S. have sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming that its talc-based products such as Baby Powder are contaminated by asbestos and caused cancer after routine use. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen and is mined in the same soil types as...
Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder discontinuation: 3 things to know
Lawsuits alleging that using Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder caused cancer have made headlines for over five years.The lawsuits claim that the talc contains asbestos, a known carcinogen. People diagnosed with cancer-either mesothelioma or ovarian...
Large cosmetics brands are moving away from talc
Since 2013, thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson alleging that its baby powder and other products contain talc that has been contaminated by asbestos. Talc, a naturally occurring mineral powder, is mined in the same types of rock as...