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June 6, 2011 - Thousands of Tons of Asbestos Debris Dumped, Four Arrested

owner of a New Jersey solid waste management company and three of his associates were arrested Friday on federal charges that they conspired to transport and dump thousands of tons of asbestos-contaminated debris at an upstate New York farm containing wetlands, said federal and state officials...
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June 6, 2011 - Information for homeowners doing renovations or demolitions-IMPORTANT!

A WorkSafeBC is paying close attention to renovations and demolitions of older homes-Asbestos and other hazardous materials need to be identified and removed prior to demolition-contact NWEG for a hazmat survey quote!
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March 29, 2011 - Pleural Mesothelioma Center website

A website dedicated to compiling the latest and most up-to-date information on pleural mesothelioma and offer a number of resources to those coping with the pulmonary cancer. From treatment options to top doctors and the best cancer centers in the United States, PleuralMesothelioma.com is a one-stop resource for pleural mesothelioma patients and their families.
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November 29, 2010 - Being Too Clean Can Make Young People Sick

Age seems to matter when it comes to the health effects of environmental toxicants.
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November 19, 2010 - Over 10,000 Ground Zero Plaintiffs Settle for $ Million

Attorneys representing the 10,043 eligible plaintiffs who were injured by exposure to toxics while working in rescue, recovery and debris removal operations at the World Trade Center following the 9/11 terrorist attacks confirmed today that they have met the 95 percent opt-in threshold required in their agreement with the City of New York and its contractors.
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