Maxwell added that some stations' floor tiles contain asbestos. "Right here; it's full of PFAS, it has cancer stuff in it," Maxwell said. "This is killing firefighters. If you want me to give you ...

The city’s Department of Education failed to inspect 82% of the city’s schools containing asbestos over a three-year period, Comptroller Brad Lander said in an audit published this week.

An asbestos risk management company has expanded with a takeover. Environmental Essentials has bought Omega Asbestos Consulting. Bosses say the deal will provide Stoke-headquartered Environmental ...

A builder has been sentenced to perform community service after pleading guilty to carrying out unlicensed asbestos removal work during a house renovation. Despite being warned by the customer ...

New York City’s Education Department is severely out of compliance with a federal law mandating regular inspections of school buildings containing asbestos, an audit released Wednesday by ...

The city’s Department of Education failed to inspect an overwhelming majority of Big Apple schools for the toxic material asbestos — with more than four out of five buildings falling far short ...

But one of New York City’s top watchdogs found when it comes to a major requirement — sending specially trained inspectors to look for leaking asbestos — the city is failing badly.

"I am trying a different treatment. Some days are better than others." Rantzen, who has never smoked, previously speculated whether exposure to asbestos or London’s pollution might have contributed to ...

Asbestos lung cancer settlements can award hundreds of thousands of dollars to patients and their loved ones, which can help pay for much-needed medical care. At Sokolove Law, our dedicated team has ...

property. The review by Paradigm Environmental Services of Latham for asbestos came back last week and is expected to guide the Town Board in decisions on how to proceed with the cabins following ...

The disease is caused by inhaling asbestos fibres, which affect the mesothelium, the membrane on the outside of the lungs, heart, intestines and abdomen. It is incurable. But while his loved ones ...

When manufacturers of asbestos-containing products file for bankruptcy, they must set aside compensation for current and future asbestos victims in asbestos trust funds. As of April 2025, an estimated ...