Following a series of devastating natural disasters in recent years, health officials are warning Australians to be mindful of asbestos risks. Covid-19, flooding and bushfire crises could lead to an
UK MPs lobby for mesothelioma research pledge from asbestos manufacturer
Members of the United Kingdom Parliament have written to Altrad, one of the largest asbestos manufacturers, calling for the parent company to make a £10m donation towards mesothelioma research “for
Brisbane school closed over asbestos discovery
A historic state school in Brisbane has been closed after asbestos was discovered during excavation works over the weekend as part of construction work at the site. The asbestos was
Asbestos warning as Cyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand
Asbestos experts are warning residents of cyclone-affected New Zealand to be mindful of the impacts of asbestos damage, and that there are certain precautions to take when returning to cyclone-affected
Brazilian authorities sink decommissioned vessel full of asbestos
Brazilian authorities recently sank a decommissioned ship off the country’s coast, which the Asbestos Diseases Awareness Organisation explained highlights the “impossible task” of asbestos risk management. “Asbestos, a known carcinogen,