Asbestos was present in a shuttered building on the property. Asbestos exposure is conclusively linked to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. The disease typically lies dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms, and the majority of patients lose their battle with this cancer in less than two years.

Now, a lawsuit has been filed in Yakima Superior Court on behalf of three tenants who say they were wrongfully evicted from the motel. Attorney Kathy Tierney says that the landlord, Rajiv Sauson, improperly evicted these tenants, and should be responsible for the costs of relocating his former tenants. Sauson argues that in order to clean up the motel and bring it up to code he had to evict tenants in order to safely carry out renovations.

"I’m doing everything I can," Sauson said. "I want this place to be clean."

According to Tierney, in this type of situation, Washington state law requires the landlord to provide relocation costs, to the tune of $2,000 per person in this case.

"The landlord owes the funds. We’re just asking for what the law says," Tierney told reporters last week.

"Asbestos is a danger to everyone because asbestos fibers penetrate deep into the lungs once inhaled, causing incurable and fatal asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer," says Rafael Mapalo, TUCP deputy spokesperson. "There is no safe level of exposure and the most effective way to protect people from asbestos exposure is to ban the substance," he added.

The proposed ban of asbestos would tie into Senate Bill 741. This bill includes amendments that would help to protect people in the Philippines from being exposed to the carcinogenic material, as well as providing aid to finance early detection programs to help those who are at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma cancer.

"Workers, their families and the public are exposed to asbestos in workplaces, buildings and materials containing asbestos," says Gerard Seno, ALU National Vice President. "By banning its use the government will be protecting Filipinos from the health and safety hazards of asbestos exposure."

"A recent study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reconfirmed the cancer-causing effects of asbestos, leaving the prevailing medical evidence against asbestos irrefutable," said Apolinar Tolentino, Officer in Charge of the BWI Asia Pacific Regional Office. "The more asbestos ban is delayed, the more workers, their families and the public are at risk."

These burn pits are used to dispose of garbage and debris, with each pit consuming as much as 120 tons of garbage per day. “[The ash] hovers over like a blanket,” said Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Ethier. “After it rains, you’ll get puddles of stuff. It’s like a yellowish, brackish color. It looks metallic. It’s just disgusting.”

Soldiers at Camp Taji complain of migraines, breathing problems, sore throats, irritated eyes and skin rashes. Lawsuits related to the operation of similar pits in the area allege contractors and others dumped “a human arm, other body parts, batteries, tires, asbestos and a variety of toxics into burn pits”. All these items can cause serious health problems. Asbestos-laden materials are most dangerous when they become airborne. Inhaling or ingesting airborne asbestos particles can lead to the development of mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive form of cancer that can kill within months of being diagnosed.

The burn pit at Camp Taji is operated by KBR, a company that operates many pits throughout Iraq and one in Afghanistan. According to one company official, “KBR operates burn pits in accordance with guidelines approved by the Army. Further, it is the Army that also decides where on base to locate the living and working facilities for base personnel.”

Asbestos exposure has long been associated with the development of mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer. Mesothelioma affects less than 3,000 Americans each year, and may cause cancerous growths in the lungs, on the membrane that encases the heart, or throughout the tissues of the abdominal cavity. While there are palliative treatment methods available, including chemo, there is no known cure for mesothelioma. The disease typically lies dormant for decades, but majority of patients lose their battle with this cancer in less than two years following diagnosis.

Among the other improvements in the capital improvements budget is the $3 million Otter Creek Road project, a three mile road repaving project. According to Paul Roman, acting administrator and public service director, “Our hope is to bring legislation for the first committee of the whole in February. It’s likely work would not begin until April. We’re hoping Otter Creek will be constructed in one construction season, start sometime in April, and end sometime in November.”

Cancer has been named the leading global cause of death. An estimated 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention, according to the WHO.

This year’s theme, “Cancer can be prevented too”, will focus on the various ways people can stop cancer before it strikes. Simple practices such as abstaining from tobacco use, limiting alcohol use, exercising regularly and using protection against cancer-causing infections, can reduce the chances of cancer immensely.

The WHO estimates a 45% increase of deaths caused by cancer in 2030. This astounding statistic gives great urgency for light to be shined on cancer prevention efforts.

One precaution has been the increased awareness of asbestos safety. The strong correlation of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma cancer has caused many people to take extra safety measures to prohibit the inhalation of asbestos fibers.

Mesothelioma, commonly referred to as asbestos cancer, is caused when asbestos fibers are inhaled and in-turn attack the body’s vital organs. Known as the silent killer, mesothleioma often takes anywhere from 20-50 years from the time of inhalation, to attack. Given this late onset, mesothelioma commonly diagnosed in the later more aggressive stage of the cancer.

Living a healthy and safe lifestyle will surely have a positive impact on one’s overall health down the road. Prevention awareness is vital to stopping cancer from being the #1 killer. People must be reminded that they are not helpless in the battle against cancer; all they have to do is fight back.

The 60,000-square-foot school is nearly 90 years old, and has been vacant for almost five years. According to School Board President Will Geiger and Superintendent Ken Eastwood, the building is known to have a whole host of problems.

Some of these include mold, non-compliance with standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Acts, and issues with asbestos. All told, bringing the building up to code could cost as much as $25 million.

Asbestos exposure may lead to development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that can kill within months of being diagnosed. Mesothelioma affects less than 3,000 Americans each year, but despite the efforts of cancer researchers all over the globe, there is no known cure.

Mesothelioma cancer typically lies dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms. Asbestos exposure can also cause other serious health problems. These range from asbestosis to pleural plaques to various forms of lung cancer.

Opinions about the future of the aging school are divided. While almost all school board members were in favor of the sale, one member of the school board cast a dissenting vote. Board member Evelyn Isseks said the district should take measures to preserve the historic building.

“We seem to be getting rid of buildings, such as Chorley,” she said, referring to a local elementary school slated for demolition. Unfortunately, the high cost of asbestos abatement often deters school districts from choosing renovation in lieu of demolition or sale.

“When I first ran (for office), I was a supporter,” Mayor Peter Nystrom told the council. “I will be voting no. It is clear that the state will offer no assistance. This city cannot afford that risk.”

Alderman Pete Desaulniers added, “One of many [reasons for rejecting the offer] is that we do not have a plan for development,” he said. “We don’t know what we want there.”

The asbestos-tainted property was offered to the city by the state of Connecticut, and the council has until the 24^th of this month to purchase the building and its 61 acre parcel for the incredibly low price of just $1. According to Alderwoman Deb Hinchey, “This [decision] does not close the door [with the state].”

Soil on the property is believed to contain hazardous materials like chemicals and petroleum, and the buildings themselves contain both lead-based paint and asbestos. Asbestos exposure is linked to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer often affecting the lungs and other major organs and tissues.

Mesothelioma affects less than 3,000 Americans each year, with the cancer typically lurking dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms. The majority of patients lose their battle with this cancer in less than two years following diagnosis.

“I’ve been in real estate for 46 years,” local resident Rodney Bowie said during public comment. “There are too many ifs and doubts about this. … I don’t want us to take on that bonded debt.”

The disease typically lies dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms, and the majority of patients lose their battle with this cancer in less than two years following diagnosis. Other asbestos-related dangers include lung cancer and asbestosis.

The company facing intense scrutiny is Australasian Technical Services (ATS), who were involved in an asbestos exposure incident at an auction house in the country’s capital of Canberra last year. ATS is being allowed to do business again, but is operating under strict conditions.

The Pickles Auctions warehouse in Canberra was shut down in October of last year when officials with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) alleged the work carried out by ATS was done improperly and potentially exposed people to airborne asbestos fibers.

Now, the Australian government has ruled that ATS can stay in operation, provided that the company hires a full time asbestos assessor. In addition, the owner of ATS will need to submit to several other conditions in order to maintain his asbestos removal license.

Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers that may have been released during the quake could be lethal. Asbestos exposure is linked to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer for which there is no known cure. The disease typically lies dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms.

Tragically, the majority of patients lose their battle with mesothelioma in less than two years following diagnosis. Other asbestos-related health problems can include lung cancer, asbestosis, and pleural plaques.

The Haiti earthquake was a magnitude 7.0 quake, which was followed by strong aftershocks. Due to the quake’s severity, the shock generated a great deal of rubble and debris.

"Waste management resulting from the earthquake and the devastation of buildings is the biggest environmental concern right now because dealing with this is a precondition for getting everything else done," said Muralee Thummarukudy of the Post Conflict and Disaster Management Branch of the United Nations Environment Program. "We have to clear debris from where houses, buildings and warehouses once stood so reconstruction activities can begin."

She went on to say that much of the rubble may be reused during the rebuilding efforts. "Thousands of buildings suddenly become debris and this overwhelms the capacity of waste management. The amount of debris will be huge, because whole cities are in ruins. But the need for building material will be equally huge," Thummarukudy said. "You need temporary roads rapidly. You need to build almost the same amount of houses and buildings."

The city’s Park Board planned to purchase the Scherer Lumber Yard on 9th Avenue NE, and had even signed a purchase agreement in the amount of $400,000. The total area of the site spans about 14 acres along the banks of the Mississippi River. According to local news sources, “Turning the area into a park would mean people could travel on the Grand Rounds from 22nd Avenue NE through St. Anthony Falls to Minnehaha Falls.”

However, the deal is on thin ice after a 2009 study revealed elevated levels of both lead and asbestos on some areas of the site. According to the authors of the study, "If development is to occur, further investigation would be necessary."

In some cases, asbestos-contaminated soil must be dug up and transported to a designated dumping ground, or the site must be capped off with fresh dirt and/or concrete. This procedure can be quite costly, but measures must be taken to protect public health and safety, as asbestos exposure has been conclusively linked to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.

Mesothelioma affects less than 3,000 Americans each year, and while there are palliative treatment methods available, including chemo, there is no known cure. The disease typically lies dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms.

According to Judd Rietkert, the director of Minneapolis Park planning said the city does have the option to terminate the deal. The city’s Parks Department plans to run another series of tests to confirm the extent of the soil contamination.