Banjima Elders Demand Removal of Asbestos Tailings from Wittenoom Gorge
Banjima elders are demanding the removal of three million tonnes of asbestos tailings left in Wittenoom Gorge in Western Australia. [...]
Wittenoom’s Asbestos-Related Disease Victims Honored at Memorial
Mesothelioma and lung cancer are some of the deadly diseases caused by excessive asbestos exposure. Thousands of Australians get diagnosed [...]
The Dangers of Asbestos Ceiling Tiles
Is your home asbestos-free? With the increasing awareness on asbestos today, you’d want to make sure that your home doesn’t [...]
Asbestos Risk Increases in Australia’s Deadliest Ghost Town Turned Tourist Spot
Despite earning the name as one of the most dangerous and contaminated places in the world, Wittenoom’s mining town remains [...]
The Worst Asbestos-Laced Consumer Products Ever Made
The fireproofing properties of asbestos made the mineral an essential material to many industries such as the construction, automobile, manufacturing, [...]
How DIY Home Renovation Heightens the Risk for Asbestos Exposure
In the past, mesothelioma and other asbestos-induced health conditions were a result of a work-related exposure. Sadly, things have changed [...]
J&J Hit with Over $25-M Lawsuit in Latest Asbestos Exposure Case
Johnson & Johnson was ordered by a California jury to pay $4 million to a woman who claimed she developed [...]
Exposed to Asbestos? Here’s What You Should Do Next
Asbestos is all around you – roofs, ceilings, paints, concrete and even in clothes. It is for this reason that [...]
Budget Travellers in Asia May Be at Risk of Asbestos Exposure
There are many serious risks associated with travelling abroad. While there are common problems that can be as small as [...]