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EPA Prepares to “Clean” Tremolite Asbestos in Massachusetts

EPA Prepares to “Clean” Tremolite Asbestos in Massachusetts

Plans for a bike path at site.

Jeff Camplin (center) walks the shore of Illinois State Beach Park with Paul Kakuris and NBC Chicago's Carol Marin. Photo provided.

Asbestos danger on Illinois’ beaches

Danger in the air at Illinois beaches.

Detail of W.R. Grace Zonolite insulation bag. Andrew Rich photo.

Spokane gets asbestos review

Testing in the works well before Libby public health emergency, according to EPA agent.

Montana Senator Max Baucus (center) with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson (left) and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, right, at a press conference announcing Public Health Emergency for Libby.

Examining Libby’s so-called Public Health Emergency

What, if anything, does the emergency declaration do?

W.R. Grace promotional products for asbestos-containing Zonolite Attic Insulation. Photo courtesy Anthony Rich.

For Polluter, EPA Times Libby Emergency Declaration Perfectly

Emergency provides no additional funding.

Where do the Children Play?

Where do the Children Play?

Julie Gundlach was diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer at just 35 years old, and may represent the next wave of asbestos victims.