Steven Kenny was a demolition worker in the late 1970s and had significant exposure to asbestos. More than four decades later ...

Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, has been historically used for its durability and resistance to heat. Despite its advantageous properties, asbestos is a well-documented ...

One health expert has broken down what asbestos is as the toxic material was found on board Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's ...

In 1922, the U.S. Navy identified the naturally occurring asbestos mineral as the most efficient and cost-effective insulation, gaskets, and shipbuilding material. During World War II, asbestos was ...

With WWII fast approaching, the U.S. military looked for affordable materials for mass-producing equipment, and asbestos fit the bill. It was abundant in the markets and had a fair price, so all five ...

Asbestos exposure is a continuous concern for Navy veterans who served on ships built from the 1930s to the early 1980s. A once-celebrated building material, asbestos was a staple in shipbuilding ...

Over the last century, the U.S. military resorted to asbestos-containing products when the World War II war effort demanded cheap materials to mass-produce equipment. This led to thousands of veterans ...

Some residents might remember how unsafe asbestos abatement practices compromised the health of Fort Morgan High School students in 2004. From public campuses to residential neighborhoods and ...

Critics are questioning if the demolition of the White House East Wing adhered to federal health and safety standards, ...

Tustin-area residents in Orange County are being told to keep their homes sealed tight and avoid ash after air quality experts detected asbestos near the historic air station hangar that burned down ...

Over the last century, the U.S. military excessively used asbestos, as the WWII war effort needed large amounts of materials for military equipment production. Asbestos abounded in the markets, and ...

Asbestos is still claiming the lives of many of our veterans nationwide, after it became of critical importance to the U.S. Armed Forces, especially during scarce wartime years. In the early 1920s, ...