It was hard to miss the news covering the August 5 toxic mine spill near Silverton, Colorado into the Animas River, turning it a yellow-orange. The spill accidentally occurred when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was trying to cleanup wastewater from the nearby Gold King mine that had been accumulating since the mine closed in … Continued
Read MoreMany people do not realize just how much danger firefighters place themselves in every day. Although at risk from the obvious injuries associated with putting out fires, they are also at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos. In fact, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, firefighters … Continued
Read MoreThis month, environmental advocacy groups threatened to sue the Louisiana state Department of Education and the Recovery School District if they move forward with construction of a new school on a contaminated site without first conducting tests to ensure that the area is not hazardous. Opponents of the school’s construction are concerned that it will … Continued
Read MoreIt is frightening to realize that the fate of a newborn infant is almost entirely in the hands of the doctors and hospitals where he or she is delivered. Most of the time, everything goes fine and the baby comes out healthy. However, when the doctors and hospital staffers make mistakes, this sometimes spells out … Continued
Read More