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Mesothelioma: Making an impact on the shipyard industry
From the beginning of World War II to the 1980s, shipyard workers were routinely exposed to asbestos-containing materials. During this time, asbestos was considered an ideal material due to its resistance to corrosion and ability to withstand high temperatures. However, the effects of using asbestos are strongly felt today as many past shipyard workers are still developing asbestos-related diseases.
The majority of the ships that were constructed or repaired between World War II and the 1970s were heavily contaminated with asbestos-containing materials. Areas aboard vessels that typically included ... |
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GM pulls out of mercury partnership
General Motors has quit working with a partnership that collects toxic parts from scrapped automobiles, jeopardizing an effort to prevent mercury pollution just as hundreds of thousands of clunkers are headed to recyclers.
Participants in the environmental program told The Associated Press the timing of GM’s departure could hurt their work. The government’s `cash-for-clunkers` program will lead to trade-in and recycling of an estimated 750,000 vehicles, some of which contain mercury switches.
GM says it’s a new company, formed with substantial government aid in the wake of bankruptcy ... |
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