January 05, 2012
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Health & Safety Newsletter January 05, 2012 |
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BP demands Halliburton covers Gulf oil spill costs
The legal battle to establish blame for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill took another twist today, after BP launched fresh action against contractor Halliburton, demanding that the engineering giant cover all the costs BP incurred as a result of the catastrophe. In a New Orleans court filing, BP said it was seeking "the amount of costs and expenses incurred by BP to clean up and remediate the oil spill, the lost profits from and/or diminution in value of the Macondo prospect, and all other costs and damages incurred by BP related to the Deepwater Horizon incident and resulting oil spill".The ... | ||
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EPA recognizes national radon action month: test for radon gas to protect health
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging Americans this January, as part of National Radon Action Month, to take simple and affordable steps to test their homes for harmful levels of radon gas. Radon, a colorless odorless gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon can seep into a home from underground and if left to accumulate, high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. Improving indoor air quality by increasing awareness of environmental health risks, such as radon gas, supports healthier homes and communities. “Testing for radon is an easy ... | ||
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