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They inhaled asbestos for decades on the job. Now, workers break their silence
To this day, the U.S. allows hundreds of tons of asbestos to flow in each year from Brazil, primarily for the benefit of two major chemical companies, OxyChem and Olin Corp.
Former Scranton school officials charged over lead, asbestos contamination
A grand jury report unsealed Wednesday and obtained by The Associated Press says that officials in the Scranton School District were repeatedly told about dangerous lead levels in drinking water in at least 10 different schools.
Cancer-stricken teacher settles with Philly school district for $850k
Philadelphia’s teachers union heavily publicized Lea DiRusso’s diagnosis last fall, accelerating a public pressure campaign that has resulted in 10 Philadelphia schools being temporarily closed this school year alone.
Lawsuit: Scranton School District knew about environmental contamination
Lead, asbestos contamination shuts down Pennsylvania schools
Students at three Pennsylvania schools had been told to stay home amid concerns over lead and asbestos contamination.
Wolf wants to set aside a billion dollars to clean up schools
The governor says he’s planning to include the pitch in next week’s budget address, along with several other lead and asbestos-remediation plans.
Governor to seek school construction aid amid health issues
‘We are not crying wolf’: Philly teachers union to sue district over asbestos, other hazards
The union representing Philadelphia public school teachers says it will sue the school district over its handling of asbestos, lead and mold problems that has shuttered schools and sparked a backlash from parents.
‘Egregious breach’ leads to another Philly school closure for asbestos
Two days after district officials deemed Alexander McClure Elementary safe to reopen, in a whiplash-inducing development, the school has been closed again due to fears over asbestos exposure.