The Trader Joe's in Southeast Portland that closed in early March due to asbestos could remain closed for weeks.

Much of the cost of the demolition of the old Baptist Hospital is dedicated to meet environmental regulations to safely tear down the old buildings.

Winter storm, blizzard warnings in the mountains with heavy lowland rain by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — A Puget Sound asbestos removal contractor is facing more than $200,000 in fines after Washington ...

Asbestos was once thought of as something of a wonder material. It increases durability, it's a good insulator, and it's fire-resistant. From the 1920s onwards, it was added to floor and ceiling tiles ...

Before any major construction can begin on the historic Durango High School – slated to become the new home for the city of Durango’s town hall – asbestos and lead-based paint within the building must ...

TU Delft researchers have developed a liquid-based solar module encapsulation that performs on par with conventional EVA panels while offering improved recyclability and circularity. The approach is ...

Public health advocates sued the Trump administration Wednesday to compel officials to disclose whether their rapid demolition of the White House’s East Wing annex exposed workers or the public to ...

New data highlight differences in preparedness, training, and employer trust as Gen Z and millennial workers encounter legacy hazards on older job sites. Skilled trades are undergoing a generational ...

A video of a homeowner discovering asbestos on the tiles beneath the carpet in her 1800s home during renovation works has gone viral on TikTok. The clip was shared by Lora Current (@loracurrent), 24, ...

Asbestos contamination in talc products is a complicated topic. Since the monumental Johnson & Johnson lawsuits over the years (which resulted in historic payouts: $4.96 billion to a group of 22 women ...

The FDA withdrew a proposal requiring manufacturers to test for asbestos in makeup containing talc. But there are ways to protect yourself. The FDA’s withdrawal of a proposed asbestos-testing rule ...