As LA schools prepare to reopen, toxic ash raises concerns
As parents in Los Angeles County prepare to send their children back to the schools in wildfire impacted areas that are still ...
Expert reveals what to do if you find this deadly dust in your home
Asbestos can still be found in many buildings today despite being banned in 1999 after its deadly impacts were revealed.
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be ...
As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires
Weeks after the worst of the deadly fires tore through Los Angeles suburbs, families are grappling with the reality that toxic ash from burned cars and homes could be a health issue for awhile, especi ...
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Story of deadly Bloomington asbestos plant retold at McLean County Museum of History
The Mclean County Museum of History's newest exhibit, “A Deadly Deception: The Asbestos Tragedy in McLean County," shares the ...
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Ash Left Behind by the Los Angeles Wildfires Might Be Toxic, Experts Warn
Experts warn that the blazes unleashed complex chemical reactions on paint, furniture, building materials, cars, electronics, ...
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How Dangerous Is the Asbestos in the Air After a Wildfire? Experts Weigh In
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that home manufacturers used decades ago because it’s durable, heat-resistant, and good for insulating, explains Michelle Whitmer, asbestos expert ...