Bill afoot to offer victims of asbestos-caused mesothelioma aid
The government plans to introduce a bill that will give financial aid to people with asbestos-related mesothelioma and the next of kin of those who have died from the disease, sources said Monday.
Gov't to give financial help to asbestos victims
_ The government will provide financial relief to residents and company employees who contracted mesothelioma and their families under a new law to help victims of asbestos, sources close to the matter said Monday.
Hurricane Katrina: Beware of Environmental Health Hazards when Returning to Homes and Businesses, Federal Authorities
Those returning to their homes and businesses in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina may face "significant health and environmental challenges," federal authorities say.
Golden week for our town
Last week was mainly taken up with my Villages Advice Centre. The weather stayed good, and we got around to all 50 villages on our schedule.
EPA, Federal Partners Warn of Potential Environmental Health Hazards When Returning to Homes, Businesses after
Cleanup activities related to returning to homes and businesses after Hurricane Katrina can pose significant health and environmental challenges.
Kyodo news summary -9-
_ ---------- Gov't to give financial help to asbestos victims
A government survey covering more than 20,000 household appliance makers in Japan ...
_ A government survey covering more than 20,000 household appliance makers in Japan showed Monday that 19 products currently manufactured by 14 firms contain asbestos, leading the companies to target developing alternative substances by the end of October.
Asbestos payout to top $1bn
THE State Government could be liable for more than $1 billion in extra compensation for thousands of asbestos victims it abandoned because they were smokers.
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Kawasaki Group Reports 5 More Asbestos-Linked Deaths
Sep. 9--KOBE -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. and Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corp. said Friday that five former workers who were making products using asbestos at their factories have died from asbestos-linked diseases.
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