Mold in Ducts: Detection and Removal

Mold in Ducts: Detection and Removal

Mold in Ducts: Detection and Removal Mold is a part of the natural world. It serves a valuable purpose in breaking down organic matter, however, that doesn’t mean you have to live with it indoors. This fungus looks unsightly and causes musty odors as well. It also

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Toxic Lead Found in Accessories at Major Retailers

Toxic Lead Found in Accessories at Major Retailers Ross Stores and Burlington are among a selection of retailers who are listed as having sold items containing elevated levels of lead. On Tuesday, nonprofit watchdog the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) published a report spanning 13 years that

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Asbestos exposure still affecting NC veterans’ health

Asbestos exposure still affecting NC veterans’ health Asbestos was prevalent in the U.S. armed forces during the 20th century, as the mineral has several convenient properties, such as its remarkable durability and resistance to fire. As a result, a high number of military members were exposed to

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Two-thirds of federal buildings miss required asbestos checks

Two-thirds of federal buildings miss required asbestos checks Two-thirds of federal buildings surveyed by the Government Accountability Office missed their routine five-year inspections for asbestos, as required by the General Services Administration. And of those, 52% haven’t been checked in more than a decade according to a

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