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The asbestos ban the Trump administration announced rolling back in June sent shockwaves through environmental and public health circles. Now the administration has changed course again.. After the EPA enacted a strong ban on chrysotile asbestos in 2024, Trump-appointed officials filed a motion to delay its implementation—raising fears of a weakened stance against a known …
Wildfires in California leave more than scorched earth—they leave dangerous debris laced with asbestos. When homes and buildings go up in flames, they often release toxic materials, especially asbestos, into the environment. California wildfire debris cleanup asbestos safety requirements are designed to protect workers, homeowners, and communities from the deadly consequences of this exposure. From …
The American Medical Association (AMA) has formally endorsed the use of low-dose CT scans (LDCT) for early lung cancer detection—a landmark move that could save thousands of lives. This resolution reinforces decades of medical research and public health recommendations, aiming to improve access and reduce late-stage lung cancer diagnoses across the U.S. For high-risk individuals, …
The EPA’s chrysotile asbestos ban delay is now under intense scrutiny. On June 16, 2025, the agency officially announced a 30-month review of the 2024 asbestos ban, postponing enforcement and raising concerns about worker safety and cancer risk. This reversal—driven by new leadership under Administrator Lee Zeldin—marks a major shift in environmental health policy. It …
Who Was Irving Selikoff? Irving Selikoff wasn’t just a doctor—he was a crusader for justice in medicine. A pulmonologist and epidemiologist, he made the startling link between asbestos exposure and serious diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis. His work, starting in the 1960s, didn’t just change minds. It changed laws. While working with unionized insulation workers, …
