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With the onset of the demolition of the Coleman factory in downtown Wichita, Kansas, Sedgwick County commissioners have learned that the site’s asbestos removal will cost about $95,000 less than initially expected, as much less roofing material is affected than first believed.

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More asbestos than anticipated was found in areas of the Lower Merion Administration building in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.  This highly toxic mineral is often found in older school buildings, as it was commonly used in construction materials throughout the 19^th and 20^th centuries.  The use of asbestos in construction was finally banned in most products in the late 1970s, when it became common knowledge that asbestos is associated with the onset of serious respiratory illness, including mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the protective lining of the lungs, heart, chest and abdomen.

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The Statler Hilton, a once prominent building in downtown Dallas, Texas, will receive a much needed renovation now that its ownership has changed hands. Leobardo Trevino, a developer and the founder of Ricchi Dallas Investments, purchased ownership of the Statler Hilton from its former Hong Kong-based owners and intends to return it to its former glory.

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The iconic Smiths Falls Memorial Community Center, in Smiths Falls, Canada, faces its extinction this month. The arena could be completely demolished by mid-March, and work to remove usable materials and memorabilia from within has already begun.

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The Tri-Creek School Corp. board of Lowell, Indiana believes it can save money by demolishing the former Lowell Middle School.  Director of Operations Nathan Kleefisch believe the cost of razing the building will be less now than if the board waits until a later date.

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South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, has allocated 225 million rand (South African currency) to the cleanup of toxic water caused by mining operations. The mining industry is huge in mineral rich South Africa, and as a result many mines have cropped up all over the country. These mines produce toxic water that spills into nearby rivers. Unfortunately, these mines not only pollute the environment but tend to be located near communities, endangering their inhabitants.

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The February 2011 earthquake in New Zealand saw immediate rescue attempts in the hopes of saving survivors. In Christchurch, rescuers were working 24 hours a day to find survivors in the rubble of the Central Business District (CBD). This was extremely dangerous work, as the threat of aftershocks loomed and buildings could collapse at any minute. In addition to the more immediate dangers, rescue workers also had to worry about the asbestos found in the insulation of these buildings.

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South Korean victims of environmental asbestos have been recognized by the state and awarded compensation for the first time in history. Asbestos is a highly toxic naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction and other industries throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. It is now known that asbestos causes fatal respiratory illnesses, such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the protective lining of the body’s major cavities and organs.

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South Korean victims of environmental asbestos have been recognized by the state and awarded compensation for the first time in history. Asbestos is a highly toxic naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction and other industries throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. It is now known that asbestos causes fatal respiratory illnesses, such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the protective lining of the body’s major cavities and organs.

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Alta Vista Middle School, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, closed for a day in late February so that an area of the school where traces of asbestos where found earlier in the week could be cleaned up. According to school officials, the closure was simply a precautionary measure and that at no time were students or staff at risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a highly toxic mineral that is often found in old school buildings. Prolonged exposure to asbestos is known to cause illnesses like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the protective lining of the lungs and abdomen.

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Alta Vista Middle School, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, closed for a day in late February so that an area of the school where traces of asbestos where found earlier in the week could be cleaned up. According to school officials, the closure was simply a precautionary measure and that at no time were students or staff at risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a highly toxic mineral that is often found in old school buildings. Prolonged exposure to asbestos is known to cause illnesses like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the protective lining of the lungs and abdomen.

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Asbestos found in old trailers in Casper, Wyoming belonging to Ed Corrigan has put Natrona County’s clean up effort on hold. The prospect of asbestos could add $11,000 to Natrona County’s $19,000 contract to haul away piles of trash. Therefore, the county has voided its contract with Robinson Contracting and won’t pursue clean up.

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Asbestos found in old trailers in Casper, Wyoming belonging to Ed Corrigan has put Natrona County’s clean up effort on hold. The prospect of asbestos could add $11,000 to Natrona County’s $19,000 contract to haul away piles of trash. Therefore, the county has voided its contract with Robinson Contracting and won’t pursue clean up.

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Village officials in St. Johnsville, New York have decided to hold off on purchasing the dilapidated building at 49 Center St. upon discovering asbestos. This toxic mineral is commonly found in older buildings, as asbestos was used in a variety of construction materials throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Asbestos was finally banned from use in the United States for causing such fatal illnesses as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the protective lining of the bodies major cavities and organs.

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Melting rooftop snow and ice finally caused Chantel Tejeda’s living room ceiling to collapse in late February, and many of her neighbors at Royal Crest Estates in North Andover, Massachusetts are encountering similar problems. Tejada and other Royal Crest residents have been relocated to a nearby hotel for the duration of repairs.

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