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NGT Upholds Safety of Asbestos-Cement Roofing: No Evidence of Public Healt
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10: In a major development for India's building materials sector, the NGT after reviewing submissions and the findings of the Expert Committee has declined to impose a blanket ban on asbestos-cement roofing sheets in schools and other education institutions, recog
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NGT seeks scientific review on asbestos roofing in schools, industry says
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday has directed the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to review all scientific material and global best practices within six months and take an appropriate policy decision regarding the permitting of asbestos
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Northern Israelis warned of asbestos contamination due to war
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Health warn of potential exposure to possible asbestos hazards following the war in the North.
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Study finds risk of high lung cancer cases among naval veterans connected
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study conducted by the University of Adelaide and Oxford University, asbestos exposure caused a higher prevalence of asbestos-related lung malignancies among British and Australian navy personnel than in other armed forces.
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Study: Heat-temperature marine bacteria help detoxify asbestos
Updated : 3 years ago IST
For the first time, University of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated that extremophilic bacteria from high-temperature marine settings may be employed to lessen the toxicity of asbestos. The study was published in the American Society for Microbiology journal Applied and Environmenta
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Heat-loving marine bacteria may help detoxify asbestos: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Because of its strength, resistance to heat and fire, and low electrical conductivity, asbestos materials were previously widely utilised in homes, buildings, vehicle brakes, and many other construction materials. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure by inhalation of tiny fibre particles has bee
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Study: AI might prove helpful against asbestos-linked cancer
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Leicester [UK], March 28 (ANI): A new international genomics research led by the University of Leicester used artificial intelligence (AI) to study an aggressive form of cancer, which could be helpful in improving patient outcomes.
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Researchers use artificial intelligence in battle against asbestos-linked
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Leicester [England], March 26 (ANI): International genomics research led by the University of Leicester has used artificial intelligence (AI) to study an aggressive form of cancer, which could improve patient outcomes.
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Major US retailers take Johnson & Johnson's baby powder off shelves over a
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Oct 26 (ANI): Several major retailers in the United States, including Walmart and Target, have removed Johnson & Johnson's baby powder from their stores following the company's announcement last week that it was recalling 33,000 bottles due to asbestos concerns.
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