Help w/ Quiz? I think the answers are 1.E, 2.D, 3.A, 4.C,?

Earth Science Quiz help? Which of the following does not contribute to acid deposition? A) sulfur dioxide B) ozone C) vehicle engine combustion D) NOx E) coal-burning 2. Which of the following most frequently exceeds EPA standards? A) carbon monoxide B) carbon dioxide C) ozone D) lead E) NOx 3. Which of the following contributes [...]

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which is being discovered more and more frequently in elderly men.  The most common cause of mesothelioma is from asbestos exposure and affects the membrane of many of the most vital internal organs such as the lungs and heart.  Mesothelioma is particularly hard to diagnose because it shows similar [...]

Can you sue a judge who has been removed from the bench>?

2005 Judge entered denial of work comp claim of asbestosis injury. Judge was by motion requested to recuse as he was the third judge. he refused. I lost on all counts which reflect federal law stating medical signs of asbestos exposure like nodular pleural disease whicch i have. I did not have money to appeal [...]

What to Do After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

If you or a loved one has been recently handed a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be feeling confused, frightened and betrayed. Many people diagnosed with the disease and their families have never heard of the disease before they’re told that they may have it. Others have been dealing with the knowledge that they have been [...]

How can we put a new floor in my parent's basement?

The original floor treatment was asbestos tiles. after a few sewer backups the tiles are starting to raise up and buckle. I think it would be cost prohibitive to have the tiles removed and discarded because they contain asbestos. Is there something that would seal all this in and allow us to put carpet or [...]

What to do about asbestos exposure in a common area?

I live in an old apartment building, after almost a year of dusting of my washing machine every time I used it I figured old building kick up a lot of dust since the machines are in the shared basement. I looked up at the broken pipe covering & an old sticker stated 85 magnesium. [...]

What would you do?

My name is Fiona and my best friend has cancer. Its called Malignant Mesothelioma. it is extremely deadly, really rare, and most people only live 24 months after diagnosis. but because it took her doctors so long to diagnose, they are predicting she only has three months. I have known this person almost my whole [...]

Is sodium fluoride, and lithium a good thing to add in our water supply?

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shorts… Health hazards of the chemical sodium fluoride: http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profil… Lithium Health Hazards::: Effects of exposure to Lithium: Fire: Flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Explosion: Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances and water. Inhalation: Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured [...]

What is it about asbestos that makes it so dangerous?

My uncle was exposed to asbestos repeatedly during his career, and, after reading some articles like http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/medical/types-symptoms-mesothelioma/, I’m afraid of what that might mean for his health as he ages. What is it about asbestos that makes it so dangerous? Asbestos has been long used in different products mainly because of its flame-and heat resistance. [...]

Lung Cancer Causes Symptoms and Treatment for Lung Cancer

What is a Lung Cancer?Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Cancer is a disease where cancerous cells grow out of control, taking over normal cells and organs in the body. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women.An estimated 173,700 new cases of lung cancer and an estimated [...]