In 2024, Colorado passed a critical law to assist rural areas in dealing with health issues caused by dangerous substances in old buildings. The newly established Rural Housing and Development Asbestos & Lead Paint Abatement Pilot Grant Program for local governments in rural areas aims to finance projects related to removing these hazardous materials, [...]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. Because of its heat-insulating properties and durability, it was commonly used in construction and manufacturing works. It is common knowledge now that asbestos has several health risks, including lung malignancy, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, among others. Thus, the role played by professional asbestos abatement contractors must be addressed. Their [...]

Asbestos was considered to be the best-known heat-containing or resisting material. Due to its durability and remarkable heat resistance, it was incorporated broadly into building and construction. However, with the passage of time, the negative effects associated with asbestos started becoming clear. Inhaling asbestos fibers causes terrible effects, including respiratory diseases like asbestosis and [...]

Introduction The natural mineral asbestos was used for roofing and tiling materials because of its durability and heat resistant power. Because of its extensive application in the past, there are still older constructions that have the substance which may cause harm to health if carelessly treated. For safety reasons, asbestos roof removal is very [...]

Introduction Soil pollution is one of the serious issues that is threatening both biodiversity and human health. Normal course of action in dealing with polluted soils involves expensive and intrusive methods. In contrast, biological remediation presents a more amicable and non-destructive alternative. Soil remediation can be made possible without causing harm to this ecosystem [...]