Berkeley Lab, EPA Studies Confirm Large Public Health, Economic Impact of Dampness and Mold
by AScribe Newswire
BERKELEY, Calif.-- A pair of studies to be published in the journal Indoor Air have quantified the considerable public health risks and economic consequences in the United States from building dampness and mold.
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Virulent bacteria hits poor Cook County Jail tied to increase in drug-resistant illness
by Judith Graham chicagotribune.com
Dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria are spreading rapidly in Chicago's poor, urban neighborhoods, posing a growing health risk in crowded public housing and an increasingly alarming public-health challenge, according to research published Monday.
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Washington, Ill. High School Student Finds Mold In Bottled Water Bought From Vending Machine
by AMonline.com
A senior at Washington Community High School in Washington, Ill. found mold in a Deja Blue water from the school vending machine, according to The Peoria Journal Star in Peoria, Ill. The student suffered mild indigestion.
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Indoor air pollution takes heavy toll on health
New WHO estimates provide country-by-country status
by World Health Orginization
GENEVA -- In the 21 worst-affected countries, close to 5% of death and disease is caused by indoor air pollution, according to new estimates published by WHO.
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Mold Returned After Cleaning
by kcra.com
SACRAMENTO -- The Human Rights Fair Housing Commission says landlords have the responsibility to ensure there is no mold when a tenant moves in. If mold grows later, it's up to the tenant to report it.
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Newtown educator wins national hero award
Woman helps to improve indoor air quality in schools
by Eileen FitzGerald The NewsTime
These days, schools in Connecticut must inspect and evaluate their indoor air quality and maintain their heating and air conditioning systems. Local and regional boards of education are urged to set up air quality committees to increase staff and student awareness of indoor environmental quality.
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Plantation parents enter mold lawsuit
by Amanda Harris theadvertiser.com
The parents of some Plantation Elementary School students who believe they could have health effects from exposure to a potentially harmful mold on campus have filed suit.
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