Monthly Archives: August 2008
State of Emergency
–CHARLOTTE, N.C. –Flash floods in North Carolina have led to a state of emergency. Eight inches of rain have pushed hundreds out of their residences. North Carolinians are facing the uphill battle of getting the water out of their homes … Continue reading
When a Hospital gets Sick
Since 1993, MCG hospital has been engaged in full scale warfare against environmental contaminants, going back into its history. Records obtained as part of a lawsuit against MCG Health reveal that employees have complained for years about illnesses that appear … Continue reading
Paradise School
Parents in Paradise had been complaining about air quality and student illness for at least two years, so when mold growth was discovered in 2006, Paradise Elementary school was condemned–even though officials thought the school could be cleaned up within … Continue reading
ByeByeMold™
When you suspect mold, step #1 is a professional mold assessment: surveying moisture levels of walls, ceilings and floors, locating visible mold growth, and testing the air for the quantity and variety of mold spores. Determining the variety of mold is … Continue reading
Mold Can Hurt You
Because molds produce allergens and irritants, it is common for exposed individuals to experience: hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose and red eyes skin rash irritated eyes, nose, throat and lungs However, numerous molds –commonly called “toxic mold”– … Continue reading
Mold Goes to School
Mold goes to school. As well as asbestos and mildew Kentuckiana’s Taylor County Elementary School full of asbestos, mold and mildew An anonymous source says, “At the beginning of the year they paint over the mold. And by the end … Continue reading
Sickening Mold
The manager quit, leaving the residents walking around with rags over their faces. Corporate didn’t return calls. Neighbors called a code inspector, so the story isn’t stopping here…
California BILL NUMBER: SB 732
BILL NUMBER: SB 732 AMENDED BILL TEXT AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 31, 2007 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 28, 2007 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 27, 2007 AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 4, 2007 AMENDED IN SENATE … Continue reading