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March 7, 2023
In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the role that women can play in driving innovation and sustainable practices in the construction industry. One area where women have been particularly influential is in the development and use of green coatings encasement technologies. These coatings protect and preserve surfaces in buildings, preventing damage from moisture, UV light, and other environmental factors. Unlike traditional...
February 27, 2023
Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide, making it a leading cause of death and disability. In the fight against cancer, it is crucial to not only focus on treatments and cures, but also to look at ways to prevent the disease from developing in the first place. One often overlooked aspect of cancer prevention is the role of environmental factors and exposure to toxic chemicals. Green coatings encasement is...
February 22, 2023
Cancer Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness about the steps we can take to reduce our risk of developing cancer.
One often-overlooked contributor to cancer risk is exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once widely used in construction materials for its fire-resistant and insulating properties.
However, it is now well established that inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to lung cancer and...
February 16, 2023
Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide, making it a leading cause of death and disability. In the fight against cancer, it is crucial to not only focus on treatments and cures, but also to look at ways to prevent the disease from developing in the first place.
One often overlooked aspect of cancer prevention is the role of environmental factors and exposure to toxic chemicals. Green coatings encasement...
April 25, 2022
The three options of dealing with asbestos are removal, do nothing and the more practical, widely accepted method of in-place management. I’ll be examining the option of in-place management which is often the best choice for many projects.
I’m writing about where asbestos containing materials may be best controlled and safely managed long term over costly removal & replacement. Where it is the most beneficial to simply and safely in-...
April 22, 2022
The first time I heard about Earth Day was when I was in the eighth grade and my well admired and clever science teacher opened up a discussion on the cons of earth day stating it was some sort of liberal nonsense and a hoax. This agitated most of the class. He further stirred the pot by claiming that it didn’t matter how much pollution we caused, that the planet could take care of itself. He went on to say that the oceans were so vast and...
February 3, 2022
As weather events strengthen and become more frequent, it only makes sense to simply increase the exterior building protection to preserve the people and their contents inside.
Resilient housing and buildings is a must. Especially as severe weather increases. With it comes higher temperatures, wild fires, devastating droughts, stronger wind events, torrential downpours, massive flooding, deep freezes and an overall escalation in the...
November 17, 2021
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month including asbestos education, so this is a good time to raise awareness about preventing unnecessary exposure to asbestos that can cause lung cancer as well as contribute to other possible health concerns.
As I continue to globe trot, I deal with asbestos in many situations. Internationally, asbestos is found in over 2,000 uses and remains in service making up the content in many building components...
October 25, 2021
I’ve spent most of my adult life traveling and working to protect people from the exposure of solid hazardous materials such as Lead-Based Paint, Asbestos, PCBs, etc. by teaching them how to take simple steps to prevent that toxic exposure.
I’m horrified as to how much lead-based paint is still manufactured and used throughout the world and happy to know and point to the fact that we here in the United States have an awareness and...
July 2, 2021
With summer comes the hottest weather around the planet and this hot weather is increasing worldwide. In the USA alone more than a 150 million people were under extreme heat threat a-crossed 30 States.
Last month’s statistics are now in and it is documented to be the hottest month on the planet ever put on record.
The scientific community agrees and is continuing to warn that accelerated global warming contributing to the increased...
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