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A pair of lungs display bright, blue veins. Asbestos was recently banned by the Environmental Protection Agency, and the ban is a step in the right direction for American public health. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Breathe easy, not asbestos

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 17, 2024

Breathe! Asbestos has recently been banned by the Environmental Protection Agency for its harmful effects on human health. The banning of asbestos is beneficial for human health. On March 18, the EPA announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, according...

Students walk past the south end of Douglas Hall monday.

Douglas to be gone by end of September

By Keith Hernandez | August 27, 2014

The Environmental Health and Safety Department oversaw the completion of asbestos removal from Douglas Hall’s four wings Monday, allowing for further abatement of the material in the building’s central core.Bill Nicklas, vice president of Operations...