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Mold Conspiracy in California

January 12, 2011

When James Marmon started working in the building in 2007, he noticed red Xs on the floor mats. Only weeks later did he find out why. Mr. Marmon had stepped into a moldy office that was causing employees a range of symptoms from extreme fatigue to nosebleeds. There were rumblings of inspections and investigations into the air quality, but not enough action was taken. Several other employees have complained with respiratory concerns and filed workers’ compensation claims with the union.

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Mold Might Move Medical Marijuana

November 18, 2010

They argue that by allowing residents to grow their own marijuana, they would also be growing toxic black mold. “Stachybotrys mold needs four things to grow and turn into a deadly toxin known as Black Mold: Wood and other forms of cellulose such as plant matter, water, heat, and air,” says Alexandra Datig of nipitinthebud2010.org, “Stunningly, indoor marijuana cultivation offers all four.”

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States Proclaim Dangers of Toxic Mold

August 26, 2009

The Governors of these states signed a proclamation that asserts the dangers of toxic mold and the need for awareness. The proclamation states an estimated 500,000 people in the United States die each year from exposure to toxic mold and many more are adversely affected.

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Mold Costs BOE Millions

May 7, 2009

8,000 gallons of water, 280 workers on administration leave, and $29 million. Rather than proactively trying to solve the problem, BOE has taken a reactive stance by throwing money at each incident as they occur. There are “air scrubbers” to clean particulates out of the air, and dehumidifiers pumping hot air into the walls to dry out any water that seeped in. Meanwhile, they are conducting “air tests” just to be sure which floors have mold and which floors do not.

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How to Save Your Wine From Mold

April 20, 2009

Wine is not only enjoyable for many but for some it is an investment. Is your wine susceptible to mold? The label is made of paper and is also susceptible to mold. It may seem like a minor loss, but the label largely determines how valuable the wine is. You can wrap the label in sealable polyethylene to protect it from mold degradation.

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Mold in Tenant and Landlord Relations

April 1, 2009

As a tenant, you should be informed of your legal options if your landlord refuses to clean up dangerous mold growth that puts your health at risk. As a landlord, you should be aware of your legal responsibilities to your tenants and the potential liabilities that can occur from negligence on your part.

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Babies Born During Mold Season are More Likely to Develop Asthma

March 27, 2009

A study of 514 children from the same region, born in 1999 and 2000, were shown to have three times the likelihood of developing asthma if they were born during the peak mold or peak pollen times of the year.

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