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Should Schools Be Forced to Improve Indoor Air Quality

March 1, 2011

The schools argue that this is a funding problem. They are trying to save money by raising the temperature in schools and shutting off the air conditioning on nights and weekends. These decisions contribute to the mold growth. Of course, more funding would also allow them to address mold problems.

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Massive Study Concludes Moldy Homes are Bad for Kids

February 2, 2011

Children whose parents reported any mold or water damage in the home at the beginning of the study were 55% more likely to develop allergic rhinitis, as diagnosed by their doctors.

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NBC’s Dateline Uncovers Air Duct Scam

January 28, 2011

NBC’s Dateline will be hosting a special with the Better Business Bureau to take a special look into a nationwide scam with air duct companies. Since mold commonly stems from air ducts, this special is important to not only stay educated on the dangers of mold within air ducts, but also to keep consumers informed on the companies they hire to remove mold and clean air ducts. Watch this alarming Dateline special on Sunday, January 30th at 7pm and learn how to look for scammers and how to make sure you are purchasing products and services from credible businesses

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Was Mold a Factor in Brittany Murphy’s Death?

October 28, 2010

It would indeed take a lot of mold to kill two people, but it is not unheard of. In the early 200s, Murphy lost a large amount of weight, stirring up rumors of cocaine addiction. Perhaps it was her home that infecting her with mold, slowly eating away at her health.

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Fire Chief Laughs Off Mold Complaint, Fire Station Closes

October 19, 2010

Fox 8 in North Carolina caught Fire Chief David Taylor in a lie, or what he refers to as a “miscommunication.” A few weeks ago, a serious mold issue was discovered in the Station 12 in High Point. The AC units on the roof leaked over the summer, causing moisture to leak through the roof and dampen ceiling tiles above a sleeping area. The mold was tested and found to be dangerous. Station 12 was closed down for cleaning and the three firefighters were relocated.

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How Mold Spent Its Summer Vacation

October 14, 2010

Rather than discuss any individual case, I can just identify the patterns. Elementary and high school classes generally begin in late August or September. About a month before classes start, a custodial crew rolls into these school buildings, that have been more or less empty during the summer months, and begins a thorough cleaning in preparation for the students.

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Mold Causes Child Permanent Brain Damage

July 28, 2010

Ebony joins the ranks of many others who have had permanent damage as a result of failed remediation of mold. Yet, despite these examples, there is still a large public consensus that does not believe mold can do anything more than irritate allergies. For this reason, building owners will not even seek a mold removal estimate.

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Duplex Family Wins Victory Over Negligent Government Neighbor

July 20, 2010

The Johannsen family was at the mercy of their nonexistent neighbors. The leak created a mold problem that eventually grew into their side of the duplex. Phone call after phone call led nowhere as bureaucratic red-tape and a pass-the-buck attitude left the issue unresolved, while the mold problem grew.

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Mold Infects the Silver Screen

April 13, 2010

In the new film “Brooklyn’s Finest,” Sal (played by Ethan Hawke) is a desperate New York narcotics officer forced to bend the rules to survive. He goes on drug raids, killing drug dealers and stealing the drug money for himself. This gambit ultimately leads to a tragic end. What would make one of Brooklyn’s finest [...]

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Statistical Blip or Cancer-Causing Mold?

March 10, 2010

The jury is still out on whether or not mold actually causes cancer. And, given the amount of litigation tied to such a principle, it will probably never be decided absolutely one way or the other. There are too many interested parties affecting the outcome of such a decision. Usually these things end up with just a reinstated claim that there is no proven link between mold and cancer.

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