It consists of fine glass-like fibres which are heat-resistant and non-conductive ... Water flowing through asbestos cement pipes, if not properly filtered or treated, can introduce asbestos fibres ...

A grieving widow is appealing for the memories of anyone who worked at Rugeley B Power Station during the 1960s and 1970s.

This type of insulation was then used for insulating walls, floors, pipes ... find it in your home. Asbestos is a strong, natural mineral fiber that is resistant to heat and won't corrode.

Anyone whose home was built or renovated between 1950 and 1999 has been issued a warning over a possible hidden danger lurking in their property. According to property experts, asbestos was widely ...

THERE are plenty of videos on the internet of lucky people pulling back their grubby old carpets to reveal jaw-dropping ...

A promising alternative to natural gas has been taking root in Massachusetts — underground pipes and wells that tap into ...

From cargo ships to cruise liners, bulk carriers to oil tankers, more than 109,000 ships ply the world’s waters, but the ...

A pipe in a communal waste stack burst into a leasehold flat, but it took a month for the council to address it, forcing the ...

Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance composed of fibrous silicate minerals that are resilient to heat and corrosion, making it ideal for pipe wrapping, shingles, floor tiles, protective ...

From navigating complex regulations to managing disruptions during implementation, retrofitting demands a strategic approach.

New research reveals that brake pad emissions may be more toxic than diesel exhaust, posing serious health risks.