Forbes - pct at 22.55, as investors welcomed news that the Swedish-Swiss engineering group plans to complete its exit of the oil, gas and petrochemicals business by selling its Lummus unit, following last September’s conclusion of the litigation over asbestos
Families hear vow on toxic cleanup
Newark Star-Ledger - Many contaminants, including asbestos, are present and the township is eager to transform the site into a model for suburban redevelopment. This must be done with minimal disruption and no ill-effects to students who attend the Village Elementary
Regulatory workshop offered by agencies
Southern Illinoisan - Those in construction and related fields are invited to a multi-agency workshop on Wednesday that will address such issues as radon, lead and asbestos, storm water permit requirements and how to deal with the waste left behind by illicit meth
St. Paul Travelers 4Q Profit Up 6-Fold
Forbes - Also, last year’s fourth quarter was held down by an after-tax charge of $372 million for increased reserves for asbestos and environmental losses. Standard & Poor’s analyst Cathy Seifert said St. Paul Travelers has also benefited from wrapping up