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Cancer / Mesothelioma - HEALTH ISSUES |
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs, but can also affect the heart, abdomen and other organs. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States, comprising around .3 percent of all cancer diagnoses.primarily affects the lining of the lungs, but can also affect the heart, abdomen and other organs. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States, comprising around .3 percent of all cancer diagnoses.
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Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers that are ingested or inhaled can be lodged into the body, causing infections or swelling. Mesothelioma can sometimes affect the abdomen or heart as well. In the United States, about 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed annually. It typically occurs in men, at a ratio of 4:1. There is currently no cure for this disease.
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Green Building Matters |
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BuildingGreen.com
is a massive site with comprehensive information about "green
building" and energy conservation products, materials,
and methods.
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BuildingGreen at www.buildinggreen.com |
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ASTM
International is the world's leading standards development
organization. ASTM Technical Committee C16 has developed virtually
all the standards for insulation materials used in the United
States and in many other nations. These standards are contained
in Volume 4.06 of The Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Buyers
and specifiers can search for the standards they need on the
ASTM web site, and immediately download individual standards
through the on line ASTM store. The cost of individual standards
varies, but they are generally in the $30 to $40 range. Three
or four individual standards about equal the cost of one volume
of The Annual Book of ASTM Standards.
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ASTM at www.astm.org |
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Affordable
Comfort, Inc., is a not for profit organization that presents
national and regional conferences on energy conservation,
healthy living environments, and sustainable building, and
publishes information on these subjects.
Visit
Affordable Comfort at www.affordablecomfort.org |
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The Alliance
for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control is a coalition
of companies and trade associations working to promote passive
protection as part of a balanced design approach to fire protection
in the built environment. Since cellulose insulation is recognized
as a material that increases the fire resistance of walls,
and as an effective fire block CIMA was a charter member of
AFSCC.
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AFSCC at www.afscconline.org |
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The Alliance
to Save Energy doesn't take much explanation. Check the ASE
site to see what the alliance is doing to further its mission.
Visit
The Alliance to Save Energy at www.ase.org |
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American
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy focuses on efficient
heating and cooling, lighting, windows, and appliances. The
site includes an excellent list of links to other energy conservation
sites.
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ACEEE at www.aceee.org |
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Building
Technology Roadmaps were developed by the U.S. Department
of Energy, working in cooperation with industry. CIMA and
other insulation industry associations actively worked with
DOE in developing the Residential Buildings Technology Roadmap.
View
buildings technology at www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/technology_roadmaps |
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Canada
Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) has extensive information
about residential design, building materials, energy conservation,
and other important subjects available on its site.
Visit
CMHC at www.cmhc.ca |
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Energy
Star is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
that rates and identifies energy efficient products, appliances,
and homes. The Energy Star site will help you follow a more
energy-efficient lifestyle – and save a lot of money,
too!
Visit
Energy Star at www.energystar.gov |
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The Energy
and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) promotes awareness
of energy conservation and sustainable building practices,
and offers practical, detailed solutions for energy-efficient,
environmentally sound construction.
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EEBA at www.eeba.org |
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The Energy
Star Toolbox is a joint project of the U.S. Department of
Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It offers
plenty of practical tips for making your home more energy-efficient.
Visit
The Energy Star Toolbox at www.epa.gov/hhiptool |
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Environmental
Building News is the definitive publication for news and information
about "green building."
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EBN at www.buildinggreen.com |
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Home
Energy Magazine is published for people who build homes –
and people who live in them. You'll find plenty of useful
information about energy-efficient building practices and
appliances in the pages of Home Energy and on the web site.
The web site also has many links to other energy conservation
and "green building" sites.
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Home Energy at www.homeenergy.org |
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Insulation
Contractors Association of America (ICAA) is an organization
of insulation installers that specialize in residential and
light commercial projects.
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ICAA at www.insulate.org |
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The International
Code Council (ICC) is an alliance of the regional building
officials professional associations, BOCAI, SBCCI, and ICBO,
formed to develop a single set of model codes for use throughout
the United States and in other nations. The ICC site is the
place to go for the latest information on building codes and
code development.
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ICC at www.intlcode.org |
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The National
Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is the trade association
for home builders in the United States. The NAHB site describes
information resources for contractors, educational programs
offered by NAHB and its state and local chapters, and economic
and statistical information about the home building industry.
Visit
NAHB at www.nahb.org |
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The NAHB
Research Center, owned by the National Association of Home
Builders, is America’s Housing Technology and Information
Resource. Here you will find information about new building
materials and practices – and traditional materials and
methods, too.
Visit
the NAHB Research Center at www.nahbrc.org |
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National
Insulation Association (NIA) is an organization of commercial-industrial
insulation contractors. NIA members insulate power plants,
process systems, factories, refineries, and similar facilities.
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Fiber Corporation: at www.nationalfiber.com
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Cellulose is a naturally superior material for insulation. The long, inter-locking fibers of recycled newsprint resist settling and create an exceptional thermal barrier. Cellulose insulation has a long and rich history in the construction industry, going back to the 1930's. And, despite its established, time-proven status, cellulose has improved in quality and sophistication over time, and it now provides exceptional resistance to fire, moisture, mold, and vermin. No other insulation can claim these benefits and also provide the superior thermal and sound insulation that comes naturally to cellulose.
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NIA at www.insulation.org |
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U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) offers energy conservation information
on its web site.
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USDOE at www.energy.gov |
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Guide to Green Mortgages / Energy Efficient Mortgages
What’s a “Green Mortgage”? It is a term that many, even the most environmentally focused of us, have not heard before. And it’s not what you might think. It is not a marketing or public relations effort. It is a program backed by private and government mortgage programs designed to help you make your home more energy efficient.
Green, or “Energy efficient” mortgages, let you borrow extra money to pay for energy efficient upgrades to your current home or a new or old home that you plan to buy. The result is a more environmentally friendly living space that uses fewer resources for heating and cooling and has dramatically lower utility costs. The types of things that are covered include upgrades that you may have thought you couldn’t afford like double paned windows, tankless water heaters, modern HVAC systems, and new insulation. Visit www.mortgageloan.com/environment/ |
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In line with environmental protection practices, home energy efficiency is an important part of owning a home. With more efficient energy appliances and sources, home owners can help to save the environment and reduce costs.
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LEED Green Associate -The Green Building Industry is one of the fastest growing industries in America. To learn more about becoming a LEED Green Associate and take our free practice test, visit Green-Buildings.com. |
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