Hurricanes, Typhoons, Nor'easter’s - Oh My!
Every week there are unusual, destructive weather events throughout the world. These are becoming stronger and more frequent bringing...
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW)
I’ve spent most of my adult life traveling and working to protect people from the exposure of solid hazardous materials such as...
FEMA Pushes to Waterproof Flood Prone Buildings
Short of moving your building or raising it up above flooding, the best approach to take to reduce storm, flooding and natural disaster...
Mega Storms Of The Future Are Mauling Cities Right Now
Two buildings standing side by side on the seashore, then a recent mega storm hits. One building has the roof shredded and takes on...
NY Court Gives 9/11 Cleanup Workers OK to Sue for Debris Exposure, Including Asbestos
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle/ny-court-gives-9-11-cleanup-workers-ok-to-sue-for-debris-exposure-1.15084796 We...
Jakarta, Indonesia & Environmental Concerns
I’m heartened as I globe trot meeting with more and more people that are becoming aware of the harmful effects human activity on the...
Historic Properties and Hazardous Materials
I discussed in a recent blog the importance of keeping the aesthetics of a historic building intact. Making sure that the look and...
Out of Control Wildfires & Toxic Ash
91 people were killed recently in Greece as wildfire swept the country. In the USA, there are at least 18 active fires burning through...
Historical Preservation & Green Coatings Encasement
One of my favorite projects to do all over the world and a passion for me is defending historic properties against time and the elements,...
EPA & Lead Paint Poisoning
Lead Paint Poisoning is Preventable Through Education and Action As I globe trot, I’m always hopeful that people and countries all over...