Mold: Behind The Hype

The health risks of mold in buildingsmake scientists nervous — but not because they think mold is toxic.

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January 22, 2003, 12:00 PM PST

"In the past two years, nine states have introduced or passed legislation dealing with mold. California has gone the farthest, passing its Toxic Mold Protection Act. The state is hoping, among other things, to do what no other state has done set exposure limits. The Legislature has yet to fund a task force charged with enforcing the act. A similar bill was introduced into Congress last session, which also would require mold inspections of buildings.... What makes mold particularly troublesome is that scientists cant say for sure who will have an allergic reaction and how serious it will be."

Thanks to Tom Collins

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Wednesday, January 22, 2003 in Building Operating Management

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