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Asbestos

Activists gather outside the old Tompkins Library on Wednesday to raise concerns about the potential release of toxins with the proposed demolition.
Asbestos

Activists Raise Concerns About Asbestos Release From Proposed Library Demolition

By Rochelle Li and Gayatri Somaiya | October 18, 2018

The planned demolition won’t remove asbestos prior to taking apart the building, but rather include asbestos abatement during the demolition.

Signs warning about the dangers of asbestos have been seen across campus, such as the sign above in Balch Hall, some of which have denoted ongoing asbestos abatement projects.
Asbestos Removal

Cornell Asbestos Abatement Projects Strive to Remove Carcinogen from Campus

By Amanda H. Cronin | March 15, 2018

Cornell has its own Asbestos Management Program that includes an annual abatement plan and steps to address incidental disturbance of asbestos-containing materials, according to Cornell’s Environmental Health and Safety website.

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