Inside the silicosis epidemic that’s killing countertop stonecutters: ‘My lungs had nothing left’

A new law aims to protect workers from silicosis, a lung disease linked to popular household countertops. Experts say it isn’t enough.

Youssi Custom Homes of Iowa Launches Interactive Virtual Tours for New Homes for Sale at Forest Grove Crossing Development

BETTENDORF, Iowa - March 19, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Youssi Custom Homes of Iowa has introduced interactive virtual ...

A New Generation of Steel Water Filters Cuts Out the Plastic—and Microplastics

In a world of plasticky water filter pitchers, I tested two of the new generation of stainless-steel filter systems.
The American Prospect

‘My Lungs Had Nothing Left’: Inside the Epidemic Killing Countertop Stonecutters

A new California law aims to protect workers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has killed 29 people in the state and sickened hundreds. Experts say it isn’t enough.

‘Nobody told us it was dangerous’: Quartz countertop boom linked to incurable lung disease among Bay Area workers

A surge in quartz countertop fabrication has triggered a growing epidemic of silicosis — an incurable lung disease — among Bay Area workers who cut and polish the popular kitchen material.

Quartz Cutters Are Falling Ill. Countertop Makers Want Protection From Congress.

Workers are filing lawsuits against the countertop industry as cases of silicosis, a deadly lung disease, rise.
IEEE

A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Production Process Optimization

Abstract: In the production process, spare parts are assembled to become products. To improve product quality and reduce cost, it is required to determine whether to detect the quality of spare parts, ...