Several months ago 2nd Green Revolution reported on a story from NPR about toxic drywall imported from China in the post-Katrina building boom. Today, NPR ran a follow up story on the materials. According to the story, “Emissions from the drywall corrode plumbing and electrical systems.” Furthermore, “Homeowners also blame them for headaches and respiratory ailments.” NPR cited a report from the insurance industry that claimed replacement costs of could range from $15 to 25 billion (US). The figure includes “replacing drywall, as well as legal fees, the toll on health and other costs.”

For a link to the follow up story from NPR, click here.

- Eric Wilson