Re: Canada, Australia etc. are they any better regarding toxic mold?

[Guest guest]

Branis,

I met someone who moved here from Yugoslavia or that vicinity, and he

said he had allergies now that he moved to the U.S. but didn't have

them in his own country. He said " everything is opened up " , not

closed up like here and I had no trouble with allergies. My

interpretation is they probably use more fans and less air

conditioners and maybe less carpeting since 'opened up' wouldn't be

good for carpeted floors. However conversation was short so didn't

have a chance to investigate statement. He was in his twenties I

would guess. Young guy, engaged to marry person who was showing me

apt for her aunt.

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> I realize most of the members of this group are from USA. Only a few

> of us are from Europe. Judging by all the posts so far, the situation

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Barb,

You live in USA, not Canada, right?

That guy probably has only classic allergy, and it may not be to mold

at all. I'm not allergic to molds, I'm sensitive to toxic molds - two

entirely different reactions as you surely already know.

But his observations are true. In Europe everything is much more

" opened up " , and we use air conditioners rarely.

Anyone else who is from Canada, Australia or other non-US country or

has been there and knows the situation regarding sick buildings, toxic

modls etc.?

-Branislav

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> > I realize most of the members of this group are from USA. Only a few

> > of us are from Europe. Judging by all the posts so far, the

> >situation

> >in USA regarding toxic mold looks pretty bad. It seems it's almost

> >everywhere, especially for not so well-to-do people. In Europe it

> >seems that the problem is a lot less prominent, and the

> >cross-contamination from tourists plays the major role in spreading

> >this plague.

> >Does anyone know if the situation is any better in Canada,

> >Australia,

> >New Zealand, South America etc.? I heard the government in Canada

> >takes toxic mold problem very seriously.

> >Also, what are the chances of someone who has a University degree >

>in English language and literature and is 35 years old to >

>successfully immigrate to these countries?

-Branislav

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Branislav

I live in New Zealand. From my experience, there doesn’t appear to be a big

problem with toxic mould here. With some of the newly built homes here there has

been a problem with them leaking due to poor construction techniques and some

consequential mould problems however most of the housing in this country is

older buildings which are generally safe as long as they are well ventilated. Of

the eight homes where I have lived for a significant length of time, only one

had any mould at all and that was remedied by installing a ventilation system.

It was a small one bedroom unit and there were two people and two dogs living

there. The mould was the result of the moisture created by living there in a

confined space and day to day activities – cooking, showers etc. As soon as the

ventilation system was installed the improvement was instant and there were no

further problems. The mould that did occur there before we remedied the

situation was obviously not toxic as it did not cause any health problems.

Does anyone know if the situation is any better in Canada, Australia,

New Zealand, South America etc.? I heard the government in Canada

takes toxic mold problem very seriously.

Also, what are the chances of someone who has a University degree in

English language and literature and is 35 years old to successfully

immigrate to these countries?

-Branislav

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[Guest guest]

Hello ,

Thank you for the reply. I've often thought about immigration to New

Zealand or Australia. I've always had an inling that toxic mold is not

a big problem there. It's encouraging that you confirmed it.

Do you happen to know if I could find a job with my qualifications in

your country? Is there a shortage of English teachers? (if you want

you can write me directly to arealis@...)

-Branislav

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> Hello Branislav

>

>

>

> I live in New Zealand. From my experience, there doesn't appear to

be a big

> problem with toxic mould here. With some of the newly built homes

here there has

> been a problem with them leaking due to poor construction techniques

and some

> consequential mould problems however most of the housing in this

country is

> older buildings which are generally safe as long as they are well

ventilated. Of

> the eight homes where I have lived for a significant length of time,

only one

> had any mould at all and that was remedied by installing a

ventilation system.

> It was a small one bedroom unit and there were two people and two

dogs living

> there. The mould was the result of the moisture created by living

there in a

> confined space and day to day activities – cooking, showers etc. As

soon as the

> ventilation system was installed the improvement was instant and

there were no

> further problems. The mould that did occur there before we remedied the

> situation was obviously not toxic as it did not cause any health

problems.

>

>

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> Does anyone know if the situation is any better in Canada, Australia,

> New Zealand, South America etc.? I heard the government in Canada

> takes toxic mold problem very seriously.

>

> Also, what are the chances of someone who has a University degree in

> English language and literature and is 35 years old to successfully

> immigrate to these countries?

>

> -Branislav

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