Asbestos is responsible for countless deaths around the world, including at least 10,000 each year in the U.S. alone. Many Americans might think it’s been banned, but it has not. It’s lethal, legal and continues to pose serious risks to millions of American families.

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Asbestos Deaths in Middlesex County Highest in Massachusetts

November 12th, 2015

“Many residents of Middlesex County may think asbestos and the deadly diseases it can cause is something of the past and no longer a concern, but that assumption is absolutely false,” said Alex Formuzis, VP for Strategic Campaigns at EWG Action Fund.

More Than 1,000 Rhode Island Residents Have Died from Asbestos Since 1999

November 6th, 2015

Roughly 6 out of every 100,000 deaths each year in Rhode Island is caused by asbestos-triggered diseases, according to a new analysis by researchers with Environmental Working Group Action Fund.

Hill Cybersecurity Panel Urged To Safeguard Asbestos Victims’ Privacy

November 4th, 2015

If the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus is to maintain its credibility as a bipartisan group whose mission is to protect all Americans from the growing threats of identity theft and cyber attack, it must oppose any legislation that would put any American at increased risk.

Asbestos Release in Congressional Office Building Spotlights Risks to Members, Staff and Visitors

November 3rd, 2015

The weekend shuttering of the Cannon House Office Building following an asbestos release is a stark reminder of the risks the lethal fiber still poses to those who work in and visit many of the buildings in the Capitol complex, EWG Action Fund notes.

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Asbestos Nation

Asbestos is responsible for countless deaths around the world, including at least 10,000 each year in the U.S. alone. Many Americans might think it’s been banned, but it has not. It’s lethal, legal and continues to pose serious risks to millions of American families.

Asbestos Deaths in Middlesex County Highest in Massachusetts

“Many residents of Middlesex County may think asbestos and the deadly diseases it can cause is something of the past and no longer a concern, but that assumption is absolutely false,” said Alex Formuzis, VP for Strategic Campaigns at EWG Action Fund.

More Than 1,000 Rhode Island Residents Have Died from Asbestos Since 1999

Roughly 6 out of every 100,000 deaths each year in Rhode Island is caused by asbestos-triggered diseases, according to a new analysis by researchers with Environmental Working Group Action Fund.

Hill Cybersecurity Panel Urged To Safeguard Asbestos Victims’ Privacy

If the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus is to maintain its credibility as a bipartisan group whose mission is to protect all Americans from the growing threats of identity theft and cyber attack, it must oppose any legislation that would put any American at increased risk.

Asbestos Release in Congressional Office Building Spotlights Risks to Members, Staff and Visitors

The weekend shuttering of the Cannon House Office Building following an asbestos release is a stark reminder of the risks the lethal fiber still poses to those who work in and visit many of the buildings in the Capitol complex, EWG Action Fund notes.

Asbestos Nation

Asbestos is responsible for countless deaths around the world, including at least 10,000 each year in the U.S. alone. Many Americans might think it’s been banned, but it has not. It’s lethal, legal and continues to pose serious risks to millions of American families.

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