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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Maine Has Highest Annual Asbestos Death Rate in the Nation, Says New Report

March 31st, 2016

Study: Asbestos Death Rate in Charleston Double State and National Average

March 27th, 2016

Charleston County’s annual asbestos mortality rate is 8.8 deaths out of every 100,000, compared to 4.3 for South Carolina and 4.9 nationwide.

Report: Inspectors Find Widespread Asbestos Risks in Chicago Schools

March 21st, 2016

Students, faculty and staff in Chicago schools may be at risk of exposure to deadly asbestos fibers, according to inspection records analyzed by EWG Action Fund.

Report: Philadelphia Area Hard Hit by Asbestos Deaths

March 11th, 2016

The legacy of asbestos in the Philadelphia region is one of the worst in the country, with annual mortality rates from asbestos-triggered diseases far higher than the national average.

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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.

Maine Has Highest Annual Asbestos Death Rate in the Nation, Says New Report

Study: Asbestos Death Rate in Charleston Double State and National Average

Charleston County’s annual asbestos mortality rate is 8.8 deaths out of every 100,000, compared to 4.3 for South Carolina and 4.9 nationwide.

Report: Inspectors Find Widespread Asbestos Risks in Chicago Schools

Students, faculty and staff in Chicago schools may be at risk of exposure to deadly asbestos fibers, according to inspection records analyzed by EWG Action Fund.

Report: Philadelphia Area Hard Hit by Asbestos Deaths

The legacy of asbestos in the Philadelphia region is one of the worst in the country, with annual mortality rates from asbestos-triggered diseases far higher than the national average.

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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