EWG Action Fund /// 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.
Explore BelowU.S. Chamber-Backed Bill Bashed by Chamber Audience
October 28th, 2015
EWG Action Fund sent a camera and crew to the event to gauge how some of the conference guests felt about violating Americans’ privacy.
Asbestos-Related Deaths in Cleveland Area Highest in State
October 26th, 2015
A new state-by-state analysis by EWG Action Fund shows the annual rate of asbestos-related deaths in Cuyahoga County is significantly higher than the national average.
Veterans Groups Call Out Rep. Farenthold Over Claims His Bill “Protects” Vets
October 22nd, 2015
“We humbly suggest that before Farenthold makes any future claims to his congressional colleagues and the general public suggesting his legislation will protect veterans exposed to asbestos, he may want to consider actually checking with veterans first,” wrote American Veterans, the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Assoc. of the United States Navy.
Firefighters and teachers bear outsize burden of asbestos deaths
October 21st, 2015
It doesn’t matter who you are – young or old, strong or frail, rich or poor, factory worker or CEO – if you inhale or ingest even one microscopic asbestos fiber, you’re at increased risk of developing a deadly disease whose symptoms may not show up for decades.
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