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 BelowRecent Asbestos Exposures Highlight Demand For Government Action
June 5th, 2015
Every day brings news that people in communities across America are being exposed to asbestos in unexpected places.
Asbestos Victims and Families Decry Congressional Push to Run Out the Clock on Compensation
May 14th, 2015
In response to today’s congressional action setting up a likely House vote on a bill designed to delay compensating asbestos victims, several prominent victims’ advocates took lawmakers to task for siding with industry instead of public health.
New Estimate Finds Asbestos Kills 12,000-15,000 Americans a Year
May 12th, 2015
A new analysis by EWG Action Fund concludes that up to 15,000 Americans die every year from asbestos-related diseases, significantly more than previous estimates.
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