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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July 13th, 2015

Our shocking new report uncovered four brands of crayons and two brands of kids’ crime scene kits that tested positive for deadly asbestos. What’s worse, these contaminated toys are being sold across the country with no warning!

Mapping the Deadly Toll of Asbestos – State by State, County by County

June 30th, 2015

More than 50 years after a landmark study confirmed the lethal effects of asbestos exposure, we still don’t know exactly how many people asbestos kills.

Asbestos May Force Queen of England out of Buckingham Palace

June 26th, 2015

If even the Queen of England isn’t safe from asbestos, what does that mean for the rest of us?

Five Things You Need to Know about Asbestos

June 25th, 2015

Many people think asbestos exposure is a thing of the past, but today, it remains a deadly public health concern.

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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.

Join the Twitterstorm!

Our shocking new report uncovered four brands of crayons and two brands of kids’ crime scene kits that tested positive for deadly asbestos. What’s worse, these contaminated toys are being sold across the country with no warning!

Mapping the Deadly Toll of Asbestos – State by State, County by County

More than 50 years after a landmark study confirmed the lethal effects of asbestos exposure, we still don’t know exactly how many people asbestos kills.

Asbestos May Force Queen of England out of Buckingham Palace

If even the Queen of England isn’t safe from asbestos, what does that mean for the rest of us?

Five Things You Need to Know about Asbestos

Many people think asbestos exposure is a thing of the past, but today, it remains a deadly public health concern.

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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