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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 BelowNew asbestos threats affect veterans, workers, children and drinking water
August 18th, 2015
In the last month alone, asbestos contamination has plagued a veterans’ medical center in Denver, construction workers rehabbing a school in southern Illinois as well as an elementary school in the state, and potentially, a popular river and drinking water source in Colorado.
Restaurants Urged to Pledge “Asbestos-Free Crayons”
August 12th, 2015
Parents and caregivers should not have to worry whether the crayons at their favorite family restaurants contain asbestos, the EWG Action Fund and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization said today in a letter to National Restaurant Association.
Wash Post Reports Many U.S. Schools Could Have Dangerous Asbestos
August 6th, 2015
A report today by the Washington Post spotlights the continued threat asbestos poses to students, teachers and other employees at many of the nation’s schools. In recent months, other news organizations have reported potential asbestos exposures at more than 50 schools in at least 13 states.
EWG Action Fund Urges BART Asbestos Inspections
August 5th, 2015
EWG acted in response to press reports that Washington Metro Area Transit Authority officials had discovered asbestos in nearly 300 rail cars made by Rohr Industries in the 1970s. In the same period, Rohr manufactured more than 400 cars for BART.
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