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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 BelowEWG Action Fund Seeks Gov’t Data on Asbestos in Consumer Products
May 12th, 2015
EWG Action Fund today filed Freedom of Information requests with the federal Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission seeking information on undisclosed asbestos contamination in consumer goods.
Asbestos Exposure Scares and Violations Common Across U.S.
May 7th, 2015
Almost every week, somewhere in the U.S., another asbestos problem makes the news – contamination of schools, hospitals, court houses and other public buildings, faulty abatement and removal, workers illegally exposed to deadly airborne fibers, and more. Although many people believe asbestos was banned decades ago, the steady stream of reports show that it’s still legal – and still lethal. To show how real the threat remains, EWG Action Fund has produced an interactive map of notable asbestos incidents.
Jury Award in Talcum Powder Case Highlights Serious Asbestos Risks
April 30th, 2015
Wednesday’s $12.4 million verdict against Colgate-Palmolive Co. by a jury that found that a California woman contracted mesothelioma from asbestos-laced talcum powder is a stark reminder of the threats that asbestos still poses to millions of people, said EWG Action Fund.
House Bill Seeks to Protect Public from Risks of Asbestos Exposure
April 27th, 2015
Legislation introduced today by Reps. Suzan Delbene (D-Wash) and Gene Green (D-Tx.) would set up a federal online database of information about products that contain asbestos and where those items are likely to be found in communities across the country.
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