EWG Action Fund /// Asbestos Nation
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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 BelowAsbestos Deaths in Middlesex County Highest in Massachusetts
November 12th, 2015
“Many residents of Middlesex County may think asbestos and the deadly diseases it can cause is something of the past and no longer a concern, but that assumption is absolutely false,” said Alex Formuzis, VP for Strategic Campaigns at EWG Action Fund.
Asbestos Release in Congressional Office Building Spotlights Risks to Members, Staff and Visitors
November 3rd, 2015
The weekend shuttering of the Cannon House Office Building following an asbestos release is a stark reminder of the risks the lethal fiber still poses to those who work in and visit many of the buildings in the Capitol complex, EWG Action Fund notes.
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.
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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