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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 Demolition Scandal Spotlights a Sobering Fact: More Than 3,700 Asbestos Deaths in Oregon Since 1999
September 25th, 2015
Behind the shocking news that thousands of Oregon homes were demolished without safe removal of asbestos lies a sobering statistic: the state’s death rate from asbestos-related disease is more than one-third higher than the national average.
South Carolina Veterans at Heightened Risk of Asbestos Disease
September 21st, 2015
New estimates by EWG Action Fund show that roughly 3,000 people in South Carolina have died from asbestos-related disease since 1999. Many of those who died may have worn the uniform.
Asbestos-tainted Crayons Turn Up Down Under
September 18th, 2015
Government tests have found asbestos in crayons sold in Australia and New Zealand. In response, Australia’s consumer agency has asked stores to stop selling the suspect brands and some stores in New Zealand have pulled them from the shelves. Australian customs authorities have halted all imports of crayons from China, source of the tainted products, and authorities in New Zealand are considering such a ban.
Texas Congressmen Break Faith with Constituents on Asbestos
September 16th, 2015
An interactive map published by EWG Action Fund shows that Texas, home to four members of Congress who are pushing legislation to delay and deny compensation to victims of asbestos-related disease, has one of the highest numbers of asbestos-related deaths in the country.
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