US Steps Up Scrutiny of Funds for Asbestos Exposure Victims
31 October 2018 - Lawyers for asbestos victims say the process enables people to obtain compensation for catastrophic illness without drawn-out lawsuits.
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The EPA Suggested We Change Our Rating on an Asbestos Story. Here’s Why We Declined.
4 September 2018 - While the EPA has not paved the way for all uses of asbestos to make a return, they have proposed regulations that make it possible for some uses to gain official approval.
Advocacy Group Finds Traces of Asbestos in “Playskool” Crayons
8 August 2018 - Of the six kinds of crayons the U.S. Public Interest Research Group tested, one brand contained traces of the asbestos mineral tremolite.
Did a Russian Asbestos Company Put Trump’s Face on Their Product?
20 July 2018 - A Russian asbestos producer shared a photograph of their product to social media with a seal of Donald Trump’s face and the text "Approved by Donald Trump”.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
31 August 2018 - The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Fake Snow Made From Asbestos Marketed As Christmas Decor?
22 December 2017 - Asbestos was widely used for a variety of purposes before it was recognized as a significant carcinogen.
Were Asbestos Found in Children’s Crayons?
8 August 2018 - The Environmental Working Group reported that they found asbestos in four brands of children's crayons. Does this news posit a significant health danger to kids?
