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.
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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?
11 June 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?
9 July 2015 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?