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Firefighters and teachers bear outsize burden of asbestos deaths
Oct. 21, 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.
Alabama Verdict Underscores Threat to Families of Asbestos Workers
Oct. 8, 2015
Most victims of asbestos-related diseases were exposed on the job, or by using a product containing the deadly mineral. But others are among the “third wave” of the asbestos epidemic – people whose only exposure came from contact with family members.
Rep. Farenthold: Pillar of privacy protection, but not for asbestos victims
Oct. 1, 2015
“In America, we have a right to privacy and that right should be upheld," tweeted Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, author of the so-called FACT Act that would put asbestos victims at greater risk of identity theft.
Asbestos-tainted Crayons Turn Up Down Under
Sep. 18, 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.
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