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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 BelowWill Brett Kavanaugh Keep Asbestos Legal?
August 28th, 2018
Will a vote for Brett Kavanaugh for the critical swing seat on the Supreme Court be a vote to keep asbestos legal?
New Hampshire Bill Would Strip Asbestos Victims of Justice
February 8th, 2018
Asbestos-related deaths have impacted thousands of New Hampshire families over the decades, with more than 1,200 residents dying from asbestos-triggered diseases between 1999 and 2013 alone.
Bill Seeks to Strip Michigan Asbestos Victims of Justice
January 31st, 2018
Asbestos has devastated thousands of Michigan families, with nearly 7,900 residents dying from asbestos-triggered diseases between 1999 and 2013 alone. But a bill (HB 5456) pending before the state legislature would erect a series of difficult roadblocks that could delay or deny justice for current and future victims.
Report: After Years of Decline, Asbestos Imports Nearly Doubled in 2016
September 25th, 2017
Federal government data shows that 705 metric tons of raw asbestos was imported last year (2016), compared to 343 metric tons in 2015.
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