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DuPont sued for Argentine Asbestos Exposures
Three men who worked at a Argentine nylon plant owned by DuPont Co. have filed suit against the company, alleging they were exposed to disease-causing asbestos at the plant.
Examining Libby’s so-called Public Health Emergency
What, if anything, does the emergency declaration do?
For Polluter, EPA Times Libby Emergency Declaration Perfectly
Emergency provides no additional funding.
Emergency Declaration in Libby Montana
The Envirionmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it has declared a “public health emergency” in Libby, Mont. Libby has had about 290 die, and nearly 2,000 become sickened from exposure to amphibole asbestos from a vermiculite mine located just outside of the town. According to the EPA press release, this is the first time [...]
Last W.R. Grace Charges Dismissed
The Missoulian is reporting today that the federal government has dismissed its charges against O. Mario Favorito, the only remaining defendant in its conspiracy case against seven former managers of W.R. Grace & Co. The seven men had been charged with violating the clean air act and knowingly exposing the people of Libby, Mont. to [...]
Where do the Children Play?
Julie Gundlach was diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer at just 35 years old, and may represent the next wave of asbestos victims.
