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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.
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 [...]
Canada Exporting Asbestos to Hazardous Indian Factories
Canada’s CBC ran a special entilted “Canada’s Ugly Secret” on June 10 about an industrial area in India known as “The Golden Corridor,” where chrysotile asbestos, exported from Canada’s Black Mine, in Quebec, is being processed in factories. Studies indicate that chrysotile asbestos poses the most hazard in industrial settings, where large quantities of it [...]
Asbestos Removal Violations in North Carolina
The town of Marshall, North Carolina, according to story in the News-Record & Sentinel, has been cited by the state department of labor for several serious violations regarding the removal of asbestos-containing tiles from its city hall.
The face of doubt
EPA complies with FOIA, but gags employees
