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Asbestos risks persist worldwide despite regulatory bans that were meant to end exposure decades ago. Asbestos disease takes decades to develop – a time period still longer than most bans have existed. Additionally, even now, asbestos remains embedded in aging buildings, industrial sites, and infrastructure across the globe. As a result, asbestos-related diseases such as …
A Minnesota jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $65.5 million to a woman who alleged that long-term use of the company’s talc-based baby powder exposed her to asbestos and caused mesothelioma. The verdict, handed down in Ramsey County late last week, marks another major setback for the company as it continues to face …
Winter often motivates homeowners to start indoor renovation projects before holiday gatherings. While these upgrades can make a home feel warm and inviting, they also raise concerns about Home Renovations and Asbestos, especially in older homes across Texas and throughout the United States. Asbestos was widely used in residential construction materials until the mid 1980s …
The East Wing was built at a time when the fibrous minerals were widely used in construction because of their fire-retardant qualities. Greenwire reporting that the White House never obtained a permit from Washington authorities before demolishing the East Wing has triggered a fresh wave of concern over White House asbestos safety and public health. …
EPA Rescinds Requirement to Test for Asbestos Talc in Women’s Cosmetics Making America Toxic Again – especially for women’s health, is a troubling reality after federal regulators rescinded a proposed rule that would have required asbestos testing for talc used in women’s cosmetics. The decision stunned public health advocates, legal experts, and consumers who believed …
