Cancer: The word itself makes many Americans shutter in fear. The United States has the 7th highest cancer rate in the world. Yet, within…
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Officials Turn a Blind Eye to Naturally Occurring Asbestos in Nevada
It was in the fall of 2010 that University of Las Vegas professor Dr. Brenda Buck first noticed the fibrous dust on her clothes.…
A History of Asbestos Part IV: Known Killer Goes to War
Picture it: The year is 1939. World War II has just begun and battles are underway clear across Europe. And back on the home front?…
2 Battling TSCA Bills Fight It Out in Congress
This past spring, when two bills were introduced to the U.S. Senate aimed at reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976, it was…
A History of Asbestos Part III: Modern Man Rediscovers Asbestos
Once considered an ancient marvel, asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with a recorded history that yields both fascination and concern. From ancient times, through…
Ralph Nader’s New Museum is a Love Letter to the Law
In his small, Connecticut hometown of Winsted, in a beautiful old bank building, Ralph Nader has opened up a brand-new museum. Upon first glance, the…
Will Congress Do 9/11 First Responders Justice? Advocates Fight for Extension of James Zadroga Bill
Soon Congress is expected to vote on H.R. 1786, known more commonly to the public as “the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act.”…
A History of Asbestos Part II: Asbestos through the Middle Ages
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can be separated into long, flexible fibers. For years, asbestos was used widely across a range of products,…
A History of Asbestos Part I: Asbestos in Egypt and Ancient Times
The word “asbestos" originates from ancient Greece, from a term meaning “inextinguishable.” While the mineral fiber is now known to be dangerous – it is…
