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America’s Asbestos Age Leaves Toxic Legacy and a Half-Million Deaths [1]

While federal rules have drastically cut use of asbestos in the U.S., the legacy of decades of use is still killing Americans. As many as 10,000 die of asbestos-related illness each year. Are scientists being paid to bring fraudulent science into court by companies who hope to limit their liability?

Jim Morris reports for the Center for Public Integrity July 20, 2010.
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SEE ALSO:

"Inside the Global Asbestos Trade" (BBC News) [3]

"'Take-Home Exposure' Fuels New Wave of Asbestos Lawsuits" (Vancouver Sun) [4]

"India's Expanding Use of Asbestos Brings Dire Warnings" (Vancouver Sun) [5]

Environmental Health [6]
International [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Public [9]
Source: Center for Public Integrity [2], 07/22/2010
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