Historic settlement for over 1,300 survivors of clergy and adult abuse within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment for justice.
June 30, 2014
How the asbestos industry bought a clean bill of health for chrysotile and expanded global exports
It is widely known that asbestos in all forms, including chrysotile, causes cancer. However, proponents of this cheap, versatile and deadly mineral insist on its safety. Rory O’Neill’s exposé in Hazards Magazine reveals the four point plan devised by the asbestos industry to deceive the public and change global perceptions with junk science. The industry’s goal in executing this plan is to avoid any responsibility for damages caused by asbestos exposure and to make money.
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