Renewed Call for an International Ban on Asbestos – Newswise (press release)

Renewed Call for an International Ban on Asbestos Newswise (press release) Among many other adverse health effects, asbestos also causes asbestosis, a progressive, debilitating lung disease. Each year tens of thousands of ... and more »

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Canadian gov’t set to support increased asbestos mining

In the developing world, companies still trying to profit from mining asbestos are betting the developed world will remain a customer. ...
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EHP commentary, editorial, and feature article challenge the continued use of …

Among many other adverse health effects, asbestos also causes asbestosis, a progressive, debilitating lung disease. Each year tens of thousands of ...
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Lung cancer causes most cancer deaths

Lung cancer accounts for the most deaths from cancer according to figures released today by the Ministry of Health. Health Minister Tony Ryall says, ...
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Reno landfill rates to rise in ‘11

All three categories of special waste will climb by $5 a ton, and the new rates will be contaminated soil, $30 a ton; asbestos, $55 a ton; all other special ...
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