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Asbestos, once hailed as a miracle mineral for its fire-resistant properties, has left a legacy of devastation in its wake. Linked to serious health risks like mesothelioma, asbestos has long been a concern for public health officials and environmentalists alike....

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reached a tentative settlement to resolve probes in the U.S. The probes were to determine whether J&J knowingly misled consumers about the safety of their talc products. The deal includes 42 states and Washington, D.C....

Occidental Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corp., commonly known as OxyChem, has been urged to stop importing asbestos and accelerate its transition to non-asbestos technology. Since asbestos is a known carcinogen, New York government officials have suggested they...

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is still working towards a ban on asbestos. In early June, letters were sent to the United States Senate,  House of Representatives, Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works (EPW), and the House Committee...

When purchasing a house, it is important to be aware of any potential health hazards that may be present. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in many building materials until 1980 and is still used today...

The U.S. imports hundreds of tons of asbestos each year from Brazil, primarily for two major chemical companies, OxyChem and Olin Corp. The companies claim that asbestos is integral to their chlorine production. At OxyChem's plant in Niagara Falls, New...

The year of 2019 showed impressive progress for The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 (ARBAN). About a year ago, the bill was introduced. All that remains is for the U.S. House to pass ARBAN, setting the stage...