Exporting an epidemic

By Jim Morris

Human toll reaches millions as asbestos industry expands worldwide

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Labor Organization":

"…  that 125 million people encounter asbestos in the workplace, and the International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that 100,000 workers die each year from asbestos …"

"… nding communications to the directors of the World Health Organization and International Labor Organization,” state the minutes of a 2008 board meeting.In a Jan. 7 letter, a lawyer …"

A ravenous appetite for asbestos

By Jim Morris and Te-Ping Chen

Top user China faces epidemic of cancer

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Labor Organization":

"… higher per capita rate than workers in any other country, according to the International Labor Organization. But asbestos, a known carcinogen, is particularly lethal, scientists say, …"

The world's asbestos behemoth

By Roman Shleynov

Vast amounts shipped overseas, used at home

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Labor Organization":

"… he annual death toll is estimated at 10,400, according to the Geneva-based International Labor Organization. But that hasn’t influenced production.In 2008, Russian mines yield …"

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Canada resists adding deadly asbestos to toxics blacklist

By Jim Morris

Major producer resists adding substance to toxics blacklist

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Labor Organization":

"… says that 125 million people encounter asbestos in the workplace, and the International Labor Organization estimates that 100,000 workers die each year of asbestos-related diseases …"

U.S. asbestos imports condemned by health experts, activists

By Jim Morris

More than 50 countries have banned asbestos, a toxic mineral linked to cancer and other diseases. The United States isn't one of them.

Excerpts from this story referencing "International Labor Organization":

"… uthorities such as the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the International Labor Organization warn that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. Richard Lemen, an …"