How industry scientists stalled action on carcinogen

By David Heath

Tens of millions of Americans drink tap water tainted with chromium. But industry pushback has made it hard for the EPA to regulate.

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Tackling the powerful chemical industry

By Bill Buzenberg

Praise from MIT for Center and PBS collaboration on post-Erin Brockovich Hinkley, Calif.

By The Center for Public Integrity

EPA unaware of industry ties on cancer review panel

By David Heath and Ronnie Greene

Toxic clout: how Washington works (badly)

By Bill Buzenberg

Excerpts from this story referencing "Occupational Safety and Health Administration":

"… they were both leaders in the chrome industry’s efforts to dissuade the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from setting stricter rules for airborne chromium in the workplace. OSHA p …"

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.

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Exporting an epidemic

By Jim Morris

The Brockovich of Brazil

By Jim Morris

Digital mammography no better than film for most women, despite increased costs

By Joe Eaton

A growing death toll in Mexico

By Ana Avila

Excerpts from this story referencing "Occupational Safety and Health Administration":

"… nvolve the use of asbestos are strictly regulated" by the EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “Diaphragms made of asbestos are a critical separation medium in the c …"

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