Exporting an epidemic

By Jim Morris

Human toll reaches millions as asbestos industry expands worldwide

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… nization (ILO) estimates that 100,000 workers die each year from asbestos-related diseases. Thousands more perish from environmental exposures. Dr. James Leigh, reti …"

The Brockovich of Brazil

By Jim Morris

Fernanda Giannasi fights a potent asbestos industry

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… rato; some 2,000 people who worked in or lived near the plant have died of asbestos-related diseases. “Considering that hazardous exposures experienced in Italy were replica …"

"… ers, steered Giannasi to her eventual role as an advocate for workers with asbestos-related diseases, whom she compares to genocide victims. She made her first visit to the Et …"

America’s asbestos age

By Jim Morris

A toxic legacy may leave behind a half-million deaths

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… on’s epidemic is far from over. As many as 10,000 Americans still die of asbestos-related diseases each year; one expert estimates that 300,000 or so will die within the nex …"

"… os cases, has cited estimates of 189,000 to 231,000 worker deaths from all asbestos-related diseases from 1980 to 2007. “Another 270,000 to 330,000 deaths are expected to oc …"

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A ravenous appetite for asbestos

By Jim Morris and Te-Ping Chen

Top user China faces epidemic of cancer

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… says that the annual death toll from mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases in China may reach 15,000 by 2035. It’s the price the nation will pay fo …"

India: An out of control asbestos market

By Marina Walker Guevara

A warm welcome to new ICIJ media partner, Tehelka magazine in India, which just published an exposé on the growth and influence of the asbes

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… om around the world that asbestos exposure can cause lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, ACPMA denies that the fiber is taking a toll on India’s population. The …"

A toxic embrace

By Murali Krishnan and Shantanu Guha Ray

India’s wide use of asbestos brings dire warnings

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… nment Minister Jairam Ramesh — has no details about the alarming rise in asbestos-related diseases worldwide or countries that have banned the product.Those following the in …"

"… as dire consequences for tens of thousands of workers likely to succumb to asbestos-related diseases, health experts warn. At just one company in Ahmedabad — Gujarat Composi …"

"… rkforce of about 1,000, according to NGO activists in Ahmedabad working on asbestos-related diseases. At least 20 of those have died, they say. “No one listened to our repea …"

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Asbestos test under fire in Japan

By Scilla Alecci

Faulty findings may add to 100,000 death toll

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… Japan will die of mesothelioma — a virulent form of cancer — and other asbestos-related diseases by 2040. Some believe the death toll will be even higher because the …"

"… asbestos-related disease in Japan. … The rates of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases will continue to rise.” Carroll — who uses PLM at his lab, among other …"

"… ce Center, more than 3,500 Japanese are believed to have died in 2008 from asbestos-related diseases — many because of exposures they had to the mineral decades ago.Fifty-ye …"

"… an 16 billion yen (about $190 million) in financial aid to those struck by asbestos-related diseases. Payments have gone to 5,892 victims or their bereaved families.Hidenari H …"

Canada resists adding deadly asbestos to toxics blacklist

By Jim Morris

Major producer resists adding substance to toxics blacklist

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… ational Labor Organization estimates that 100,000 workers die each year of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer.Asbestos is banned or restricted in 5 …"

Bankrupt companies avoid more than $700 million in cleanup costs

By Kevin Bogardus

When firms fail, the government collects pennies on the dollar for Superfund site work

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… d Les Skramstead, another local activist, have been diagnosed with various asbestos-related diseases. More than 200 people have died from asbestos-related diseases in Libby, a …"

"… ith various asbestos-related diseases. More than 200 people have died from asbestos-related diseases in Libby, according to EPA estimates.Benefield does not have much faith in …"

Superfund today

By Joaquin Sapien and Richard Mullins

Massive undertaking to clean up hazardous waste sites has lost both momentum and funding

Excerpts from this story referencing "asbestos-related diseases":

"… rmiculite mine has enveloped the town, more than 200 people have died from asbestos-related diseases, according to EPA estimates. Cleanup at the site began in 2000.In Smelterv …"