America’s asbestos age

By Jim Morris

A toxic legacy may leave behind a half-million deaths

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"… nsurers had been sued. The following year, the nation’s biggest maker of asbestos products — Johns Manville Corp. — filed for bankruptcy protection in an effort …"

"… a, Brazil, and India. Banned or restricted in 52 countries, asbestos products can still be sold in the U.S. but are largely limited to auto and aircraft …"

"… f Ford, GM and Johns Manville, then the nation’s biggest manufacturer of asbestos products.The message never filtered down to people like Bill Rogers. “There were …"

A toxic embrace

By Murali Krishnan and Shantanu Guha Ray

India’s wide use of asbestos brings dire warnings

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"… us pace. So, nobody has the time for complaints.”A Potent LobbyIn India, asbestos products carry no health warning labels and trade unions have no mandate to prevent …"