Asbestos is responsible for approximately 10,000 deaths per year in the U.S.; however, it is still not banned in the U.S. or Canada. Many of these deaths are caused by mesothelioma from asbestos. According to The Environmental Working Group’s...
More Than 100 Lawsuits Filed After Toxic Train Derailment
A class action lawsuit was filed Friday relating to the Paulsboro, New Jersey train derailment and chemical spill that forced hundreds of people from their homes and left dozens sick last year.
Some of the plaintiffs include more than 100 first...
Phthalate Increase Seen in Children’s Products
The safety of phthalates – chemicals found in many types of plastics and other products (such as perfumes, building materials and nail polish) – have been in question for several years. In 2009, three types of phthalates were permanently...