E.P.A. Moves to ‘Close the Door’ on Asbestos. Consumer Groups Say Loopholes Remain.

The new rule will restrict uses of asbestos, a carcinogen, more than initially expected, but health advocates criticized it as falling short of the protections needed. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/climate/epa-asbestos-rule.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…

In Asbest, Russia, Making Asbestos Great Again

The largest maker of the deadly fiber is making a comeback, and it says it has an ally in President Trump. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/world/europe/asbestos-russia-mine.html?partner=rss&emc=rss