EPA to Reconsider Asbestos Ban: Public Health Concerns Ignored
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to reconsider its ban on asbestos, a known cancer-causing substance. This decision, following an industry challenge, is expected to delay the ban for approximately 30 months, giving manufacturers potentially up to 12 years to phase out its use. This prolonged timeline reflects lobbying efforts from trade groups.
The potential for a weakened or overturned ban on asbestos raises serious concerns about public health. Asbestos exposure has been linked to numerous debilitating and deadly diseases, including mesothelioma, a particularly aggressive form of lung cancer. The prospect of increased asbestos use represents a significant setback in efforts to protect individuals from preventable cancers and respiratory illnesses.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood