Politics and Asbestos
Speculation suggests that political influences hindered effective action on asbestos regulation, particularly during the Reagan administration. Despite passionate efforts from individuals within the EPA, a significant ban on asbestos was enacted in 1989 but quickly overturned. The ongoing battle against asbestos regulation highlights the troubling intersection of public health and political interests, revealing that the U.S. still imports and uses substantial amounts of asbestos today.In this clip
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Ep 118 Asbestos: Corruption and cancer and corporate greed, oh my!
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