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EPA undertakes new measures in response to falsified asbestos inspector reports.

EnPro Industries has put its subsidiary, Garlock Sealing Technologies, into Chapter 11 bankruptcy to avoid further litigation of lawsuits by victims who have been diagnosed or died from asbestos-related diseases caused by Garlock's products.

RPM International has put its subsidiary, Bondex International, into Chapter 11 bankruptcy to avoid further litigation of lawsuits by victims who have been diagnosed or died from asbestos-related diseases caused by Bondex's products.

India's heavy usage of asbestos in recent years is expected to result in an epidemic of asbestos-related diseases in future years, according to health experts.

The time period between exposure to a disease-causing substance and the onset of the disease is called the latency period.  Asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, have an exceptionally long latency period.

Surgeon General Steven Galson issues statement on asbestos, reiterating that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.

The combination of asbestos exposure and cigarette smoking greatly increases a person's risk of developing lung cancer.

Owens Corning Asbestos Personal Injury Trust has reduced its claims payment percentage from 40% to 10%.

First time in EPA history that a town is designated a Public Health Emergency

Proposed settlement to give refunds for CSI toy fingerprint kits contaminated with asbestos

Tips for homeowners interested in testing for the presence of asbestos in the home

CDC Report: Mesothelioma deaths continued to increase from 1999 to 2005