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In the 1930s, Australia's Wittenoom was known for mining a highly valued mineral, but over 2,000 deaths brought a tragic end, turning it into a ghost townFor many years, Wittenoom, located in Western Australia, was synonymous with blue asbestos mining. Unfortunately, increasing awareness abou...- Are you breathing toxic air inside your home? These warning signals suggest it’s time to test your indoor air qualityIndoor air quality is vital for maintaining a healthy home environment. Experts suggest being vigilant for signs of air quality deteriorati...
- Warren Buffett's way to distinguish a great investor from a lucky one. Which one are you?In a bull market, everyone looks like a genius. Warren Buffett, having just booked what he believed was the largest one-year gain any Ameri...
- Scientists affirm climate change fuels extreme weatherThe assessment comes as weather disasters dominate the headlines and as the public and private sectors pour resources into trying to unders...
- Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claimA massive legal battle is unfolding in the UK as thousands of individuals have banded together to sue Johnson & Johnson. They allege that t...
- Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $966 million in talc cancer case after jury finds company liableA Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay nearly a billion dollars to a family. The company was found responsible for a woman...
- Johnson & Johnson agrees to $700 million settlement over talc productsJohnson & Johnson has agreed to a $700 million settlement with 42 US states and Washington, DC, over allegations of misleading consumers ab...
- US Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules safe; but toxic dangers lurked, documents showAir Force nuclear missile crews faced toxic risks in capsules since the '60s. Documents reveal hazards ignored by leadership. Current cance...
- UK's expired cruise ships being scrapped in India: ReportShips at the end of their lives are considered hazardous waste and it is illegal to send them to developing countries from the UK. But mont...
- Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $120 million as damages in New York baby powder caseThe judge approved the lowered payout on Wednesday, court records show. It includes $15 million of compensatory damages and $105 million of...
- Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc baby powder in U.S. and CanadaJ&J faces more than 19,000 lawsuits from consumers and their survivors claiming its talc products caused cancer due to contamination with a...
- Johnson & Johnson denials of asbestos in baby powder spur criminal probeThe US is pursuing a criminal probe into whether J&J lied over possible cancer risks of its baby powder.
- DCGI orders J&J not to use talc raw material for any production till further ordersA CDSCO official said according to the protocol, the manufacturer is "supposed to test for absence of asbestos" for all batches of talc raw...
- J&J shares nosedive on report it knew of asbestos in baby powderThe decline in shares erased about $40 billion from the company's market capitalisation.
- While world rings asbestos alarm, India ignorant about cancer-causing agentIncidentally, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India had spoken about hazards of asbestos use in its report in 2008.
- World rings asbestos alarm, India ignorant about cancer-causing agentEnvironmental protection agencies across the world are pushing for a complete ban on usage of asbestos in auto parts. But India’s environme...
- Heavy air pollution at ships' graveyardThere is no cause for worry about environmental pollution, according to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) officials, who echo the ...
- ISO issues new specifications to improve ship recycling proceduresISO has released two new specifications that address two of the biggest problems found with the dismantling and recycling of vessels.
- Buy Visakha Industries, it has huge amount of margin of safety: Paras AdenwalaParas Adenwala, MD & Principal Portfolio Manager, Capital Portfolio Advisors in an interview with ET Now talks about Visakha Industries.
- ABB CEO quits over ‘irreconcilable differences’ with boardABB chief executive officer Fred Kindle, who returned the Swiss company to profit and dividends after four years of losses, resigned after ...
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