Ep 36 — Bad News For Ken Chesebro. And For Asbestos!
Law and Chaos
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The Toxic Legacy of Asbestos and Chemical Regulation
This chapter explores the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and its limited regulation of chemicals like PCBs, chlorofluorocarbons, dioxin, hexavalent chromium, and asbestos. It delves into the EPA's struggles in regulating asbestos due to court rulings, the corrupt behaviors of former EPA administrator Scott Pruitt, and the influence of ex-lobbyist Nancy Beck on exempting the chlorine industry from asbestos regulations. The chapter also discusses the history of asbestos importation, political connections, and Trump's stance, culminating in the EPA's final rule in 2024 banning certain asbestos uses.
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