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Canada to stop opposing listing asbestos as hazardous

chicagotribune.com (8 months and 6 days ago)

Sep 15, 2012

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada dropped its longtime opposition on Friday to the international listing of asbestos as a hazardous material, a designation intended to curb the use abroad of the fire-resistant substance, which can cause cancer and other illnesses. full story

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Canada to stop opposing listing asbestos as hazardous

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