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United Kingdom Turin trial marks watershed in battle to ban asbestos
Published on 14/02/2012
The conviction of two billionaire investors by a court in Italy marks a turning point in the battle to eradicate asbestos, one of the most efficient and lethal components used in the construction industry throughout the world.