W. R. Grace Company: A Brief Summary

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I was shocked while watching the film about Libby. W.R. Grace Company mined and processed vermiculite caused hundreds of people died due to its intentionally concealed that works are exposure to asbestos dust. According to this video, I learned that asbestos is toxic to human beings, especially, initiate of lung abnormalities. As a conscientious company’s executor, he or she supposed to consider social security and interest of resident first before personal benefit. In this case, the company leader intent upon his particular interest and disregarded of his employee’s life. Although EPA has cleaned up most contaminated areas around town, it cause a serious consequence that can’t be solved within many decades. this company brings a lot of pain

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