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Ask a Scientist: EPA Failing to Protect Communities from Cancer-Causing Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has known for years that emissions of ethylene oxide —a colorless, odorless gas used to sterilize medical equipment and some food products—pose a long-term cancer risk to communities near commercial sterilizing facilities. This is a blatant example of environmental injustice.

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Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits

Corp Watch

Germany: Volkswagen pulls ad, apologizes for racist overtones DW | May 20, 2020 After being criticized for their first statement regarding the controversial ad, VW has issued a second apology. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S. The ruling sets a precedent for thousands more cases.

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VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation

Corp Watch

Germany: Volkswagen pulls ad, apologizes for racist overtones DW | May 20, 2020 After being criticized for their first statement regarding the controversial ad, VW has issued a second apology. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S. The ruling sets a precedent for thousands more cases.

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Germany: Scandal at Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA: The company is refusing to sign a collective agreement, but gets millions in state subsidies

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Germany: Volkswagen pulls ad, apologizes for racist overtones DW | May 20, 2020 After being criticized for their first statement regarding the controversial ad, VW has issued a second apology. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S. The ruling sets a precedent for thousands more cases.

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Germany: Workers at VW subsidiary Cariad protest against job cuts

Corp Watch

Germany: Volkswagen pulls ad, apologizes for racist overtones DW | May 20, 2020 After being criticized for their first statement regarding the controversial ad, VW has issued a second apology. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S. The ruling sets a precedent for thousands more cases.

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China: Volkswagen under fire after audit finds no evidence of Uyghur forced labor

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Germany: Volkswagen pulls ad, apologizes for racist overtones DW | May 20, 2020 After being criticized for their first statement regarding the controversial ad, VW has issued a second apology. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S. By Jilil Kashgary for RFA Uyghur 2023.12.07

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VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal

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Germany: Volkswagen pulls ad, apologizes for racist overtones DW | May 20, 2020 After being criticized for their first statement regarding the controversial ad, VW has issued a second apology. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S. The ruling sets a precedent for thousands more cases.

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