Montana Town Suffers from Asbestos Contamination

by Kathy Witkowsky

Kathy Witkowsky

Paul Peronard oversees the Environmental Protection Agency's cleanup in Libby, Mont., where crews are removing asbestos from homes and yards.

Morning Edition, November 2, 2006 · The town of Libby, Mont., was rocked seven years ago by news that hundreds of its residents had died or been sickened by exposure to asbestos. The asbestos was a byproduct of a mine operated by W.R. Grace and Company. The company and seven former executives have been charged with concealing the health risks associated with the mine. Their trials have been delayed, but cleanup continues.

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