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BNSF Railway, owned by Warren Buffett, faces trial over lung cancer deaths in Libby, Montana, due to asbestos exposure from a vermiculite mine. The lawsuit accuses BNSF of failing to control asbestos-laden vermiculite dust, leading to health problems. The trial is ongoing, disallowing blame shifting to other companies involved in the disaster.
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How might the outcome of this trial impact corporate accountability for environmental hazards?
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What measures can be taken to prevent similar health crises stemming from corporate negligence?
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