Asbestos Nation

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Why isn’t asbestos banned in the United States?

Mar. 10, 2015

Despite evidence that there is no safe level of exposure, efforts to ban asbestos in the United States have been repeatedly blocked by industry.

Consumer’s Guide to Asbestos

Mar. 10, 2015

Asbestos in your home or other buildings is not always a hazard, but disturbing or attempting to remove it without proper precautions can increase your risk of exposure to loose fibers. However, materials in poor condition, such as crumbling ceiling tiles or torn pipe insulation, are a risk and should be evaluated by a professional inspector.

Asbestos Facts

Mar. 10, 2015

Its deadly nature has been known for thousands of years, but use spread to thousands of products during the Industrial Revolution. Today asbestos kills 10,000 Americans a year.

Asbestos bans around the world

Mar. 10, 2015

Asbestos has been banned in 55 countries worldwide. But not in China, Russia, India, Canada – or the United States.

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