asbestos
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For decades, the soil, groundwater and air have been contaminated by heavy metals, dioxins and asbestos.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Some of the sites identified - which contain a wide-range of materials, including household waste, construction materials, asbestos and tyres - are tips that are operating without the correct permits.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The World Health Organization counts UV-emitting tanning beds as a Group 1 carcinogen, alongside other known human carcinogens like tobacco cigarettes and asbestos.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
There have been several dozen recalls of products so far this year due to the risk of asbestos, sold by multiple retailers including John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Amazon and eBay, according to Which?.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Once I spent an entire day on top of the Hospital Building, keeping an eye on a crew of roofers who were removing an old surface laden with asbestos and then laying a new one.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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