asbestos

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Insurance companies frequently refuse to pay industrial hygienists to test for dangerous contaminants such as lead and asbestos, or refuse to pay to have them safely removed when they’re found.

From Los Angeles Times

A recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples, was issued by Kmart and Target on Saturday.

From BBC

About 30 schools in Australia have been fully or partially closed after a warning over asbestos risks in children's sand.

From BBC

The World Health Organization classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, the same level of risk as tobacco, asbestos, and radiation.

From Science Daily

The phase of work launched in June 2025, which included asbestos removal, was practically complete.

From Barron's