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[–] [email protected] 53 points 1 month ago (14 children)

As I've understood it, the problem is primarily for the people having to manufacture products using it, and at rest it's supposed to be inert.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 1 month ago (8 children)

Don't forget about when it's time to un-make it.

Tearing down old building or tiles containing asbestos is also a huge issue.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 weeks ago (7 children)

So many people were exposed to asbestos dust in New York when the world trade centre towers were destroyed by terrorists

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