For much of the 19th and 20th century, the mining and use of asbestos saw near-constant growth, with virtually every material used in the construction of homes, offices, ships, road networks and ...

It is the ghost town in Western Australia that was built on an asbestos mine. Now authorities are concerned that curious tourists and thrill-seekers are returning to the outback town of Wittenoom ...

A demand spike during the pandemic prompted manufacturers to buy sketchy components, putting themselves at legal risk.

The Three Kids Mine remediation project, near Lake Las Vegas, is making strides. Here’s how far along the state is.

The FDA is moving to standardize how companies test for asbestos in cosmetics with talc. FDA talc testing aims to improve ...

Asbestos fibres are dangerous when they become airborne. These microscopic fibres can be inhaled or ingested, thus lodging in the lungs or other tissues, leading to long-term health issues. The main ...

Both died in 2020 of mesothelioma, a rare lung cancer caused by asbestos that is disproportionately common in Libby. The mine a few miles outside town once produced up to 80% of global vermiculite ...

Types of Asbestos Insulation and How to Get It Tested Reviewed by Deane Biermeier Fact checked by Jillian Dara Asbestos was ...

As part of its ongoing participation with a University of Minnesota study of respiratory health issues in Minnesota taconite workers, the Minnesota Department of Health has identified four ...