Your Mechanic May Be Breathing Asbestos Right Now
Millions of aftermarket brake pads still contain asbestos. Every brake job releases fibers. Why auto mechanics face a hidden cancer risk.
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The Hidden Danger in Your Ceiling
Millions of homes have popcorn ceilings that may contain asbestos. What homeowners must know before scraping or renovating.
Advocates Sue for East Wing Asbestos Records
ADAO sues for asbestos records from Trump's White House East Wing demolition. No abatement paperwork filed with D.C. regulators despite rapid 3-day teardown.
UK Recalls Children's Play Sand After Asbestos Found
Hobbycraft withdraws colored craft sand from UK stores after a parent's lab test confirmed tremolite asbestos in three colors. Government urges formal recall.
Montana Windstorm Scatters School Asbestos
A December windstorm ripped the roof off a Park City, Montana school gym, spreading asbestos insulation into 15 homes. EPA is conducting free cleanup.
Cassiar: The Town That Asbestos Built
For 40 years, Cassiar, BC mined chrysotile asbestos while 50,000 residents came and went. Now, former residents say they were never warned.
Cold Lake School Closes After Asbestos Found
John D. Janvier School in Alberta closed in December 2025 after asbestos contamination found. Students relocated to temporary portables.
Malaysia Asbestos Ban Push Intensifies
Malaysia has not fully banned asbestos despite decades of advocacy. NGOs push for a ban as mesothelioma cases may double by 2045.
Asbestos in Children's Art Sand: Australia
Australia recalled children's colored sand products after asbestos was discovered, forcing dozens of schools to close and triggering a national emergency.
Japan Banned Asbestos in 2006, Cases Rise
Despite banning asbestos in 2006, Japan sees 1,500+ mesothelioma deaths yearly. The country's experience shows why bans alone aren't enough.
Minot AFB Missile Crews Face Asbestos Risk
A 2025 federal study found missile alert facility workers at Minot AFB have increased cancer risk from asbestos in Cold War-era underground bunkers.
Paramount Studios Faces Asbestos Suits
Paramount Studios faces lawsuits alleging asbestos exposure on film sets and soundstages. The entertainment industry has a hidden asbestos history.
Libby, Montana: America's Deadliest Town
The Libby, Montana, asbestos disaster killed 400+ residents. Decades later, EPA cleanup continues and health monitoring tracks thousands affected.
UK Has World's Highest Meso Rates
Britain records 2,700+ mesothelioma deaths annually, the highest rate globally. Here's what the UK experience teaches us about asbestos disease.
Canada Banned Asbestos, Cases Still Rise
Despite banning asbestos, Canada sees 472 mesothelioma deaths annually. Legacy asbestos in buildings and the disease's long latency explain the trend.
Utah Windstorm Spreads Mine Asbestos
A 2024 windstorm scattered asbestos-contaminated vermiculite mine tailings near Park City, Utah, prompting EPA monitoring and community health concerns.
WHO Classifies Talc as Probable Carcinogen
IARC upgrades talc to Group 2A carcinogen in July 2024 based on ovarian cancer links and asbestos contamination concerns.
EPA Bans Chrysotile: First U.S. Asbestos Ban
EPA bans chrysotile asbestos in March 2024 under TSCA. Phase-out periods of 5–12 years for remaining industrial uses.
J&J Discontinues Talc Baby Powder
J&J ends talc-based baby powder sales worldwide in 2023, switching to cornstarch. Decision follows 60,000+ lawsuits over asbestos contamination.
FDA Finds Asbestos in J&J Baby Powder
In October 2019, FDA testing found asbestos in J&J Baby Powder for the first time, triggering a voluntary recall of 33,000 bottles.
FDA Finds Asbestos in Claire's Makeup
FDA testing in 2019 detected asbestos in children's cosmetics from Claire's, Justice, and other brands. Products marketed to teens and children.
Brazil Bans Asbestos in Landmark 2017 Ruling
Brazil's Supreme Court banned asbestos in November 2017, ruling 7-2 that federal 'safe use' laws violated constitutional health rights.
Lautenberg Act: Path to Asbestos Ban
The 2016 Lautenberg Act reformed TSCA for the first time in 40 years, designating asbestos as one of the first 10 chemicals for EPA risk evaluation.