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[–] [email protected] 46 points 1 day ago (11 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] 32 points 1 day ago (5 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] 14 points 1 day ago (4 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Yep. Probably like 40,000 people.

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