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Also, asbestos is all over the place in a lot of homes. Plus many locations also have Radon gas seeping in. These things are known about, but mostly ignored bec

Also, asbestos is all over the place in a lot of homes. Plus many locations also have Radon gas seeping in. These things are known about, but mostly ignored because of the cost to fix them.

buckminster 9y ago
Most Western countries have banned the use of asbestos so the problem isn't getting any worse. But not America! What's worse is that we've known about the dangers for more than 100 years.
- Tsiklon 9y ago
  Hang on, Asbestos is still used in America?
  - buckminster 9y ago
    Yes. Permitted uses include brake pads and clothing!
  - SmellyGeekBoy 9y ago
    Woah, TIL: https://www.asbestos.com/blog/2012/09/17/why-isnt-asbestos-banned-in-the-united-states/ https://www.asbestos.com/blog/2012/09/17/why-isnt-asbestos-b... Here in the UK if traces of asbestos are found the entire building is quarantined while a team of workers in hazchem suits and breathing apparatus removes it!