Even though the EPA began banning asbestos in some products in the 1970’s, it is still found in older buildings. Asbestos is also allowed in new products – from brake lining to window caulk. How dangerous is asbestos? The tiny fibers can cause lung disease, cancer and even mesothelioma – an aggressive cancer of the …

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While some may believe that asbestos is a problem of the past, that is not the case. That realization came to a friend recently, whose condo was damaged in a high-rise fire. It was an early January morning when she was noisily awakened by a fire alarm. Though she saw no signs of a fire, …

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