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Asbestos Scare Closes Schools in Australia and New Zealand

An asbestos scare has led to the closure of numerous schools in Australia and New Zealand, following the recall of colored play sand products found to contain traces of asbestos. Authorities are conducting safety assessments to ensure the w...

Nearly 70 schools to close in Australia over fears of asbestos in play sand
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Policy / Environmental Policy

EPA to Review Biden's Asbestos Ban

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to reconsider the Biden administration's ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last type of asbestos used in the United States. This decision follows a court challenge and raises concerns among env...

E.P.A. Plans to Reconsider a Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos