Chrysotile asbestos, known for causing severe health issues like lung cancer and mesothelioma, remains largely banned in many countries but not in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden has implemented a ban on its use, manufacture, and import. Despite legal recognition of its dangers, the EPA might reconsider some bans related to asbestos usage in specific industries. This article reflects on the politics of public health and the implications of past asbestos exposure on American workers and consumers.
Last year the Environmental Protection Agency, under President Joseph R. Biden, adopted a ban on the use, manufacture and import of chrysotile asbestos.
The scientific consensus is undeniable. Huge settlements have been paid out in lawsuits on behalf of hundreds of thousands of victims over the years.
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