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asbestos regulations
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The Hidden Timeline: When Was Asbestos Used in Homes and Why It Still Matters Today
The asbestos boom began in the late 19th century, when its heat resistance and durability made it indispensable in industrial and residential construction. By...
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The Hidden Timeline: Asbestos When Was It Banned & Why It Still Haunts Us
The ban didn’t happen overnight. In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first proposed restrictions in 1973 under Nixon, but corporate lobbying...