A "large quantity" of asbestos has been dumped in a woodland popular with walkers. The pile of roof tiles made of the toxic ...

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks and soil. Its strong fibers, resistance to heat, and anti-corrosive properties are why it was used for various building materials, but its ...

Beginning in the 1920’s up to the 1980’s, manufacturers used asbestos in materials such as vinyl composition tile (VCT). These floor coverings were often popular in large commercial buildings ...

For many years, asbestos was commonly used in materials such as fire-retardant insulation, floor tiles, plasters, ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, and soundproofing. Health issues have been raised by ...