SAN ANTONIO - Asbestos-containing pipes remain in widespread use throughout San Antonio, raising health concerns due to asbestos's known link to cancer when inhaled into the lungs. While the safety of ...

A new rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency this week puts an end to the use of asbestos, a known carcinogen, in the United States. But researchers caution that we’ll likely still be ...

The U.S. military overused asbestos-containing products throughout the last century before entering WWII, as affordable materials were in high demand for mass-producing military equipment quickly. All ...

During the last century, the U.S. military resorted to using asbestos, as the WWII war effort demanded large amounts of materials. Asbestos was abundant in the markets, and manufacturers wanted to ...

The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering a ban on the last type of asbestos still used in the U.S. - a mineral that has been tied to cancer and heavily regulated for decades. Now, the ...

The archive video above aired on Jan. 17, 2026. ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — The mayor of Rocky Hill Wednesday confirmed ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On March 18, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a ...

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This means a small amount can be dangerous. But those who encounter asbestos once or twice in small amounts have a far lower risk of developing health complications, compared to people continually ...

Over the last century, the U.S. military resorted to asbestos when the World War II war effort demanded cheap materials to mass-produce equipment. Manufacturers wanted to profit from the fibrous ...