EPA Bans Last Form of Asbestos Used in U.S.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant milestone in public health by implementing a ban on ongoing uses of asbestos, a substance linked to various cancers. The ban applies specifically to chrysotile asbestos, the only form currently used in the U.S., primarily in car parts and friction products.

Despite its low cost and versatility, asbestos has been recognized as a carcinogen for decades, with exposure linked to over 40,000 deaths in the U.S. alone. The agency has set deadlines for different industries to phase out asbestos, aiming to mitigate its harmful effects on public health. Read more from CNN here.