"U.S. EPA Implements Full Ban on Asbestos, Ending Decades of Use"
The EPA has finalized a ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last form of asbestos still used in the United States, after more than 30 years of efforts. The ban, described as historic, is the first time the nation’s updated chemical safety law has been used to outlaw a dangerous substance. While the ban has been praised by environmental and public health advocates, some argue that a full ban on all types of asbestos is necessary to protect public health, as exposure to asbestos remains a significant risk for certain workers and individuals.