A few decades ago asbestos was used in Europe in various construction works, but now it is under a ban. True these restrictions do not prevent Europeans to panic – asbestos can be a lot in tap water, as reported by EUobserver.
According to the source, asbestos is now banned in 69 countries, but it is still present in old buildings, on city dumps and in water pipes.
That’s why Europeans are nervous. Scientists and eco-activists remind us that its frequent “consumption” by the body can be deadly. For example, causing cancer of the colon, stomach and oesophagus.
But the complete destruction of asbestos means the demolition of many old buildings and new storage standards along with disposal. It will be very difficult to do this, so EU residents, some experts assure us, will have to panic for a long time to come.
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