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[–] droans 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I mean it wasn't banned until the 70s.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's still in use in many parts of the world
Russia is the biggest asbestos exporter

[–] droans 1 points 1 year ago

And it used to be Australia.

Everything there is trying to kill you!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Depends on where you live. In some countries it wasn't banned until the 80s, 90s, or even later.