Asbestos is a mineral that occurs in nature. It is known to be very resistant to chemicals and to temperature. Further to that and in comparison to other materials, it is easy to mine and to process. But what is nowadays common knowledge since the 1980s, was kept under the hat for way too long by some corporations: asbestos exposure can be very dangerous and was found to be the cause for a number of severe and fatal illnesses, including mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Unfortunately, the dangers ...