Q: The gas company man just checked our furnace and said the air ducts are made of asbestos. The house was built in the 1960s and I'm afraid that the old ducts may now be against the law or in ...

In a historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, the deadly carcinogen still used in some parts of the U.S. chemical industry. The ban will apply ...

Adam Page does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

The construction industry began using asbestos in the early 20th century because of its heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. However, as health risks associated with asbestos came ...