"U.S. EPA Bans Final Form of Cancer-Causing Asbestos"

The US EPA has announced a historic ban on ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the last form of asbestos being used in the United States, citing its link to various types of cancer. The ban will affect industries such as automotive brakes and the chlor-alkali industry, with different transition deadlines set. While the move has been celebrated as a major milestone for chemical safety, concerns remain about legacy asbestos in old buildings and infrastructure. The EPA is also evaluating legacy uses of asbestos-containing talc, and lawmakers are urged to provide stronger protections for public health.