Asbestos-contaminated wreckage that Hurricane Sandy left behind may represent a public health hazard, according to a story in the Huffington Post.
The story says Sandy left wind and water damage along much of the East Coast. That wreckage includes roofing, pipes and insulation, all of which could contain microscopic asbestos fibers.
Of all the potential environmental toxins left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, asbestos is among the most worrisome. Microscopic asbestos ...
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