If your home or business hasn’t been renovated since the 1980s, there’s a good chance there are asbestos-containing materials within the building. Once commonly used across the world as a building material, asbestos is now associated with several health conditions. But how dangerous is asbestos? We explore the origins of asbestos, the health risks, and regulations surrounding use of this mineral. The Origins of Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has ...