Bundaberg Asbestos
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You are probably already aware of the dangers of asbestos and that it has been linked to various diseases, including cancer. You might also be aware that this material took over the spotlight before the 90s because of its cost-effectiveness,…

100 years ago, asbestos became known as a magic mineral and the use of millions of tons of asbestos created a very profitable industry. And for almost as long, the industry has known that asbestos is extremely dangerous to people. This documentary is part of the international awarded series, "Late Lessons from Early Warnings", which explores how we have been able to respond to warnings about the hazards posed by some of the greatest technological innovations of the last century.