Cancer-causing dust released by earthworks

Friday, July 17, 2020 - 09:21 in Biology & Nature

Tiny, needle-like fibers that can become airborne if bedrock is disturbed during earthworks has the potential to cause asbestos-type disease and should be investigated, scientists say.

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