New study challenges assumption of asbestos' ability to move in soil

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 05:01 in Earth & Climate

A new study challenges the long-held belief that asbestos fibers cannot move through soil. The findings have important implications for current remediation strategies aimed at capping asbestos-laden soils to prevent human exposure of the cancer-causing material.

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