• degen@midwest.socialEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Makes me wonder if it could be treated in some way to make it not-so-inhalable. Though maybe we have better synthetic alternatives by now.

    • GissaMittJobb@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      1 month ago

      As I’ve understood it, the problem is primarily for the people having to manufacture products using it, and at rest it’s supposed to be inert.

      • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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        1 month ago

        Don’t forget about when it’s time to un-make it.

        Tearing down old building or tiles containing asbestos is also a huge issue.

        • psud@aussie.zoneEnglish
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          1 month ago

          So many people were exposed to asbestos dust in New York when the world trade centre towers were destroyed by terrorists

          • chemicalprophet@lemm.eeEnglish
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            1 month ago

            lol terrorists. I see them as victims in a war this country started. So by proxy, we’re the terrorists. What a stupid fucking word!

            • psud@aussie.zoneEnglish
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              1 month ago

              I’m calling them by their methods not their politics

              One is a terrorist when one attempts to alter a country by attacks attempting to terrorise the population

              You do recall that they destroyed office buildings with airliners

              • chemicalprophet@lemm.eeEnglish
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                1 month ago

                I was alive to experience that yes. I’m willing to concede we’re all terrorists further emphasizing the ridiculousness of the word. And thanks for patronizing me! Do you recall what we had done to them in their countries?