Renovation alert

By Nick from Bristol, UK - Asbestos sheets, Perth, CC BY 2.0, Source: By Nick from Bristol, UK - Asbestos sheets, Perth, CC BY 2.0

Australia produced more than 3000 materials that contain asbestos, from flooring to walls of bathrooms to insulation. Professor Nico van Zandbergen says be aware when renovating that it can still release dangerous compounds when removed or disturbed. Work at the Sydney Opera House was stopped earlier this month because of asbestos.

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