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David James

‘What’s next? Lead pipes?’: Horror as Trump-controlled E.P.A. begins plans to repeal Biden asbestos ban

Mesothelioma is one of the worst ways to die. It’s a slow and excruciating form of cancer that makes breathing a constant struggle, with the poor souls suffering from it comparing it to slowly drowning in your own body.

The condition is generally caused by asbestos exposure, with tiny needle-shaped asbestos particles lodging in the lungs. Exposure to asbestos, generally from airborne particles, can take place years or decades before mesothelioma appears, meaning thousands of people are walking around with their grisly fate already sealed.

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