The Trump administration has disclosed its intention to reverse a ban on chrysotile asbestos, a known carcinogen responsible for numerous health issues. This development comes after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Biden sought to eliminate the last remaining type of asbestos used in the U.S., aligning with over 50 countries that have already banned it. Although the ban was seen as a significant step forward, it allowed companies a prolonged period for phasing out the material, leading to ongoing legal challenges from industry entities against the regulation introduced by the EPA.
The Trump administration revealed it is backpedaling on a ban on chrysotile asbestos, despite previously claiming ambitious goals to improve public health.
Michael Regan, former EPA administrator, emphasized that the science is clear: asbestos is a known carcinogen with severe public health impacts.
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