Libby+Asbestos+Exposure

Libby Asbestos Exposure Fall of 1999

In the fall of 1999 people finally became aware of the fact that for over 70 years there have been hundreds of illnesses due to the asbestos exposure in Libby, Montana. This asbestos was related to the vermiculite mining and milling operations from the W.R. Grace company in Libby's community. The vermiculite contained a natural mixture that is toxic to people. The miners and millers weren't the only ones affected by the exposure; others in the community were exposed just by the breathing in the air. Vermiculite was used around the town in schools, parks, baseball fields, and public buildings. The contamination seemed to be everywhere by 2005. The Libby community bought vermiculite products from Zonolite and Monocote. Zonolite used this contamination in 30 million homes in America and Monocote used this for fire proofing. The Environmental Protection Agency thinks its impossible to remove all of the asbestos, but the agency has been working to solve this problem for many years.

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