11/06/2026
Despite irrefutable scientific evidence calling out the dangers of asbestos, 2 million tons of the carcinogen are exported every year to the developing world, where it's often handled with little to no regulation.
On our blog, we share an episode of VICE Reports who traveled to the world's largest asbestos mine to meet workers whose livelihoods revolve entirely around the dangerous mineral.
Surprisingly, the risks associated with asbestos mining didn't seem to worry the inhabitants; in fact, asbestos is the city's pride, celebrated with monuments, songs, and even its own museum.
Watch now to learn the dark truth about asbestos:
https://asbestosbundaberg.com.au/why-the-deadly-asbestos-industry-is-still-alive-well/
Despite irrefutable scientific evidence calling out the dangers of asbestos, 2 million tons of the carcinogen are exported every year to the developing world, where it's often handled with little to no regulation.