Sydney’s Asbestos Issue Escalates Amid Taylor Swift Venue’s Clean Bill of Health

Sydney’s Asbestos Issue Escalates Amid Taylor Swift Venue’s Clean Bill of Health

Officials in Sydney, Australia, have discovered traces​ of asbestos at 34 public sites across the city in recent weeks. The toxic mineral was found in parks, hospitals, ‌train stations, supermarkets, ‌and schools, prompting temporary ‌closures. However, the venue​ for Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert has ⁢been ‌declared free of asbestos. The Environmental Protection Agency of⁢ New South ⁣Wales released‌ the figures, including two⁢ new ⁤sites, both schools. The⁢ scandal has garnered international attention, especially since the authorities⁤ have been testing mulch on the grounds of Sydney ⁤Olympic Park, where Ms. ⁤Swift is ‌scheduled ⁣to perform. However, the tests⁤ came back negative, and the​ city is ready to welcome Taylor Swift with open arms. Asbestos is ⁢a dangerous substance that​ can cause⁤ lung diseases if inhaled. Australia began to phase out asbestos in the 1980s and banned​ it completely in 2003. However, many‌ homes built before‍ the 1990s still contain asbestos. The authorities have stated that the ​asbestos found in ​recycled mulch presents a relatively small risk if undisturbed. The investigation⁤ included more than 100 officials​ from the state E.P.A. The agency has directed the Australian company that produces the mulch, Greenlife Resource Recovery, to stop supplying ⁣it until the investigation⁣ ends. Greenlife Resource Recovery has⁤ rejected blame, stating that testing had shown that its mulch was safe. Source from www.nytimes.com

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