Australian authorities say more Sydney schools tainted with asbestos

a weeks-long effort continued to remove it from mulch used in public places.

I guess they're doing their jobs asbestos they can.

Asbestos became popular in late 19th century as a way to reinforce cement and for fire-proofing, 

My grandfather worked around asbestos for 60 years and never developed any health issues. It did take 3 straight days to cremate him, but that's besides the point.

A second article on Australia and asbestos.

https://japantoday.com/category/world/australian-authorities-say-more-sydney-sites-tainted-with-asbestos1#comment-4081254

Not just nature in Australia that's trying to kill you!

My grandfather worked around asbestos for 60 years and never developed any health issues. It did take 3 straight days to cremate him, but that's besides the point.

Thats gold, my friend!

That stuff is deadly toxic. Despite being banned from many countries, it still can be found in newly created structures. Hopefully they can remove it from those sites and find the people responsible for place in it there in the first place.