Asbestos: Carcinogenic Hazard, banned in the developed world, used in India | India's Toxic Roof |

India is the world's largest importer of asbestos fibre. It is also the world's largest producer and user of asbestos based products. In this video we uncover the hazards of asbestos cement roofing and how in the word's of India's Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, 'it can enter air, water, and soil from the weathering, weathering, renovation, or demolition of manufactured asbestos products. People are likely to be exposed to asbestos through inhalation of airborne fibres,' The same ministry in the past in it's vision statement had stated that: 'Alternatives to asbestos may be used to the extent possible and the use of asbestos may be phased out' Join The Wire's Youtube Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month.    / @thewirenews