Asbestos contamination forces schools in Australia, New Zealand to close
Asbestos is a prohibited substance in Australia and New Zealand that can cause several types of cancer when its fibers are inhaled or ingested.
Asbestos warning tape is seen at Black Mountain School in Canberra, Australia, November 17, 2025. Almost 70 public schools in Canberra will be closed today due to potential asbestos contamination(photo credit: Lukas Coch/AAP/via REUTERS )ByREUTERS
