How Many U.S. Homes Likely Still Contain Asbestos?

Homes built in the 21st century don’t contain asbestos, a cancerous mineral that causes mesothelioma. Unfortunately, millions of homes from asbestos’ heyday still exist throughout the United States. Unsuspecting families still spend hours of their days inside these carcinogenic hotbeds. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2019 American Community Survey, approximately...