NGT seeks scientific review on asbestos roofing in schools, industry says asbestos-cement sheets safe and regulated

Nov 05, 2025

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday has directed the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to review all scientific material...

Northern Israelis warned of asbestos contamination due to war

Jan 01, 2025

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Health warn of potential exposure to possible asbestos hazards following the war in the North.

NGT Upholds Safety of Asbestos-Cement Roofing: No Evidence of Public Health Risk

Nov 10, 2025

New Delhi [India], November 10: In a major development for India's building materials sector, the NGT after reviewing submissions and the findings of the...