Asbestos has been used around the world for decades to prevent fire in cities and ships. The advanced weaponry that was created during World War II required nations and militaries around the world to develop new techniques of preventing damage from fire.Asbestos, a toxic mineral known to cause malignant mesothelioma, was the primary substance used because of its innate resistance to heat and fire as well as its cost effectiveness.According to a historical 2008 study “Asbestos and Ship-Building: Fatal Consequences,” asbestos consumption in the United States during 1932 was 197 million pounds each year. In a short five years, consumption rose to 633 million pounds per year and would continue to increase during WWII to 783 million pounds. During the Cold War rearmament phase, asbestos...
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