For decades, a deadly mineral fibre was woven into the very fabric of modern life. From insulation in homes and schools to brake pads in cars and fireproofing in ships and skyscrapers, asbestos was hailed as a "miracle mineral" for its strength and heat resistance.
Behind this public image of progress lay a grim reality: asbestos is a potent carcinogen, and the companies that profited from it knew it for generations, systematically covering up the truth and sacrificing countless lives.
