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pat_k

(13,590 posts)
11. This is a long term danger to people who live and work in DC
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 07:33 PM
Nov 2025

Violating laws on demotion and remediation are a big fucking deal because of the risks to the people doing the work and in the surrounding area.

Take with whatever grains of salt you apply to all AI, but here's what Gemini had to say.

Question 1: How long after improperly demolishing a large structure with asbestos do the dust and fibers endanger people within a mile radius?

Asbestos fibers can remain airborne for 48 to 72 hours after being disturbed, but wind and air currents can carry them further and keep them suspended for longer periods. Even if the initial dust settles, the fibers can be re-suspended and drift for an indeterminate distance and time frame depending on weather and environmental conditions. Therefore, improper demolition of a large asbestos-containing structure poses an ongoing, long-term danger to people within a mile radius, as fibers can travel with the wind, settle, and be disturbed again.



Question 2: How long after improperly demolishing a large structure with asbestos do the dust and fibers endanger people within a three-mile radius?

Asbestos fibers released during improper demolition can endanger people within a three-mile radius almost immediately and the risk can persist for hours, days, or even weeks after the initial event, depending on environmental factors. There is no known safe level of asbestos exposure.


On edit: Class action suit on behalf of everyone who lives, works, or visited the vicinity for the pain and suffering caused by fears related to having been exposed and a fund for direct compensation and pain and suffering of those who become ill in the future.

Another edit:
Still no information on regulatory compliance

https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/white-house-demolition-risk/

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Donald Trump has actually invented Dunning/Kruger Number 2. chouchou Nov 2025 #1
He knows. He shits on all and any laws. spanone Nov 2025 #2
And gets away with all of it Grim Chieftain Nov 2025 #7
This is a long term danger to people who live and work in DC pat_k Nov 2025 #11
What I'm afraid of Diraven Nov 2025 #14
Sounds like clean up is possible. pat_k Nov 2025 #16
So that cabal of jackals Seinan Sensei Nov 2025 #21
Certainly not all, but a couple may in 10 to 40 years pat_k Nov 2025 #23
So WH HVAC systems could be sucking in asbestos laden air. Dixiegrrrl Nov 2025 #27
"disable HVAC systems to prevent fiber spread" pat_k Nov 2025 #29
i read that he trucked the debris to a golf course to build new mounds. mopinko Nov 2025 #3
I can assure you that he also knows absolutely nothing about building anything, anywhere. All he does is destroying and Dave Bowman Nov 2025 #4
Where was it disposed of? EPA where are you. twodogsbarking Nov 2025 #5
Oh yeah. Trump's EPA will get right on it. Wednesdays Nov 2025 #8
Two weeks. twodogsbarking Nov 2025 #19
The East Potomac Golf Links Mosby Nov 2025 #22
Golf course, to make new mounds. Cheaper that moving dirt/rocks to courses Attilatheblond Nov 2025 #31
Why do you think he demolished it so quickly? tinrobot Nov 2025 #6
A source link would be helpful LoveTheDU Nov 2025 #9
... progressoid Nov 2025 #20
Thank you! LoveTheDU Nov 2025 #24
This is clearly outside his wheelhouse... BurnDoubt Nov 2025 #10
No doubt that scab company he hired to do the demolition pwb Nov 2025 #12
I don't think they were "scabs". maxsolomon Nov 2025 #15
Since the second floor was added in 1942 Ruby the Liberal Nov 2025 #25
You're correct that it's quite likely there was asbestos in one form or another. maxsolomon Nov 2025 #36
Isn't the general contractor more responsible than Anal Fistula? 3Hotdogs Nov 2025 #13
You are ultimately liable Ruby the Liberal Nov 2025 #26
Say what????? dickthegrouch Nov 2025 #33
Brain fart Ruby the Liberal Nov 2025 #34
The Federal Govt permits itself in DC. maxsolomon Nov 2025 #37
Of course he knows canetoad Nov 2025 #17
Does this refer to something other than the speculation more than a week ago? Ms. Toad Nov 2025 #18
Places with or without PATRICK Nov 2025 #28
Yeah, there's no doubt asbestos was all over that east wing. Farmer-Rick Nov 2025 #30
Remember this is the guy that wanted MAGA - Make Asbestos Great Again. He thought it was a great building material Marie Marie Nov 2025 #32
Right on brand Ruby the Liberal Nov 2025 #35
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