Why Asbestos, Mesothelioma, Black Mold

I write about these topics because I have lived in houses and apartments in my home city, Vancouver, Canada, where I was exposed without knowledge to both asbestos and black mold. I also know that many of my friends and colleges have experienced the same thing - we do not know if we have been affected though, as it is difficult to spot this early on, and most of us aren't worried enough (or too worried) to go through the rigorous testing at this point; silly, I know. (Other reasons are also that some of the places were illegally subleted to us without our knowledge of any wrong-doing.)

I am concerned that so many apartments, houses, offices, warehouses, restaurants, shopping malls, and more are made with asbestos products; and that people don't get mold inspections, or use Home Mold Tests more often.

I am also very upset that businesses, landlords, and builders do not disclose that asbestos was used in the building process, or that deadly mold has taken hold.

This kind of thing should not happen! People know better, but don't disclose because of greed or fear...well I want to bring awareness. I can't always choose where I can live (like many other people in my situation) so maybe I can help create awareness so that the places I end up are safer than they have been in the past.