Tom White
@tom--white.bsky.social
Further education worker; writer; UCU member & caseworker
He/Him
BAD DUST: A HISTORY OF THE ASBESTOS DISASTER -- 9/9/25 https://bit.ly/4drpSPO
He/Him
BAD DUST: A HISTORY OF THE ASBESTOS DISASTER -- 9/9/25 https://bit.ly/4drpSPO
A 2025 round-up -- thanks to everyone who has read/listened this year!
1. Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster. Described by @municipaldreams.bsky.social as a "must read"!
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1. Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster. Described by @municipaldreams.bsky.social as a "must read"!
hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-Wh
December 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A 2025 round-up -- thanks to everyone who has read/listened this year!
1. Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster. Described by @municipaldreams.bsky.social as a "must read"!
hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-Wh
1. Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster. Described by @municipaldreams.bsky.social as a "must read"!
hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-Wh
Don't just take my word for it!
December 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Don't just take my word for it!
I can't claim it will be a particularly cheerful read, but pls consider buying a copy of Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster this Xmas.
The book is a history of a once indomitable industry, and of the movement that rose up to oppose it. www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
The book is a history of a once indomitable industry, and of the movement that rose up to oppose it. www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
December 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I can't claim it will be a particularly cheerful read, but pls consider buying a copy of Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster this Xmas.
The book is a history of a once indomitable industry, and of the movement that rose up to oppose it. www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
The book is a history of a once indomitable industry, and of the movement that rose up to oppose it. www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
The first part of the book is a history of the asbestos industry and its malign afterlife. This passage sums up the argument of the last couple of chapters:
October 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The first part of the book is a history of the asbestos industry and its malign afterlife. This passage sums up the argument of the last couple of chapters:
The ban on asbestos in 1999 was never accompanied by a coordinated removal programme.
We're all living through the consequences.
Order Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster via @hivestores.bsky.social: hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
#asbestos
We're all living through the consequences.
Order Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster via @hivestores.bsky.social: hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
#asbestos
September 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The ban on asbestos in 1999 was never accompanied by a coordinated removal programme.
We're all living through the consequences.
Order Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster via @hivestores.bsky.social: hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
#asbestos
We're all living through the consequences.
Order Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster via @hivestores.bsky.social: hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
#asbestos
This book, co-written with Ken Coates, is a brilliant argument for wokers' control, as well as an exacting critique of Harold Wilson's Labour in the 60s and how it was laying the groundwork for a new right-wing political project that aimed to smash the unions
September 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This book, co-written with Ken Coates, is a brilliant argument for wokers' control, as well as an exacting critique of Harold Wilson's Labour in the 60s and how it was laying the groundwork for a new right-wing political project that aimed to smash the unions
Very grateful to Laurie Kazan-Allen for this review of Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster.
Laurie has played an absolutely vital role in anti-asbestos organising over the last few decades, so if she thinks it's good, then I'm happy!
ibasecretariat.org/lka-review-b...
Laurie has played an absolutely vital role in anti-asbestos organising over the last few decades, so if she thinks it's good, then I'm happy!
ibasecretariat.org/lka-review-b...
September 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Very grateful to Laurie Kazan-Allen for this review of Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster.
Laurie has played an absolutely vital role in anti-asbestos organising over the last few decades, so if she thinks it's good, then I'm happy!
ibasecretariat.org/lka-review-b...
Laurie has played an absolutely vital role in anti-asbestos organising over the last few decades, so if she thinks it's good, then I'm happy!
ibasecretariat.org/lka-review-b...
Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster is out now! Order via @hivestores.bsky.social to save a couple of quid & support your local bookshops
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September 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster is out now! Order via @hivestores.bsky.social to save a couple of quid & support your local bookshops
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
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Bad Dust: A History of the Disaster is out now. Order here: hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
September 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Bad Dust: A History of the Disaster is out now. Order here: hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
For many people, the word #asbestos will summon thoughts of a previous era and of a problem solved. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
For many people, the word #asbestos will summon thoughts of a previous era and of a problem solved. Nothing could be further from the truth.
www.foyles.co.uk/book/bad-dus...
www.foyles.co.uk/book/bad-dus...
Bad Dust traces the history of the asbestos industry and of the anti-asbestos movement that opposed it: as I say in the conclusion, I hope the book does justice to their implacable struggle against a powerful and influential industry
September 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Bad Dust traces the history of the asbestos industry and of the anti-asbestos movement that opposed it: as I say in the conclusion, I hope the book does justice to their implacable struggle against a powerful and influential industry
This photo of my grandad opens the book. He died from mesothelioma 30 years ago in May. He was the same age my parents are now, and when I think of the richness of their lives and all they still want to do, I feel so angry about what he missed out on
September 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
This photo of my grandad opens the book. He died from mesothelioma 30 years ago in May. He was the same age my parents are now, and when I think of the richness of their lives and all they still want to do, I feel so angry about what he missed out on
It's #publicationday for Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster! Thanks to everyone who helped along the way--hope I remembered you all in the acknowledgements 🧵
September 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
It's #publicationday for Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster! Thanks to everyone who helped along the way--hope I remembered you all in the acknowledgements 🧵
“In bringing asbestos out from behind the walls and ceilings where it lurks, and into the light, this highly original and disturbing book reveals an industrial disaster hiding in plain sight.” @novaramedia.com's Polly Smythe
#asbestos
#asbestos
September 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
“In bringing asbestos out from behind the walls and ceilings where it lurks, and into the light, this highly original and disturbing book reveals an industrial disaster hiding in plain sight.” @novaramedia.com's Polly Smythe
#asbestos
#asbestos
“Bad Dust provides a shocking exposé of the asbestos industry and its apologists; a stirring record of the activism supporting its victims; an urgent call to action to save future lives. A must-read” @municipaldreams.bsky.social
#asbestos
#asbestos
September 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
“Bad Dust provides a shocking exposé of the asbestos industry and its apologists; a stirring record of the activism supporting its victims; an urgent call to action to save future lives. A must-read” @municipaldreams.bsky.social
#asbestos
#asbestos
Thanks to everyone who preordered a copy of Bad Dust! Publication day is tomorrow -- order here: hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
#asbestos
#asbestos
September 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Thanks to everyone who preordered a copy of Bad Dust! Publication day is tomorrow -- order here: hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
#asbestos
#asbestos
Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster will be published on September 9th.
More info & preorder here! www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
More info & preorder here! www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
September 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster will be published on September 9th.
More info & preorder here! www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...
More info & preorder here! www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tom-...