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May 10, 2013
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Coverage: May 7, May 8, and May 9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2013 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Outraged that Seven Countries Prevented the Inclusion of Chrysotile Asbestos in the UN Rotterdam Convention List of Hazardous Substances India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe Opposed the Listing of Chrysotile Asbestos in the Rotterdam Convention Los Angeles, [...]
[ Read More → ]PRESS RELEASE: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Named as Finalist for 2013 American Business Award
May 09, 2013New BLOG: ADAO is Thrilled be a Finalist for 11th Annual Stevie® Awards on June 17 in Chicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2013 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Named as Finalist for 2013 American Business AwardSM ADAO to be recognized at the 11th annual Stevie® Awards Ceremony on June 17 in Chicago Los Angeles, CA – [...]
[ Read More → ]Williamsburg Community and ADAO: Demanding Truth, Answers, and Transparency about Asbestos
April 25, 2013May 2, 2013: Let the Truth Be Told about Asbestos Abatement in Williamsburg, Brooklyn April 26: Press Release: ADAO Presents to the Community of Williamsburg, Brooklyn in New York Calling for Safe Asbestos Abatement at Domino Sugar Refinery April 17: AIR ASSAULT: Asbestos Puts Brooklyn Community on Edge Posted on April 25, 2013 ADAO is mentioned [...]
[ Read More → ]Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Identifies US Financial Institutions and Investment Funds who are Shareholders in Brazilian Asbestos Mining Operations
April 04, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2013 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Identifies US Financial Institutions and Investment Funds who are Shareholders in Brazilian Asbestos Mining Operations ADAO President Details Facts Documented by U.S. Geological Survey of More than 1,000 Tons of Asbestos Imports from Brazil Washington, DC – April 4, 2013 – The Asbestos [...]
[ Read More → ]ADAO Media Advisory: U.S. Investment Companies and their Mutual Funds Discovered to Invest in Brazilian Asbestos Mine
April 02, 2013U.S. Investment Companies and their Mutual Funds Discovered to Invest in Brazilian Asbestos Mine In 2012 All Asbestos Imported to the United States Originated from Brazil Tuesday, April 2, 2013…Washington, DC — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will hold a press conference Thursday, April 4, detailing the facts behind the continued, sole-sourced asbestos [...]
[ Read More → ]Press Release: U.S. Surgeon General Issues Statement on the Dangers of Asbestos in Support of National Asbestos Awareness Week
April 01, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2013 U.S. Surgeon General Issues Statement on the Dangers of Asbestos in Support of National Asbestos Awareness Week ADAO Urges Congress to Stop Asbestos Imports and Ban Asbestos Los Angeles, CA – April 1, 2013 – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds Surgeon General Regina Benjamin’s statement today that “… [...]
[ Read More → ]Press Release: ADAO Praises Senator Baucus for Introducing the Ninth Annual Resolution Establishing “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 01, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2013 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Praises Senator Baucus for Introducing the Ninth Annual Resolution Establishing “National Asbestos Awareness Week” 2013 Asbestos Awareness Week Gains National Momentum Los Angeles, CA – March 1, 2013 – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy and community as the leading U.S. organization serving as [...]
[ Read More → ]Press Release: ADAO Announces 2013 International Asbestos Awareness Conference Keynote Speakers and Honorees
November 30, 2012| 2013 Conference Info | Register | Agenda | Family Tributes | Private Capitol Tour | ADAO Announces 2013 International Asbestos Awareness Conference Keynote Speakers and Honorees 2013 Event Unites Renowned Experts and Asbestos Victims to Increase Asbestos Awareness Los Angeles — November 30, 2012 — Today, theAsbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announced its keynote speakers and honorees for the upcoming Ninth Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, titled [...]
[ Read More → ]Press Release: ADAO Confirms Asbestos in Water Mains in Houston, Texas
November 13, 2012Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Confirms Asbestos in Houston’s Water Main Calls for Congressional Action to Protect Workers’ Safety and Health Los Angeles, CA. – November 13, 2012 – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has confirmed that workers in Houston, Texas were exposed to asbestos while repairing the city’s water mains in 2011. The Scientific [...]
[ Read More → ]USGS Reports: US Consumption of Asbestos Increased 13% in 2011
August 06, 2012ADAO PowerPoint: “Asbestos Consumption in the USA” For Immediate Release: Monday, August 6, 2012 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Confirms US Consumption of Asbestos Fiber Increased 13% in 2011 Asbestos, a Known Human Carcinogen, Has Not Been Banned in the USA Los Angeles, CA. – August 6, 2012. The following statement was issued today by Linda [...]
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05.10.2013 - PRESS RELEASE: Seven Countries Opposed the Listing of Chrysotile Asbestos in the Rotterdam Convention
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05.09.2013 - PRESS RELEASE: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Named as Finalist for 2013 American Business Award
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