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DHS Workers Raise Health Concerns Over Legacy Asbestos Abatement at St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 20, 2026 DHS Workers Raise Health Concerns Over Legacy Asbestos Abatement at St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C. Reports from employees at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C., raise serious concerns about potential asbestos exposure during demolition and abatement activities conducted under an emergency [...]

admin2026-02-20T18:02:25-08:00February 20th, 2026|

Asbestos Basics: What You Need to Know About Health, Environment, Prevention, and Policy

Asbestos Basics: What You Need to Know About Health, Environment, Prevention, and Policy Posted on February 16, 2026 Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, has been used for centuries due to its fire-resistant properties and durability. However, extensive research has uncovered the detrimental health effects caused by asbestos exposure. Learn about the path to ban asbestos [...]

admin2026-02-16T15:37:49-08:00February 16th, 2026|

RELEASE: ADAO Sent a 60-Day Notice to Compel EPA Compliance with TSCA Deadline for Legacy Asbestos Risk Management Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) February 13, 2026 EPA Fails to Propose Required Rule by TSCA Deadline After Determining Legacy Asbestos Poses Unreasonable Health Risks The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest U.S. nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community initiatives, represented by Sussman & Associates, sent [...]

admin2026-02-13T10:28:47-08:00February 13th, 2026|

PACNY’s 2026 Conference: Tackling the Realities of an Asbestos Ban

Posted on February 2, 2026 The Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (PACNY) will hold its annual conference on February 26th and 27th, 2026, at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. This two-day event will bring together experts in environmental health, asbestos abatement, and asbestos regulation to address key industry challenges. Among the featured sessions, [...]

admin2026-02-02T14:05:08-08:00February 2nd, 2026|

ADAO Urges Congress to Reject House TSCA Rollback: Chemical Safety Protections, EPA Authority, and Public Health at Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Posted on January 30, 2026 Statement: ADAO Urges Congress to Reject House TSCA Rollback: Chemical Safety Protections, EPA Authority, and Public Health at Risk The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) strongly opposes the U.S. House of Representatives’ discussion draft to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which was the subject of [...]

admin2026-02-02T10:07:28-08:00January 30th, 2026|

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DHS Workers Raise Health Concerns Over Legacy Asbestos Abatement at St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C.

Asbestos Basics: What You Need to Know About Health, Environment, Prevention, and Policy

RELEASE: ADAO Sent a 60-Day Notice to Compel EPA Compliance with TSCA Deadline for Legacy Asbestos Risk Management Rule

PACNY’s 2026 Conference: Tackling the Realities of an Asbestos Ban

ADAO Urges Congress to Reject House TSCA Rollback: Chemical Safety Protections, EPA Authority, and Public Health at Risk