Posted on February 1, 2021 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on our website. [...]
Posted on January 30, 2021 Each year, nearly 40,000 Americans lose their lives to preventable asbestos-caused diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, cancers of the lung, larynx and ovaries, and more. Most Americans likely do not know that asbestos is still legal and lethal in the United States today. Hundreds of tons are imported and used [...]
Posted on January 30, 2021 Sadly, asbestos, the so-called “magic mineral,” is plaguing the idyllic town of Davidson just north of Charlotte, North Carolina. WFAE reporter David Boraks has produced an excellent 3-part series and documentary called "Asbestos Town" about legacy asbestos in Davidson, impact on the community, and mitigating environmental and structural exposure. Old [...]
Posted on January 30, 2021 February is World Cancer Prevention Month, and ADAO is proud to reaffirm our commitment to helping prevent asbestos-caused cancer. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the National Cancer Act, which expanded funding for cancer research and programs. Now, as we wrap up the first month of [...]
For Immediate Release January 26, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2021 ASBESTOS DISEASE AWARENESS ORGANIZATION AND PARTNERS INITIATE NEW LEGAL ACTIONS AGAINST EPA’S FLAWED FINAL RISK EVALUATION FOR ASBESTOS Trump EPA evaluation fails to address numerous sources of asbestos risk and exposure and provides inadequate public health protection. WASHINGTON, DC – Joined by five [...]