Posted on September 25, 2020 For the first time in the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organizations (ADAO) history, we are sending a video message to congress from our Science and Prevention Advisory Boards, urging them to pass the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (H.R. 1603). Without a ban, homes, schools, workplaces, and consumer products can, [...]
Posted on September 25, 2020 As we join together for Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26th, and kickoff the weeklong virtual Miles for Meso fundraiser, we remember and honor Mesothelioma Warriors. Since the race is virtual this year, we have compiled a Facebook Warrior Bib album with all of the bibs. Once you have located [...]
2.18.2019: ADAO et al. vs Andrew Wheeler and the EPA 9.22.2020: ADAO et al. vs Andrew Wheeler and the EPA Updated on November 1, 2020 On November 12 at 1:30 pm PST there will be an important hearing in the suit filed by ADAO and other organizations to compel EPA to require asbestos reporting under [...]
Posted on September 24, 2020 Asbestos-contaminated products are still imported into the United States and found in homes, schools, buildings, and on consumer shelves throughout the country. Many Americans falsely believe asbestos has already been banned in this country or may think asbestos no longer poses a threat, but they are wrong. Asbestos is a [...]
Posted on September 18, 2020 On August 28, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency’ (EPA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) released their hard-hitting independent report. The report confirmed what many asbestos experts and stakeholders had already concluded: that the EPA’s work to date in banning asbestos has been a disaster. The asbestos draft risk evaluation, [...]