Updated April 27, 2026 As the asbestos community approaches the end of the Part 1 litigation road, it is clear that the foundations for today’s hard‑fought protections were poured years earlier, in the first phase of EPA’s work under reformed TSCA. From Lautenberg’s 2016 promise of stronger chemical safety, to Judge Chen’s 2020 [...]
Updated on August 4, 2026 ADAO BLOG: Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT) Reintroduce the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act Senator Merkley's Press Release: Merkley, Curtis Announce Bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 ADAO's Press Release: ADAO APPLAUDS SENATE’S HISTORIC BIPARTISAN REINTRODUCTION OF THE ALAN REINSTEIN BAN ASBESTOS NOW [...]
Posted on January 7, 2026 As the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) engages in another critical legal challenge against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we reflect on how far we've come and how far we still need to go. Thanks to the dedication of so many advocates, experts, and community members, we are very [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2026 PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP FILES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT LAWSUIT SEEKING RECORDS ON PROTECTIONS AGAINST HAZARDOUS ASBESTOS DURING WHITE HOUSE EAST WING DEMOLITION Lawsuit Follows Repeated Failure of Trump Administration to Document Compliance with Asbestos Abatement Regulations Washington, D.C. — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the nation’s largest independent [...]
ADAO’s 20th Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference “Building on Dr. Selikoff’s Legacy in Asbestos Science, Prevention & Justice” New York City September 12-13 This year, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) proudly celebrated two decades of impact with our 20th Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference, marking 20 years of evidence-based advocacy. Our new video [...]