Posted on June 18, 2018 My sorrow is deep as I share the news that Andy Igrejas, National Campaign Director and longtime executive director of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF), died peacefully on Saturday. Please join me in remembering the life of this great man. As many friends and colleagues may know, Andy had been [...]
Posted on June 15, 2018 A couple weeks ago, I had the honor of interviewing Fernanda Giannasi, President & Founder of the Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA), who organized the the powerful II International Asbestos Seminar on May 15 – 18. This conference follows the historical ban on asbestos in Brazil, which [...]
June 8, 2018 -- UPDATED Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform Landing Page This page provides an overview of how the EPA conducts risk evaluations for chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the status of EPA’s ongoing risk evaluations [...]
Posted on June 8, 2018 Zack Johnson, Conor Lewis, and Bryan Lemon are the young minds behind the latest asbestos documentary, “Dirty Laundry.” From the San Luis Obispo mountains to the Hoboken shores -- this film has been creating a buzz throughout the country. The film highlights the cousins’ 4,200 mile bike ride across the [...]
Posted on June 6, 2018 RAISE YOUR VOICE || #ENDMeso Six-word quote GOOGLE FORM 2017 RAISE YOUR VOICE || #ENDMeso Six-word Quote Graphics Turn your anger into action! Submit your six-word quote, along with a photo, about how asbestos or mesothelioma has impacted your life to be featured in ADAO's latest advocacy campaign. Submission deadline: September 1. It's more important than ever [...]