Posted on July 2, 2026 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is deeply saddened by the passing of Marie-Claude Jaurand, PhD, who died on May 31, 2026. An internationally respected scientist, visionary leader, and unwavering advocate for advancing mesothelioma research, Dr. Jaurand leaves behind a remarkable legacy that transformed our understanding of asbestos-related diseases and improved [...]

Published on July 3, 2026 -- on Action Mesothelioma Day ADAO Action Mesothelioma Day Resource Page ADAO dedicates our Action Mesothelioma Day Resource page to Marie-Claude Jaurand, PhD: A Global Pioneer in Mesothelioma Research and Asbestos Prevention.  Her legacy will continue to inspire our work and the global scientific community. Featured Organization: Mesothelioma UK Forum [...]

Posted on June 26, 2026 ADAO Supports Congressional Demand to Remove Toxic White House East Wing Debris The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) supports today's demand by 61 members of the U.S. House of Representatives  for the immediate removal of more than 35,000 cubic yards of demolition debris from the former White House East Wing [...]

Be Heard. The Agency will accept responses in docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2025-0036 until Aug. 24, 2026. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Asbestos Part 2 Risk Management: Timeline Posted on June 24, 2026 EPA Delays Part 2 Asbestos Rule Until 2027: Americans Cannot Afford to Wait On June 23, 2026, we received news that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [...]

A Children's Toy Recall and a Decade of TSCA Reform: Why Congress Must Pass the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act June 22, 2026 An Open Letter to Members of the United States Congress Dear Members of Congress: What would you tell a parent whose child played with a toy later recalled because it [...]