Posted on January 31, 2025 February marks Cancer Prevention Month, a time to focus on reducing cancer risks and saving lives. One of the most preventable causes of cancer is asbestos exposure, which can lead to devastating illnesses like mesothelioma and lung cancer. There is no safe level of asbestos exposure, and prevention is the [...]
Updated on March 29, 2024 ADAO relies entirely on the generous support of its sponsors and individual donors to fund its education, advocacy, and community initiatives. The only two ways to end asbestos-caused diseases are prevention and a cure. With your support, we can get one step closer to our goals. ADAO is grateful to [...]
Posted on January 28, 2025 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) proudly continues its impactful collaboration with acclaimed photojournalist Earl Dotter, unveiling the latest installment in the BADGES, "A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers." This nine-poster series, a powerful blend of art and advocacy, memorializes the stories of those affected by asbestos and serves as [...]
Posted on January 23, 2025 Yesterday’s hearing, “A Decade Later: Assessing the Legacy and Impact of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress and shortcomings of this landmark legislation. Asbestos, once the poster child for TSCA reform, remains legal in the US today, [...]
Posted on January 23, 2025 As Americans face a turbulent environmental landscape fraught with corporate overreach and broken promises, the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appointments under President Trump’s administration underscore a grim reality: profit continues to take precedence over public health. With figures like David Fotouhi, Nancy Beck, and Lynn Ann Dekleva set to [...]