Posted August 15, 2022 17th Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Congressional Staff Briefing Resources (August 2022) 2022 Recorded Briefing Video Staffer Briefing Registration -- Credentialed Staffers Only ADAO is proud to host the 17th Congressional Staff Briefing, “Impact of Asbestos on Public Health, Environment, and Economy” on August 17, 2022 at 12 - 1 pm ET. [...]
Posted on August 15, 2022 17th Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Congressional Staff Briefing Speaker Biographies Barry Castleman, ScD, is an Environmental Consultant trained in chemical and environmental engineering. He holds a Doctor of Science degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. He has been a consultant to numerous agencies of the US government [...]
Updated on July 12, 2023 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act Legislation from 2016 - 2023 2023 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced S.1069 - Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act ACTIONS: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici introduced H.R.2402 - Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act [...]
Posted on July 31, 2022 August 1st marks the 11th annual World Lung Cancer Day (WLCD) to honor, commemorate, and support the people affected by lung cancer. Each year, an estimated 34,000 Americans die from preventable asbestos-caused lung cancer, yet imports and use of the known carcinogen continue. Lung cancer is by far the leading [...]
Posted on July 31, 2022 We are getting close to the Miles for Meso Race and fundraiser event! The race will be held in Alton, Illinois on Sept. 24, 2022 with others joining in virtually from around the country. Here are 3 simple things you can do to join the community, raise awareness, and support [...]