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 [...]
Posted on January 17, 2025 After nearly 20 years of receiving common questions, ADAO has collected facts from government agencies to answer some frequently asked questions about asbestos exposure and cancer risk. In light of the Los Angeles fires, which are likely to release asbestos fibers into the air as old buildings burn down, we [...]
ADAO’s New Website for the LA Wildfires, Toxic Debris and Air, and Asbestos Risks Posted January 16, 2025 Update: LA residents who lost their homes are now being told that it is safe to return. However, there is reason to believe that additional safety measures still need to be taken to ensure your safety when [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2025 LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS FACE HEIGHTENED RISK OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING FIRES Legacy Asbestos in Older Structures Poses Serious Health Risks After Natural Disasters Los Angeles, CA — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure, warns Los Angeles [...]
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