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ADAO’s Legal Advocacy in 2026: Defending Science, Enforcing the Law, and Advancing Prevention

Posted on February 27 2026 For more than two decades, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has worked to prevent asbestos exposure and eliminate asbestos-related disease through evidence-based advocacy, public education, and strategic legal action. In 2026, that work continues across multiple fronts: defending federal authority to regulate asbestos, enforcing statutory deadlines, pursuing transparency in [...]

admin2026-02-27T14:35:28-08:00February 27th, 2026|

Sen. Jeff Merkley: Championing the 21st Senate National Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution

Reports, U.S. Senate Resolutions, Surgeon General Warning Statements, and Fact Sheets from 2005 - 2025 Posted on February 27, 2026 For the twenty-first Senate National Asbestos Awareness Week (April 1–7) Resolution, Senator Jeff Merkley (OR-D) has once again stepped forward as its champion, reinforcing an enduring commitment to prevention, education, and the protection of public [...]

admin2026-02-27T14:39:58-08:00February 27th, 2026|

ADAO Release: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Schedules Oral Arguments in Landmark TSCA Chrysotile Asbestos Case

Tracing the Path to Progress: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s Timelines February 23, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Schedules Oral Arguments in Landmark TSCA Chrysotile Asbestos Case Court to Hear Challenges to EPA’s Part I Risk Management Rule During the Week of June 1, 2026—Decades After the Same Court [...]

admin2026-02-23T06:23:22-08:00February 22nd, 2026|

DHS Workers Raise Health Concerns Over Legacy Asbestos Abatement at St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 20, 2026 DHS Workers Raise Health Concerns Over Legacy Asbestos Abatement at St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C. Reports from employees at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C., raise serious concerns about potential asbestos exposure during demolition and abatement activities conducted under an emergency [...]

admin2026-02-20T18:02:25-08:00February 20th, 2026|

Asbestos Basics: What You Need to Know About Health, Environment, Prevention, and Policy

Posted on February 16, 2026 Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, has been used for centuries due to its fire-resistant properties and durability. However, extensive research has uncovered the detrimental health effects caused by asbestos exposure. Learn about the path to ban asbestos in the United States. The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure Exposure to asbestos fibers [...]

admin2026-03-01T19:54:59-08:00February 16th, 2026|