Click here to learn more about Russia's role in the global asbestos crisis. Posted on June 26, 2017 Russian Asbestos Facts (2017) Asbestos is a known carcinogen. In 2016, about 5% of the asbestos minerals imported into and used within the United States were shipped from Russia. This was the first time on record that [...]
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2017 EPA’s Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Document Reveals Strong Industry Influence, Excludes Major Points of Exposure Risk Advocates Call on EPA to be Transparent with Crucial Information about Use and Exposure in Chlor-Alkali Industry WASHINGTON – June 26, 2017 – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent nonprofit [...]
June 22, 2017 -- UPDATE Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform Landing Page This page provides an overview of how EPA conducts risk evaluations for chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the status of EPA’s ongoing risk evaluations and [...]
Posted on June 20, 2017 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on [...]
Douglas Larkin's Obituary Posted on June 12, 2017 Bold, brilliant, and courageous. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has lost one of its own. It is with profound sadness that I share news of the passing of ADAO Cofounder and unparalleled champion, Doug Larkin. He had been courageously battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for many years, [...]