The History of Global Asbestos Awareness Week: April 1 - 7 Updated on March 21, 2017 Each year, ADAO dedicates April 1-7 to increasing awareness of asbestos and preventing exposure by bringing together experts and victims from around the world to share, learn, and take action. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and there is no safe level [...]
2017 ADAO International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference: Know Before You Go! “Where Knowledge and Action Unite” April 7 - 9, 2017 Location: Renaissance Arlington Capital View Marriott 2017 Conference Info | Know Before You Go | Registration | Events | Agenda | Potomac Dinner Cruse | Awards Dinner | Brunch | Honorees | Speakers | [...]
Posted on February 27, 2017 Marilyn Amento in the US Senate. Photo Credit: Earl Dotter Asbestos legislation and regulation is so very important. We came so far during the last Congressional Session with the passage of TSCA Reform Legislation, which gave the EPA the power to prioritize 10 chemicals. The EPA chose asbestos [...]
Posted on February 27, 2016 Australia banned all forms of asbestos in 2003. Despite this, 2 million tonnes of white asbestos – chrysotile – are still manufactured and used every year. As recent stories show, some of this is still getting in to Australia. In pre-fab houses, even children’s crayons, asbestos is still being found. [...]
Posted on February 27, 2017 The world lost one of its best February 17. Andrew Schneider was a legendary investigative journalist, a true champion for truth and justice, and a beloved friend to many. He died of pulmonary disease at 74. Andrew was one of the preeminent reporters covering public health and environmental issues. His reporting [...]