Updated on March 20, 2025 The History of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (April 1–7) || One Word. One Week. One World. Asbestos is a known carcinogen. There is no safe level of exposure, yet it continues to be mined, used, and imported, putting millions at risk. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence and decades of advocacy, the [...]
March 18, 2025 Join nearly 150,00 supporters and sign the “Ban Asbestos in the US Now, Without Loopholes or Exemptions” petition today. As we reflect on the first anniversary of the EPA's Part One Chrysotile Asbestos Rule announcement, which regulated one type of asbestos fiber and six limited conditions of use, we are proud to [...]
Posted on February 28, 2025 Join nearly 150,00 supporters and sign the “Ban Asbestos in the US Now, Without Loopholes or Exemptions” petition today. On March 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee will hold a hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi as Deputy Administrator of the Environmental [...]
Posted February 28, 2025 Asbestos continues to be a significant, ongoing public health crisis, contributing to an estimated 40,000 deaths across the United States each year. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence confirming its dangers and decades of advocacy from public health experts, organizations, and affected families, asbestos remains legally imported and used in the country to [...]
Posted on February 21, 2025 The Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (PACNY) will hold its annual conference on February 27th and 28th, 2025, at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. This two-day event will bring together experts in environmental health, asbestos abatement, and asbestos regulation to address key industry challenges. Among the featured sessions, [...]