Posted on May 16, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) proudly stands in solidarity as part of an open letter advocating for an amendment to the Rotterdam Convention to enhance its effectiveness while upholding the consensus principle. This amendment aimed to enable Parties that wished to share information about hazardous chemicals to continue doing [...]
Posted on May 16, 2023 Last Sunday, CNN's captivating new Sunday primetime series, "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper," delved deep into the claims made against Johnson & Johnson regarding their talc baby powder. In the episode titled "Shaken: Baby Powder on Trial," CNN Chief Investigative Correspondent and Anchor Pamela Brown presented exclusive reporting on [...]
Posted on May 16, 2023 Reuters’ recent article "The toxic dust from Turkey's earthquakes" offers a compelling exploration of the catastrophic earthquakes that struck Turkey in February 2023. These devastating natural disasters resulted in the release of hazardous substances, including asbestos, silica, mercury, and lead. This in-depth report sheds light on the severe consequences of [...]
Posted on April 1, 2023 On April 30th, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) announced the “Dirty Dozen” list of employers, showcasing which corporations put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices. The Dirty Dozen report is released each year as part of the observance of International Workers’ Memorial [...]
Posted on April 1, 2023 Each year, asbestos exposure claims the lives of over 40,000 Americans. Despite this deadly substance's known harms and dangers, companies continue to import and use it. However, there is a glimmer of hope. On April 4th, 2022, the Olin Corporation announced a 7-year plan to phase out all asbestos use [...]