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ADAO Announces “Exploring the Intersection of Art, Advocacy, and Academia: The 18th Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference” on September 9, 2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will host our Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference, Exploring the Intersection of Art, Advocacy, and Academia, on September 9, 2023, at the AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington, DC. The conference will focus on three themes: Art, Advocacy, and Academia, and will feature a diverse group [...]

admin2023-07-16T10:30:52-07:00May 16th, 2023|

Challenging Asbestos Profiteers: The Global Struggle for Transparency and Accountability at the Rotterdam Convention

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 [...]

admin2023-05-19T07:20:55-07:00May 16th, 2023|

The Hidden Dangers: CNN Delves into Asbestos Beyond the Johnson & Johnson Talc Scandal

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 [...]

admin2023-06-23T14:23:11-07:00May 16th, 2023|

The Devastating Aftermath: Unveiling the Hazards of Asbestos Exposure in Turkey’s Earthquakes

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 [...]

admin2023-05-19T07:21:58-07:00May 16th, 2023|

OxyChem Named on National COSH’s “Dirty Dozen” List for Importing and Using Asbestos

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 [...]

admin2023-05-02T14:35:38-07:00April 30th, 2023|