For Immediate Release: September 19, 2017 Report: After Years of Decline, Asbestos Imports Nearly Doubled in 2016 Public Health Groups Urge EPA to Ban Asbestos WASHINGTON – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, an independent nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure – along with the Environmental Working Group, a consumer advocacy group that empowers people to [...]

NRDC, partner groups spotlight disingenuous ‘reform’ effort, spending proposals that will harm Americans   WASHINGTON (July 11, 2017) – A coalition of environmental and consumer protection groups have launched a week-long 6-figure television ad, warning of serious threats to public health, safety and welfare if a campaign to erode protections by the Trump administration, GOP leaders [...]

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 [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2017 Possible Asbestos Violations by OxyChem Spur Lawsuit Threat  While EPA Debates Potential Ban, Advocates Point to Data Suggesting Company Failed to Report Imports as Required by Law  Washington, DC -- Yesterday, public health advocates began the process to sue Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) for its apparent failure to inform the [...]

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Urges U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Ban Deadly Asbestos ADAO Calls on EPA to Deny Exemptions for the Chlor-Alkali Industry For Immediate Release: May 30, 2017 WASHINGTON – May 30, 2017 – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) an independent nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure, released a statement from [...]