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Remembering a Giant in Public Health Advocacy: Andy Igrejas, a Friend, Colleague, and Committed Activist
Posted on June 18, 2018 My sorrow is deep as I share the news that Andy Igrejas, National Campaign Director and longtime executive director of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF), died peacefully on Saturday. Please [...]
ADAO Interview with Fernanda Giannasi, Founder of the Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA)
Posted on June 15, 2018 A couple weeks ago, I had the honor of interviewing Fernanda Giannasi, President & Founder of the Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA), who organized the the powerful [...]
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform: New June 8, 2018 Prioritization and Risk Evaluation Documents
June 8, 2018 -- UPDATED Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform Landing Page This page provides an overview of how the EPA conducts risk evaluations for chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as [...]
ADAO Celebrates Asbestos Film, Dirty Laundry’s Selection into Seven Film Festivals Across the Country
Posted on June 8, 2018 Zack Johnson, Conor Lewis, and Bryan Lemon are the young minds behind the latest asbestos documentary, “Dirty Laundry.” From the San Luis Obispo mountains to the Hoboken shores -- this [...]
2018 RAISE YOUR VOICE || ADAO’s #ENDMeso 6-Word Quote Campaign
Posted on June 6, 2018 RAISE YOUR VOICE || #ENDMeso Six-word quote GOOGLE FORM 2017 RAISE YOUR VOICE || #ENDMeso Six-word Quote Graphics Turn your anger into action! Submit your six-word quote, along with a photo, about how asbestos or mesothelioma [...]
Press Release: ADAO Issues a Statement from its President and Co-founder, Linda Reinstein, on the Disappointment of the EPA’s Failure to Recognize Legacy Asbestos as a Deadly Hazard
June 1, 2018 ADAO Issues a Statement from its President and Co-founder, Linda Reinstein, on the Disappointment of the EPA’s Failure to Recognize Legacy Asbestos as a Deadly Hazard Washington, DC — June 1, 2018 — The Asbestos Disease [...]
The EPA Turns a Blind Eye on Deadly Asbestos Legacy in Homes, Schools, Workplaces, and Our Environment
Press Release: ADAO Issues a Statement from its President and Co-founder, Linda Reinstein, on the Disappointment of the EPA’s Failure to Recognize Legacy Asbestos as a Deadly Hazard Sign the petition to Ban Asbestos in the [...]
Industry’s FAIR, FACT, and PROTECT Asbestos Victims Legislation were Written to Deny Asbestos Victims Justice
Posted on May 31, 2018 The Asbestos Industry, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), have worked together to draft and pass state and Federal legislation that denies asbestos victims [...]
Remembering the Legacy of Jock McCulloch, Who Passionately Fought for Truth and Justice
Posted on May 31, 2018 Jock McCulloch was an internationally renowned writer, researcher, professor, human rights advocate and friend. His extensive work had a huge impact in the field of occupational health and safety. From [...]
ADAO is Gearing up for the 10th Annual Miles for Meso in Alton, IL — Join the Global Team Today!
Register for the Miles for Meso Race Submit a Mesothelioma Warrior Name Updated on July 23, 2018 Posted on May 31, 2018 10th Annual Miles for Meso 5K Race and 3K Walk/Fun-Run Registration is officially [...]