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Through the Lens of Resilience: Earl Dotter’s BADGES Series – A Moving Tribute to Asbestos Workers (2015–2024)
Posted on January 28, 2025 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) proudly continues its impactful collaboration with acclaimed photojournalist Earl Dotter, unveiling the latest installment in the BADGES, "A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers." This [...]
House E&C Hearing: Chemical Safety Act a Decade Later – Asbestos, Industry Pressure, and Public Health at the Crossroads
Posted on January 23, 2025 Yesterday’s hearing, “A Decade Later: Assessing the Legacy and Impact of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress [...]
Promises, Corporate Greed: America’s Public Health in Turmoil Under EPA’s New Leadership
Posted on January 23, 2025 As Americans face a turbulent environmental landscape fraught with corporate overreach and broken promises, the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appointments under President Trump’s administration underscore a grim reality: profit [...]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO): Top Ten Facts about Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk (2025)
Posted on January 17, 2025 After nearly 20 years of receiving common questions, ADAO has collected facts from government agencies to answer some frequently asked questions about asbestos exposure and cancer risk. In light of [...]
ADAO’s New Website for the LA Wildfires, Toxic Debris and Air, and Asbestos Risks
ADAO’s New Website for the LA Wildfires, Toxic Debris and Air, and Asbestos Risks Posted January 16, 2025 Update: LA residents who lost their homes are now being told that it is safe to return. [...]
ADAO Release: LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS FACE HEIGHTENED RISK OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING FIRES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2025 LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS FACE HEIGHTENED RISK OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING FIRES Legacy Asbestos in Older Structures Poses Serious Health Risks After Natural Disasters Los Angeles, [...]
ADAO’s 2024 Highlights: Key Milestones, Actions, and Moments Driving Asbestos Prevention and Policy
ADAO’s 2024 Highlights: Key Milestones, Actions, and Moments Driving Asbestos Prevention and Policy Posted on December 26, 2024 As we close out the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) 20th anniversary, we are proud to say [...]
ADAO’s 20-Year Impact Report: Advancing Education, Advocacy, and Community
ADAO’s 20-Year Impact Report Posted on December 26, 2024 ADAO’s 20-Year Impact Report: Advancing Education, Advocacy, and Community In honor of our 20th anniversary, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has released a report highlighting [...]
Remembering Eric Jonckheere, A Relentless Advocate for Asbestos Victims and Justice
Posted on December 15, 2024 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) mourns the loss of Eric Jonckheere, a courageous leader, passionate advocate, and cherished ally in the global fight against asbestos. Eric’s extraordinary commitment to [...]
Year-End Giving: Donate Today and Support ADAO’s 2025 Asbestos Education, Advocacy, and Community Support
Support the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's year-end giving campaign to raise $20,000 by December 31, 2023. Your donations are vital for our 2024 goals to ban asbestos and end asbestos-caused diseases in the US. Join our fight against asbestos through education, advocacy, and community support. Every contribution brings us closer to a safer, asbestos-free future. Donate now to make a difference and enjoy 100% tax-deductible benefits.