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Swiss Billionaire, Stephan Schmidheiny, Found Guilty of Aggravated Manslaughter Sentenced to Prison for Asbestos-Related Deaths in Landmark Asbestos Trial
Posted on June 8, 2023 In a groundbreaking trial in Italy, Swiss billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny has been found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 392 individuals in Casale Monferrato, Italy. The [...]
Ensuring Consumer Safety: ADAO’s President, Linda Reinstein, Advocates for Stronger FDA Cosmetic Regulations at Public Meeting
Posted on June 1, 2023 Today, ADAO president and co-founder, Linda Reinstein, spoke at the Food and Drug Administration’s Public Meeting on Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetic Products about their role in keeping Americans safe [...]
Through the Lens of Resilience: Earl Dotter’s BADGES Poster Series Commemorating Asbestos Workers Continues (2015-2023)
Posted on June 1, 2023 "In the fall of 2014, I was having lunch with Barry Castleman. My collection of Employee Photo ID Badges was part of that conversation. I asked my old friend, “how [...]
Reflections on the 7th Anniversary of LCSA: The Wins, the Challenges, and the Future of Banning Asbestos
Posted on March 30, 2023 On June 16, 2023, we will celebrate the seventh anniversary of President Barack Obama signing The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA) into law. Following [...]
Breaking Barriers at iMig 2023: Advancing Mesothelioma Research and Management
Posted on May 30, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is thrilled to participate once again in the highly-esteemed exhibition organized by the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) and the French Cooperative Thoracic Intergroup [...]
Save the Date: Join Us for 15th Alton Miles for Meso Race on September 23 || Fight Against Mesothelioma
Posted on May 30, 2023 Mark your calendars for the 2023 Alton Miles for Meso fundraiser on Saturday, September 23, in honor of Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This is the 15th year the Asbestos Disease Awareness [...]
Asbestos Awareness Disease Organization Asbestos Fact Sheet || Unveiling the Dangers of Asbestos and Its Health Impacts (2023)
Posted on May 25, 2023 Asbestos Fact Sheet What is Asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers that were widely used in various industries due to their heat resistance, durability, and [...]
Embark on the Gripping Journey of “Healing a Community”: A Documentary on Libby’s Asbestos Crisis
Posted on May 24, 2023 Step into the riveting story of Libby, Montana, a community that faced an unprecedented public health emergency due to asbestos. Join us as the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
