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Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO): Top Ten Asbestos Facts (2024)
Published on January 29, 2024 ADAO's Top Ten Asbestos Facts (2024) Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Each year, asbestos kills an estimated 40,000 Americans. There is no safe or controlled use of asbestos. Asbestos can [...]
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act of 2024 Resource Page
Updated on January 26, 2024 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act of 2024 Resource Page Since 2016, Congress has introduced eight Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Acts, four in the House, and four [...]
ADAO Press Release: EXPERTS CALL FOR EPA TO ENACT COMPLETE ASBESTOS BAN
Speakers Highlight the Human Cost of Asbestos Exposure and Inaction in Meeting with White House Officials FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) brought together a coalition [...]
Revealing Firefighter Risks: Attend the Screening of BURNED: Protecting the Protectors and Panel Talk in Charleston Hosted by Motley Rice LLC
Posted on January 5, 2024 Charleston, SC: Motley Rice LLC warmly invites firefighters from across South Carolina to the special screening of the compelling 30-minute documentary, "BURNED," on January 11th at 6:00 pm at the [...]
Remembering Jim Fite: A Lifelong Crusader Against Asbestos, Founder of the White Lung Association and a Beacon of Courage and Commitment
Posted on January 3, 2024 “I deeply regret to inform you that Jim Fite, founder and longtime executive director of the White Lung Association (WLA), the first asbestos victims’ group in the US, died at [...]
Statement from ADAO President Linda Reinstein Critiques Reviewers’ Comments on EPA’s Asbestos Part 2 Risk Evaluation White Paper || ADAO Voices Deep Concerns About Reviewers’ Comments and EPA Process
December 27, 2023 -- Peer Reviewer Comments on the White Paper: Quantitative Human Health Approach to be Applied in the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2—Supplemental Evaluation including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos [...]
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month: Uniting with Firefighters to Champion Asbestos Prevention and Policy Reform
Posted on January 3, 2024 January marks Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to recognize the efforts of organizations like the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in combating cancer among firefighters. Firefighters are [...]
Advocacy in Action Video: Mobilizing for Final Passage of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act
Send Your Letter Today -- Tell Congress: Americans need the ARBAN Act now! VIDEO: "Advocacy in Action: Urging Congress to Ban Asbestos" Posted on December 27, 2023 Asbestos, a widely acknowledged carcinogen, continues to pose [...]
Year-End Giving 2023: Donate Today and Support ADAO’s 2024 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.
2024: Comparative Analysis of Legislative vs. Regulatory Strategies in Asbestos Control
Explore our comprehensive 2024 analysis comparing the legislative and regulatory approaches to asbestos control. Delve into the strengths of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (ARBAN) against the EPA's Chrysotile Asbestos Part I Final Rule, examining their scope, legal implications, and impact on public health. Understand the nuances of these strategies, including the potential legal challenges and the balance between industry impact and health risks. This analysis highlights the pressing need for a clear, enforceable legislative solution like ARBAN in the ongoing battle against asbestos. Join us in advocating for a safer future free from asbestos-related risks.