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Press Release: ADAO ANNOUNCES ASBESTOS BAN BILL FLOOR VOTE AT THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES || Mesothelioma Awareness Day News Sparks Hope for an Asbestos Ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2020 ADAO ANNOUNCES ASBESTOS BAN BILL FLOOR VOTE AT THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mesothelioma Awareness Day News Sparks Hope for an Asbestos Ban WASHINGTON, DC - The Asbestos Disease [...]
Nearly 150 Mesothelioma Warriors Will be Honored on Race Bibs for the 12th Annual Alton Miles for Meso Virtual Race
Posted on September 25, 2020 As we join together for Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26th, and kickoff the weeklong virtual Miles for Meso fundraiser, we remember and honor Mesothelioma Warriors. Since the race is [...]
Asbestos Awareness Disease Organization (ADAO) Files Brief with District Court Supporting Its Petition to Require Reporting on Asbestos Under TSCA
2.18.2019: ADAO et al. vs Andrew Wheeler and the EPA 9.22.2020: ADAO et al. vs Andrew Wheeler and the EPA Updated on November 1, 2020 On November 12 at 1:30 pm PST there will be [...]
Protect Your Family: What You Need to Know About Legacy Asbestos that Can Still be Found in Your Homes, Schools, and Workplaces and on Consumer Shelves
Posted on September 24, 2020 Asbestos-contaminated products are still imported into the United States and found in homes, schools, buildings, and on consumer shelves throughout the country. Many Americans falsely believe asbestos has already been [...]
Five Things You Should Know about EPA’s New Asbestos Failure and the Need to Pass the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act
Posted on September 18, 2020 On August 28, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency’ (EPA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) released their hard-hitting independent report. The report confirmed what many asbestos experts and stakeholders had [...]
ADAO Applauds California State Legislature for passing the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Ban 12 Toxic Ingredients
Posted on September 18, 2020 The Asbestos Awareness Disease Organization (ADAO) is thrilled that the California State Legislature passed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Assembly Bill 2762) which was co authored by Assembly Members Al Muratsuchi [...]
3 Simple Ways You Can Join the Miles for Meso Ban Asbestos Team, Raise Awareness, and Support ADAO
Posted on September 14, 2020 We are getting close to the Alton Miles for Meso Race and fundraiser event! There are 3 simple things you can do to join the community, raise awareness, and support [...]
ADAO Urges EPA Administrator Wheeler to Heed Strong Direction from of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 ADAO Urges EPA Administrator Wheeler to Heed Strong Direction from of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals EPA Draft Risk Evaluation Determined to be Flawed and Inadequate; SACC Urges EPA to [...]
Labor Day: Asbestos Remains a Leading Workplace Killer — Prevention is The Only Cure
Posted on September 7, 2020 Before you start your Labor Day BBQ and enjoy a day of rest, I encourage you to take a minute to reflect on workers’ sacrifices, achievements, and the unions who [...]