Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)

06/02/2026

NEWS! ADAO Returns to the Fifth Circuit to Defend the Science and Strengthen Asbestos Protections

“If EPA cannot ban asbestos, it’s unclear under what circumstances EPA could ever ban a chemical,” said Laura Glickman, a Justice Department attorney representing EPA.

Listen to the Fifth Circuit oral arguments -- link in blog below.

Stay tuned — ADAO will be hosting an important webinar next week.

Thank you to all who support, donate, and share with ADAO. You are the fuel to achieve our shared goals.

Posted on June 2, 2026 ADAO Returns to the Fifth Circuit to Defend the Science and Strengthen Asbestos Protections "If EPA cannot ban asbestos, it's unclear under what circumstances EPA could ever ban a chemical," said Laura Glickman, a Justice Department attorney representing EPA.

05/31/2026

BIG! Tomorrow, ADAO returns to the Fifth Circuit to defend the science behind EPA's Chrysotile Asbestos Rule and advocate for stronger protections against asbestos exposure. Nearly 40 years after EPA's 1989 asbestos ban was challenged in this court, our fight continues.

A few days remain before the June 1, 2026 court case that could sha...

05/30/2026

Hot Off the Press! ADAO June Newsletter: ADAO Returns to Court, AAPC 2026 Registration Opens, and Asbestos-Contaminated Toys Recalled

Email from Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Donate eNewsletter Sign-Up ADAO Leadership 2026 Sponsors and Donors Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act "kNOw Asbestos" Website Blogs and eNewsletter

05/23/2026

𝟏𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝟏𝟎 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬. Why ADAO Is Returning to the Fifth Circuit Court on June 1, Nearly 40 Years After the 1989 Asbestos Ban Was Overturned to Fight for Public Health

On June 1, 2026, ADAO will return to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans for oral arguments in the legal challenge to EPA’s 2024 chrysotile asbestos rule.

This new 10-day campaign highlights the facts about , the importance of prevention, and why this historic case matters for public health, workers, families, and future generations.

Read the full blog and learn more: https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/10-day-asbestos-court-campaign/

05/22/2026

BREAKING NEWS: CPSC Recalls Sand-Filled Children’s Toys After Asbestos Contamination Discovery
Breaking News! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 121,000 Orb Funkee squeeze toys after testing identified tremolite asbestos in the sand filling inside the products.

Earlier this year, ADAO sent letters to the CPSC and EPA urging federal regulators to investigate children’s products containing sand or mineral fillers after similar recalls in Australia and the United Kingdom identified asbestos contamination in comparable products.

ADAO continues to call for broader review and testing of sand-based consumer products to help prevent asbestos exposure and protect public health.

April 1, 2026 ADAO Letter to CPSC and EPA Posted on May 22, 2026 ADAO Warned Federal Regulators About Similar Products on April 1, 2026 On May 21, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of more than 121,000 Orb Funkee squeeze toys after testing identified fibrous...

05/13/2026

Why Nearly 150,000 Petition Supporters Still Demand: “Ban in the U.S. Now — Without Loopholes or Exemptions”
Nearly a decade after ADAO launched the petition calling for a full ban on asbestos, the fight continues in federal courts, Congress, and public health policy.

ADAO heads to the same court that overturned the 1989 ban on June 1st. Every voice still matters today.

Read and share the latest update

Posted on May 13, 2026 Why Nearly 150,000 Petition Supporters Still Demand: “Ban Asbestos in the U.S. Now — Without Loopholes or Exemptions” When we launched the "Ban Asbestos in the U.S. Now

05/01/2026

Hot Off the Press: ADAO May Newsletter

Defending EPA’s Part 1 Asbestos Rule in Court, advancing new legal action on Part II and the East Wing, and expanding global prevention efforts.

This month, ADAO highlights ongoing litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, continued efforts to hold decision-makers accountable, and expanded prevention initiatives reaching communities worldwide.

Email from Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Donate eNewsletter Sign-Up ADAO Leadership 2026 Sponsors and Donors Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act "kNOw Asbestos" Website Blogs and eNewsletter

04/08/2026

Solidarity: Successes in Advancing Asbestos Prevention, Policy, and Action Continue Throughout April

Following strong global engagement, ADAO is extending efforts throughout April. The unanimous U.S. Senate resolution (S.Res. 666) reinforces growing bipartisan commitment to prevention and public health.

With leadership from partners including IOSH and BOHS, this year’s campaign expanded multilingual access, digital tools, and global reach.

Asbestos is a known carcinogen with no safe level of exposure. Prevention saves lives.

Continue the momentum—share your participation and help advance prevention, policy, and action.

Solidarity: Successes in Advancing Asbestos Prevention, Policy, and Action Continue Throughout April Posted on April 7, 2026 In response to strong global engagement and your support, ADAO is extending Global Asbestos Awareness Week efforts throughout April.  This progress was

04/07/2026

It's Day Seven of .

Today’s theme: Virtual Candlelight Vigil to Honor and Remember Asbestos Victims Worldwide

Today, we honor and remember Mavis (UK) — "I fight on for all our Meso Warriors past, present, and future."

Features a quote by Prof. Kevin Bampton, British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS): "The WHO estimates that twice as many people will die as a result of the asbestos industry as from uncontrolled climate change."

🇺🇦 Watch in Ukrainian: "Азбест: Вбивця, якого ви не бачите" — ADAO PSA → https://youtu.be/7LGZKNf7oOE

🕯️ Light a candle in honor and memory of asbestos victims. Join our global virtual candlelight vigil. → https://grateful.org/light-a-candle/

ADAO sincerely thanks the Global Awareness Asbestos Week (GAAW) Sponsors: Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP (Platinum), Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP (Platinum), The Gori Law Firm (Gold), Motley Rice LLC (Gold), Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (Silver).

Due to this year’s overwhelming engagement, Global Asbestos Awareness Week will be extended for the rest of April.

https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/2026-gaaw-day-seven/

 Press Release and   Video Ukrainian (Українська) In response to overwhelming engagement, ADAO will extend Global Asbestos Awareness Week throughout the entire month of April. Global Asbestos Awareness Week Official Partners for Prevention Global Asbestos Awareness Week 20...

04/06/2026

It’s Day Six of .

Today’s theme: Empower Prevention: Technology for Global Access
We honor Sara (France) — “Someone Pulled the Emergency Brake!” -- who shares her important story.

Featuring a quote by Ruth Wilkinson, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health: “Asbestos remains a major issue around the world and is the biggest cause of occupational cancer. We want to see more action to prevent exposure, manage asbestos risks, and ultimately save lives.”

🇫🇷 Watch in French: “L’amiante: le tueur que vous ne voyez pas” — ADAO PSA → https://youtu.be/Ab7RyvDWsms

👉 Explore three key prevention tools:
• The Source: 20 Years of Asbestos Knowledge — ADAO’s AI-powered chatbot delivering two decades of advocacy and science in nearly 100 languages
• kNØw Asbestos — a comprehensive education platform
• Asbestos Action Navigator — practical guidance for prevention and response

Together, these resources form a growing hub of fact sheets, infographics, videos, and conference materials that bring expert knowledge directly into homes, schools, and workplaces.

Special thanks to our 2026 Day Six Organizing Partners for Prevention: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and the British Occupational Hygiene Society.
https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/2026-gaaw-day-six/

 Press Release and  Video French (Français) Posted on March 30, 2026 DAY SIX – April 6, 2026 | Empower Prevention: Technology for Global Access On Day Six of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, we