Mesothelioma Awareness Day: Why It Matters
September 26th is Mesothelioma Awareness Day, an important day to learn about this rare but serious type of cancer. Mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs, heart, and abdomen. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, a harmful material that was once used...
ADAO’s Push for Asbestos Ban Gains Momentum: Join the Advocacy
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) continues its strong advocacy for a nationwide ban on the use of asbestos. Though the use of this carcinogen has been limited over the past several decades, it still poses a significant risk to workers and their...
Today Is Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Will you join us in wearing blue today? September 26 is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. On this day every year we honor and support the victims of this terrible disease and their families and loved ones. We use this day to educate people about Mesothelioma, a...
Paul Brodeur, who exposed environmental hazards, dies at age 92
In 1968 Paul Brodeur, a writer for The New Yorker magazine, published an article titled “The Magic Mineral” which brought the catastrophic story of asbestos to light for the general public. His long form article revealed the health hazards of one of the most common...