August is here! Today is the 11th Annual World Lung Cancer Day. According to the American Cancer Society’s estimate, in 2022 there were about 236,740 new cases of lung cancer. Help us raise awareness today: ADAO’s research reveals that an estimated 25% of lung cancer deaths may be caused from asbestos exposure.
We have been working hard behind the scenes on several big projects and events that we are excited to share. July was a whirlwind as we submitted comments to the docket for the two EPA proposed rules for Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos & Asbestos Reporting. We were joined by countless members of the community who spoke in support of strengthening the rule. The recent Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families and ADAO op-ed, Asbestos Has Been a Problem for Decades-- Will This Congress Do Something? showcases what a battle it has been to get this far. While ADAO is grateful to see these landmark steps EPA is taking, we are still aware there is much to be done and we continue to work hard.
On August 17th, ADAO will host our 17th Congressional Staff Briefing, Impact of Asbestos on Public Health, Environment, and Economy, to discuss the past, current, and future impacts of asbestos and the need to move forward to ban all six asbestos fibers. In light of the new Lancet article, Carcinogenicity of occupational exposure as a firefighter, banning asbestos is even more important. Joining me at the briefing will be Barry Castleman, ScD; Raja Flores, MD; Arthur L. Frank, MD, PhD; Brent Kynoch, Managing Director of the Environmental Information Association; Greg Russell, International Association of Fire Fighters; and Robert Sussman, JD. ADAO is thankful to the many professionals who have helped ADAO over the past 18 years.
Save the dates Sept. 16 & 17 if you haven’t already, for ADAO’s 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference (AAPC)! Presenters will gather in Atlanta, GA for two days as we stream ADAO exclusive “Asbestos: Art, Advocacy, and Action” Festival, host our Saturday Academic Conference, “Where Knowledge and Action Unite, and end the powerhouse conference with our Awards and Recognition Ceremony. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, our event will stream globally for free; however, registration is required and opens August 15th!
Keep an eye out for our upcoming “Meet the Speakers and Honorees” Blog Series, which will start on August 15th! We will highlight our amazing line up of AAPC presenters and honorees, including our Keynote Speaker David Boraks, creator behind award-winning radio documentary, “Asbestos Town.” Thank you to our incredible sponsors and donors who make this conference possible.
August and September events and actions remember us that together we make change happen!
Linda Reinstein
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"Never Back Down" 2018 Keynote Speaker: Patrick J. Morrison, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
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Global Asbestos and Mesothelioma Calendar |
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- August 1, 2022: World Lung Cancer Day
- August 6-9, 22: IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer, Vienna, Austria
- August 17, 2022 at 12 pm ET: ADAO’s 17th Congressional Staff Briefing -- Staffers Only
- August 22, 2022: ADAO’s Educational Community Meeting for Olin, Oxy, and Westlake Chlor-Alkali Workers and Their Families in Louisiana -- By invitation only
- September 2022: Mesothelioma Awareness Month
- September 16 – 17, 2022: ADAO’s 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Virtual Conference Globally Streaming
- Friday, September 16, 2022 at 9:00 am ET: “Asbestos: Art, Advocacy, and Action” Festival
- Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 9:00 am ET: Saturday Academic Conference: “Where Knowledge and Action Unite”
- Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm ET:: Awards and Recognition Ceremony
- September 26, 2022: 14th Alton Miles for Meso Race
- September 26, 2022: Mesothelioma Awareness Day
- September 30, 2022: Rare Cancer Day
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