9/11 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION would like to be able to devote more space to the many varied contaminants released in the fall of the WTC Towers. Efforts to limit the liability of corporations responsible for the unregulated use of asbestos, and the failure of our government to act protectively has led to so much illness nationwide, as well as here in NYC in the wake of the environemental disaster, that it seems to us urgent to keep a spotlight on current developments. Below you will findr some useful links, and some of the current news stories -- stories which before would have been included in our regular monthly pages.
This page has been begun, and dedicated to our ally in efforts to end the suffering of so many whose lives are jeopardized by the corporate greed of those who mine and manufacture asbestos In Memoriam Les Skramstead a tireless, outspoken advocate for those who had passed away or those affected by asbestos, Les helped launch the Center for Asbestos Related Diseases, which has screened and provided health care to thousands of Libby residents. He fought asbestosis for many years, and finally, on January 21, 2007, succumbed, at 69, to mesothelioma. Les Skramstad was not only an outspoken advocate He will be always Les always said that a man's word was as good as his handshake. He's held some powerful people to their word. and Alan Reinstein President and Co-founder with his wife Linda and friend Doug Harmon, of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization,, dedicated to exposing the hidden epidemic of asbestos disease that is killing thousands of Americans every year. After a courageous battle, he died, at 63, from mesothelioma on May 22, 2006. He leaves behind his wife, three children and two grandchildren. Alan spoke to countless patients and their families and always found an inspirational message of hope.
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Resources & Links:
Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 as amended by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on July 31, 2007
for more information on the Ban Asbestos Information Act, and on how to support it, see http://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/get_involved/legislativeS852.htmlAsbestos Disease Awareness Organization, founded by asbestos victims and their families. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to help ensure their rights are fairly represented and protected, while raising public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and often deadly asbestos related diseases. ADAO is an independent organization funded through voluntary contributions and staffed by volunteers. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization
http://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org Committee to Protect Mesothelioma Victims
No website. Email: cpmv_asbestos@yahoo.com
NYCOSH Asbestos Links and News page
http://www.nycosh.org/workplace_hazards/Asbestos/asbestos.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) data on the number of deaths of U.S. residents aged 15 or older with asbestosis recorded as an underlying or contributing cause on the death certificate, 1968–1999.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/niosh-Chartbook/imagedetail.asp?imgid=217The Environmental Working Group, ASBESTOS Think Again http:// www.ewg.org/reports/asbestos/ Libby, Montana, a High Plains Films documentary about asbestos poisoning and the deaths of more than 200 people
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