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ADAO Urges the Rotterdam Convention Delegates to List Chrysotile Asbestos on the PIC List Now

Posted on May 12, 2015 by admin

Posted on May 1, 2015 The UN Rotterdam Convention is a critical piece of the global effort to prevent exposure to toxic chemicals, including asbestos.  Join in solidarity. Be heard. Share your message of support by posting pictures, short videos, and messages … Continue reading →

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AMIANTE ET CONVENTION DE ROTTERDAM : UN NOUVEAU SABOTAGE ANNONCÉ

Posted on May 12, 2015 by admin

UPDATED ON MAY 14, 2015 14 Mai 2015. Convention de Rotterdam 2015 : l’amiante chrysotile ne sera pas inscrit sur la liste des produits dangereux. Une victoire à la Pyrrhus pour l’industrie russe de l’amiante   Association Nationale de Défense des … Continue reading →

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NEWS from Italy: May 12, Stephan Schmidheiny’s Preliminary Hearing for Murder Begins

Posted on May 11, 2015 by admin

Posted on May 11, 2015 The Eternit bis trial begins on May the 12th 2015 “First preliminary hearing [1] concerning the request of the Turin Prosecution to commit Mr Schmidheiny to trial for the murder of 258 former Eternit workers … Continue reading →

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Press Release from India: List Chrysotile Asbestos in PIC List Ban Asbestos NOW!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by admin

Release Date – 30 April, 2015 Victims and Activists urge the Indian Government to Ban all forms of asbestos and allow listing of chrysotile asbestos as a hazardous substance at an upcoming UN meeting In a press conference held today, … Continue reading →

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“My recent scan results after radiation and closer to an asbestos ban in USA” by Lou Williams

Posted on March 14, 2015 by admin

Posted on March 14, 2015 “My recent scan results after radiation and closer to an asbestos ban in USA” by Lou Williams After a few days of fatigue and resting I am now sitting at the main computer ready to … Continue reading →

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“Canada is on the sidelines when it comes to banning asbestos trade” by Kathleen Ruff

Posted on March 1, 2015 by admin

Toronto Star: “Canada is on the sidelines when it comes to banning asbestos trade” by Kathleen Ruff  February 27, 2015 Canada is sending a terrible message to the rest of the world. Oppose responsible trade; reject scientific evidence; obstruct international co-operation. By: Kathleen Ruff … Continue reading →

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The 1st conference of the European Asbestos Forum – Update from Yvonne Waterman

Posted on February 23, 2015 by admin

  Yvonne Waterman, a GBAN Charter Member for the Netherlands, will be hosting a large international asbestos conference at the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on May 27th. The European Asbestos Forum (EAF) aims to improve networks … Continue reading →

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“Continuing health threat posed by asbestos-cement roofing: two case studies from Denmark” by Kathleen Ruff

Posted on February 4, 2015 by admin

Posted on February 4, 2015 SOURCE: Right on Canada  At a symposium on Why Is Asbestos Still A Health Problem? held in Copenhagen on December 12, 2014, Dr. Rolf Petersen presented two cases studies which showed individuals with mesothelioma, who had no … Continue reading →

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“Asbestos Health Awareness Campaign in Indonesia” by Paul Palmer and Samuel Anthonysz

Posted on January 5, 2015 by admin

NOTE: It was exciting to see the Global Ban Asbestos Network (GBAN), a non-profit and independent initiative, help Paul Palmer connect with the Indonesian GBAN Member, Darisman, for their Asbestos Health Awareness Campaign. GBAN was founded in 2010 by the Asbestos … Continue reading →

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“International Day of Asbestos Victims” Book by the French National Association for the Defense of Asbestos Victims (ANDEVA)

Posted on December 19, 2014 by admin

This book contains the proceedings from the “International Day of Asbestos Victims” symposium organized by French National Association for the Defense of Asbestos Victims (ANDEVA) which was held in Paris on October, 12 2012.  This two-part book includes presentations from … Continue reading →

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