EVERY 13 MINUTES
An American Dies from
Asbestos-Related Diseases
Asbestos is still legal. This fight is far from over. Over 1 million Americans have died from asbestos-related diseases since 2004. It’s time to act.
255,000
Global Deaths Each Year
From Asbestos-Related Diseases
40,000
U.S. Deaths Each Year
From Asbestos Exposure
1,100,000
Americans Have Died Since 1991 From Asbestos-Related Illnesses
109
Americans Die Every Day From Asbestos Diseases
The Ongoing Threat of Asbestos
You are not safe. Asbestos remains legal and in use, with the danger only increasing.
Many believe asbestos has been banned, but that’s far from the truth. Partial bans exist, but they are limited, weak and can be overturned in court. Meanwhile:
• New asbestos products continue to be imported.
• Current restrictions face constant threats in court.
• Exposure risks persist in homes, schools, and workplaces.
Without decisive action, asbestos will continue to threaten lives for at least another decade.
This isn’t over. We are still at risk—our children are still at risk. The time to act is now.
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Send a letter to Congress demanding they pass the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos New Act (ARBAN) to ban asbestos once and for all!
We can’t allow another generation to die from an entirely preventable crisis.
Real People, Real Lives Lost
The Human Cost of Inaction
Behind every statistic is a real person, with families and futures cut short by asbestos exposure.
Asbestos affects everyone—young and old. It’s not just a problem of the past; more young people are being diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases:
Julie was only 35 years old when he was diagnosed.
Tamron was diagnosed with mesothelioma at just 21.
Terran was diagnosed at 14.
Paul passed away from mesothelioma at 34.
No one is safe—from construction workers to schoolchildren. Asbestos can take decades to reveal its deadly effects. By then, it’s often too late. We must act now before more lives are lost.
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The Preventable Crisis
No matter what you may have heard, asbestos is still legal in the United States of America.
Asbestos Is Still Legal in the U.S.
While nearly 70 countries, including the U.K. and Canada, have banned asbestos, the U.S. has not. Between 2004 and 2024, the U.S. imported over 17,000 metric tons of asbestos. Worse still, any existing bans are at risk of being overturned in court, leaving us vulnerable for the next decade and beyond. This is not just a health crisis but an environmental justice issue affecting communities of color.
Read the factsPolicy Failures Have Cost Lives
For years, legislative efforts to ban asbestos have failed.
Seventeen bills have been introduced in Congress, but none have passed. Every year, asbestos kills thousands of Americans due to this lack of action.
The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act of 2024 is our best chance to permanently ban asbestos. Without this legislation, court rulings could undo even the limited bans we have now. The asbestos industry continues to lobby for its survival, putting lives at risk. We cannot afford to wait any longer.
We can prevent future asbestos-related deaths.
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The Facts Don’t Lie: Asbestos Is Still in Use and We Are Not Safe
Every 13 minutes, another American dies from asbestos-related diseases. Even though the public may believe asbestos is a thing of the past, it’s not. Loopholes in the law, court rulings, and continued imports mean asbestos will continue to threaten lives for years to come. This is a preventable crisis, but we need action now to ensure no more families suffer.
We can prevent asbestos-related deaths.
“I lost my husband to mesothelioma, and no family should ever have to endure this.
— Linda Reinstein, Co-founder of ADAO
Together, we can make sure this never happens to another family again.”