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AFEVA: THE ETERNIT TRIAL: THE DEFENSE IS GIVEN LEAVE TO SPEAK

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Associazione Famigliari e Vittime dell’Amianto (AFEVA) Association Nationale de Défense des Victimes de l’Amiante (ANDEVA)- NEW REPORT: THE TURIN TRIAL THE CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION On the 26th and 27th of September, the hearings of the Eternit trial in Turin … Continue reading →

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ANDEVA (France) and “The Turin Trial: The Case for the Prosecution”

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

ANDEVA is a French NGO that, as the National Association for the defense of asbestos victims, brings together many victims’ groups, families, and public health activists concerned with problems linked to asbestos. In 2011, ANDEVA members numbered approximately 23,000. The … Continue reading →

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Canada: “This is a critical moment for the Quebec asbestos industry” by Kathleen Ruff

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

This is a critical moment for the Quebec asbestos industry. Baljit Chadha, head of the consortium of investors who want to open the Jeffrey mine and exports millions of tons of asbestos to Asia, is presenting its financial plan to … Continue reading →

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Asbestos Conference October 23 and 24 in Brussels by Eric Jonckheere

Posted on September 24, 2011 by admin

ABEVA and IOTA Asbestos Conference – Sunday, October 23 at the Bozar Palace in Brussels NEW Please email your asbestos victims’ photos on the wall of the Palais of Justice in Belguim by October 22, 2011 I am pleased to … Continue reading →

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“Mesothelioma deaths reported to the WHO increased twofold in 15 years” by Dr. Vanya Delgermaa

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

Our paper entitled “Global mesothelioma deaths reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) between 1994 and 2008” was recently accepted by the Bulletin of the WHO and published online (http://www.who.int/bulletin/online_first/11-086678.pdf) The overall mortality rates of reported mesothelioma were less than 10 … Continue reading →

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Eternit Trial Update by Silvana Mossano, La Stampa Journalist

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

Note: For the ease of global sharing, we have posted the La Stampa article in Italian and English “Sunday July the 17th, 2011 Alessandria edition of La Stampa by Silvana Mossano, Torino, Italy Arrivano i francesi. Saranno i 5 legali … Continue reading →

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“ROCA CONGRATULATES INDIA FOR CHANGING ITS POSITION ON CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS”

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

Below is an important statement from the Rotterdam Convention Alliance (ROCA). The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization congratulates ROCA and our colleagues in Geneva on their momentous efforts to secure India’s support to include Chrysotile (white) asbestos in the Prior Informed … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Remembering our Brave Veterans Who Gave Their Lives for Our Country

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization is remembering the brave men and women who lost their lives fighting for our country and those who also lost their lives from asbestos-caused diseases as a result of being exposed to asbestos during their … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Canada’s Deadly Asbestos Exports by Kathleen Ruff

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

In spite of the political support of both the Quebec government and the Canadian government http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/canada-labeled-immoral-asbestos-pusher-as-harper-visits-quebec-mining-town/article1999035/, the asbestos industry has still not succeeded in its plan to open up the Jeffrey underground mine in the town of Asbestos and revive … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show: “Quebec and the Dark Side of Asbestos”

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin

Brilliantly ‘The Daily Show’ focused on Quebec and the dark side of asbestos last night. Watch the video and post your comment on Jon Stewart’s forum. As a mesothelioma widow, it is reprehensible that Mr. Bernard Coulombe, President of the … Continue reading →

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Canada: “This is a critical moment for the Quebec asbestos industry” by Kathleen Ruff

UPDATE: Canada’s Deadly Asbestos Exports by Kathleen Ruff

The Daily Show: “Quebec and the Dark Side of Asbestos”

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