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03/22/2024

The EPA announced this week a New Rule that applies to the ongoing uses of Chrysotile asbestos within the United States.

According to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO):

"Though this is a landmark step forward, its scope is limited.

It only addresses one of six asbestos fibers, and only applies to six cases of use, leaving the door open to other types of asbestos and other applications of this toxic chemical to remain legal in the future."

“While closing the door to chrysotile imports is a historic step, the EPA rule does not restrict importation and use of five other recognized asbestos fibers,” said Linda Reinstein Co-founder and President of ADAO.

“We are also alarmed that the rule allows an unnecessarily long transition period and creates inconsistent compliance deadlines for certain asbestos users that will enable dangerous exposure to chrysotile asbestos to continue for years to come.”

For this reason, the ADAO and many other advocates are continuing to call for Congress to Ban Asbestos and ALL uses without ongoing loopholes.

You can HELP by:

1) Adding your name to the petition to Ban Asbestos NOW
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/banasbestos

2) Sending a prefilled letter to congress for support of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act
https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/IAFF/Campaigns/107902/Respond

3) Sharing educational resources and Asbestos facts with others

2 minutes can truly make a difference towards a safer future for us all 💚🌎

For more information check out the links below:

FAQs and Quotes on EPA Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos Rule
https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/faqs-and-quotes-on-epa-part-1-chrysotile-asbestos-rule/

The EPA’s Chrysotile Asbestos Partial Ban: A Major Milestone, But Not the Finish Line
https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/the-epas-chrysotile-asbestos-partial-ban-a-major-milestone-but-not-the-finish-line/

Press Release: NEW EPA ASBESTOS RULE is a Landmark Step Forward but WILL NOT BAN ALL imports and use
https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/press-release-new-epa-asbestos-rule-is-a-landmark-step-forward-but-will-not-ban-all-imports-and-uses-of-deadly-chemical/

02/22/2024

Friends, Family, Fellow Vets and Community members we have a local nonprofit in need of your help Idaho Backcountry Veterans (IBV)

IBV announced they are competing in a local non-profit challenge for the MVP TV show and educational docuseries 🎉

You do not have to live in Idaho to help, IBV encourages Vets and their families from all over the Nation to join in on their adventures 🇺🇸

There are NO costs to show your support and you can help by simply:

1) liking, commenting, or sharing this post
2) clicking the link below and signing up to become a supporter (scroll to the bottom of the page & click on "Support Idaho Backcountry Veterans")
3) create or start a fundraiser of your own

The best way you can possibly help is by word of mouth and sharing to reach more Veterans. Please also consider donating to their cause and sharing their mission with friends!! Thank you ALL 💚🌎

LINK to Become a Supporter:
https://fundly.com/ibv

https://fundly.com/ibv?ft_src=email_share_mobile

LINK to IBV's Announcement:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3gnJ6S31eruxwVc3/?mibextid=ZbWKwL






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For more information or to stay up-to-date on upcoming events, check out IBV's website:
https://www.backcountryveterans.org/

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02/21/2024

Thank you Idaho Backcountry Veterans. Good luck on your Nonprofit challenge and keep up the amazing work 🇺🇸

Huge thanks to Hannah Twitchell with .environmental for coming out to support us during our challenge this evening!

12/23/2023

Free Skating & Family Fun for the Holidays

11/20/2023

11/16/2023

Lead poisoning in 2023?

Applesauce and many other products recalled by the FDA this week due to recent reports of extremely high levels of lead across the US.

For more information please check out the FDA’s website: Investigation of Elevated Lead Levels (November 2023) | FDA

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023

CDC: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00500.asp

[OR] Contact your healthcare provider

Do not eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

06/02/2023

3 years and counting...

HK Environmental LLC has reached it's 3rd year in business 🥳

Thank you all for this amazing opportunity and your continued support. It's been busy, we've been traveling and learning lots but stay tuned, we've got more exciting updates coming soon 💚🌎

04/21/2023

Had to pull out the snowshoes to get to my inspection destination but sure hope yall are enjoying the spring weather 💚🌎

03/23/2023

Did you know Asbestos imports have increased by over 300٪ in the past year?

It's 2023 and after years of advocacy Asbestos is still Legal and Lethal in the US 😢 Please help us in supporting the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) to Now!

Participation is easy, you can sign and submit pre filled letters to congress instantly just by clicking the link below.

2 minutes can truly make a difference towards a safer future for us all 💚🌎

Send a Letter to Help Ban Asbestos and Save Lives (in Less Than 60 Seconds). Asbestos is a known carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of people a year but is still legal in the United States of America. Join our movement and urge Congress to take action and protect American public health from the...

03/16/2023

Now open for public comments 💚🌎🔬

https://facebook.com/events/s/pfas-community-engagement-sess/1318055212308611/

03/04/2023

Please like and share to help us support more local Veterans 🇺🇲🦌🦆🎣🏕

The Idaho Backcountry Veterans group will be holding their 6th annual fundraiser banquet on March 11th, 2023 in Meridian, ID.

Individual meal tickets are still available if you would like to join in on the fun! Seating will be limited so reserve yours soon before they sell out. For more info check out the links below.

We also are looking to put together some last minute raffle items and gift baskets to spotlight a few local shops during the event. If you or someone you know is able to help out please message us or post info below.

Thank you all for considering to help support such an amazing cause. Hope to see you there.

For tickets:
https://ibvbanquet.afrogs.org/ #/index

Additional Info:
https://fb.me/e/2A15uvoAH?mibextid=N4tvPT

02/24/2023

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