Kailene De Leon
@kailenedeleon.bsky.social
PR Specialist at The Mesothelioma Center, avocado toast enthusiast and lover of all things Hall & Oates | On here for media listening and connecting with journalists!
Along with sweeping safety recalls from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, consumers are concerned.
The good news: the level of exposure, with asbestos fibers not fine enough to be inhaled, means risk of exposure is low. Parents should still be cautious moving forward. More in 🧵
The good news: the level of exposure, with asbestos fibers not fine enough to be inhaled, means risk of exposure is low. Parents should still be cautious moving forward. More in 🧵
Australia scrambles to remove asbestos-laced sand from schools
Toxic play sand has been discovered at hundreds of sites across Australia and New Zealand, leading to dozens of closures
Toxic play sand has been discovered at hundreds of sites across Australia and New Zealand, leading to dozens of closures
Australia scrambles to remove asbestos-laced sand from schools
Australia scrambles to remove asbestos-laced sand from schools
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Along with sweeping safety recalls from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, consumers are concerned.
The good news: the level of exposure, with asbestos fibers not fine enough to be inhaled, means risk of exposure is low. Parents should still be cautious moving forward. More in 🧵
The good news: the level of exposure, with asbestos fibers not fine enough to be inhaled, means risk of exposure is low. Parents should still be cautious moving forward. More in 🧵
Concerning news out of Altadena: a group of residents impacted by the Eaton fire released independent test results from 50 homes, with 36% of cleaned homes testing positive for asbestos (🔗: laist.com/news/housing...)
Highlights the risk present, even in “cleared” homes, for long term health impact
Highlights the risk present, even in “cleared” homes, for long term health impact
Homes near Eaton Fire burn zone still test positive for lead and asbestos — even after cleaning
Residents compiled testing results for 50 remediated homes. One third still contained asbestos, and 63% contained elevated levels of lead. What does that mean for safety?
laist.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Concerning news out of Altadena: a group of residents impacted by the Eaton fire released independent test results from 50 homes, with 36% of cleaned homes testing positive for asbestos (🔗: laist.com/news/housing...)
Highlights the risk present, even in “cleared” homes, for long term health impact
Highlights the risk present, even in “cleared” homes, for long term health impact
Reposted by Kailene De Leon
Critics? Experts.
Federal law requires comprehensive asbestos inspection, notification, and abatement before any demolition," wrote the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) last week. "No publicly available information demonstrates that these statutory obligations have been fulfilled."
Federal law requires comprehensive asbestos inspection, notification, and abatement before any demolition," wrote the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) last week. "No publicly available information demonstrates that these statutory obligations have been fulfilled."
Critics question whether White House, contractors 'cut corners' on asbestos safety in East Wing demolition
Critics are questioning if the demolition of the White House East Wing adhered to federal health and safety standards, including those governing the handling of asbestos.
abcnews.go.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Critics? Experts.
Federal law requires comprehensive asbestos inspection, notification, and abatement before any demolition," wrote the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) last week. "No publicly available information demonstrates that these statutory obligations have been fulfilled."
Federal law requires comprehensive asbestos inspection, notification, and abatement before any demolition," wrote the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) last week. "No publicly available information demonstrates that these statutory obligations have been fulfilled."
Hi y’all! 👋🏻 Excited to finally make the jump to Bluesky! I’ll be on here to keep up with the latest on oncology, asbestos and other health topics, but I’ll also share some of the great work my team at The Mesothelioma Center is doing. If you’re a reporter looking for any related insights, reach out!
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Hi y’all! 👋🏻 Excited to finally make the jump to Bluesky! I’ll be on here to keep up with the latest on oncology, asbestos and other health topics, but I’ll also share some of the great work my team at The Mesothelioma Center is doing. If you’re a reporter looking for any related insights, reach out!
Big shout out to @markey.senate.gov for calling out ACECO - this demolition is especially alarming considering that some debris has made its way to East Potomac Golf Links, a municipal course, where the President allegedly wants to use the debris to add a new hole.
A Democratic senator is demanding that the White House and its contractors prove their rapid demolition of the East Wing last week did not expose workers and passersby to asbestos, a construction material that has been linked to cancer and lung disease.
Senator, advocates demand explanation on asbestos risks from East Wing
Asbestos, which can pose serious health risks when exposed during demolition, was frequently used in projects at the time of the East Wing’s construction.
wapo.st
November 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Big shout out to @markey.senate.gov for calling out ACECO - this demolition is especially alarming considering that some debris has made its way to East Potomac Golf Links, a municipal course, where the President allegedly wants to use the debris to add a new hole.