Meet Lisa Sharp, a mom and environmental activist in Oklahoma fighting to get the cement plant in her town to abide by pollution standards.
Archives for August 2011
The EPA Fight Will Move From Regulations to Funding
A recent trip to BlogHer revealed women were shocked that the Clean Air Act was under attack and that we would again have to fight for clean air.
How the Environment, Economy, Immigration and Health Are All Tied
Learn about drought across the world, how it affects economies and public health, and how costs will continue to climb if climate change is ignored.
5 Reasons Why We Need The EPA
Find five reasons the EPA is a vital agency, protecting us from unethical polluters, creating jobs, saving lives and protecting our children.
Here’s What Irks Me About Asthma…
Learn about the many costs of pollutants, including the economic burden of asthma, lead poisoning and other health affects of air pollution.
800,000 Voices for Clean Air
Join us in thanking the 800,000 people who sent comments to the EPA supporting new standards for protecting the air we breathe from pollution.
Flashmobs, Friends, and Moms Clean Air Force: BlogHer ’11
Read about MCAF at BlogHer 2011 and the joy of being a booth where no donations were solicited, no products sold, only voices coming together for clean air.
Voices for Clean Air National Week of Action: August 15-19
Now is the week to take action for clean air. Find out what you can do to leave a healthier future for you children.
What Asthma Docs Want You To Know
School is starting up again. Does your child’s asthma act up this time of year? Here’s what you need to know.
A Republican Mom Has A Message for GOP Hopefuls
This mom wants the Republicans she voted for to protect her and her children from the harmful effects of pollution and stop supporting polluters.
Your Child’s Brain On Mercury
Mercury doesn’t effect adults the same as it does children’s. Here’s why your child’s future health depends on clean air and what you can do about it!
How Mercury Poisoning Works
Learn how mercury pollutes the air we breathe, the food we eat and how mercury poisoning affects our children.