Read about one MCAF member’s renewed determination to fight corporate polluters who refuse to accept responsibility for air pollution.
Archives for September 2011
Mothers Intent On Activism
Read an interview with Joanne Bamberger, author of Mother of Intention: How Women and Social Media Are Revolutionizing Politics In America.
Surprising Facts About Latino Voters
Learn how, despite stereotypes, Latinos have a strong commitment to conservation and environmentalism, including a wide range of specific issues.
Senator Udall: Moms Matter More Than Ever
Read about Sen. Tom Udall and his support of the Clean Air Act in the face of politically motivated attacks to allow industry to pollute our air.
“If You Can’t Breathe, You Can’t Work”
Read about politicians, health professionals an other experts refuting Republican attacks on the Clean Air Act as untruthful and harmful.
The “Lethal Legislators” Supporting the TRAIN Act
Find a list of legislators attacking the Clean Air Act through the callous TRAIN bill that favors industry polluters over the health of the public,
One Mom’s Story Of The Real Costs Of Asthma
Find out how much one mom, who has good insurance, spends per year on her daughter’s asthma care and how much we spend as a nation.
Naptime Activism
Learn about Naptime Activism, the idea that even the busiest moms have the opportunity to make a difference through MCAF.
Ozone Threats: 5 Things You Need To Know
Learn about ground level ozone pollution – also called smog – and why we need to contact the president and encourage him to support new standards.
Why Air Pollution is Worse for Black Children
Read an excerpt from a article by an MCAF blogger about the increased effects of air pollution and asthma on African American children.
Pollution Hurts Animals Too!
Read how air pollution harms the health of pets and farm animals as well as that of human beings.
“Eye Of The Future” Gives Children Clean Air Hope
Read about the documentary, Eye of the Future, that encourages children to reduce carbon pollution and come up with clean air strategies.