Read about the politicization of breastfeeding and the far more important issues moms need to be fighting for – clean air, healthy food and less pollution.
Archives for September 2011
Fuming About Fumigants In Strawberry Fields
Read about a chemical used on strawberry crops in California, against the advice of scientists, that is harmful to field workers and nearby communities.
I’m A Conservative Christian and I Want Clean Air
One conservative Christian mom speaks out in favor of environmental activism and calls on her religious peers to do the same.
Does The Latino Community Care About Clean Air?
A Latino mom and Moms Clean Air Force member asks the members of her community to join her in fighting for clean air and a better environment.
President Obama: We Can’t Hold Our Breath for Two Years
Hear from a disappointed mom who calls President Obama’s recent actions to prevent new smog rules a big step backwards for clean air.
Hurricane Irene, Community Building, Asthma and Clean Air
Read about one mom’s experience after Hurricane Irene, her observations of poor air quality and concerns for those with breathing problems and no power.
Clear the Smog: Saying Thank You to Administrator Jackson
The recent backpedaling by the administration on ozone pollution standards means that we must all fight harder for other upcoming pollution regulation.
An Interview With The Mercury Doctor
Read an interview with mercury doctor Dr. Philip Landrigan about mercury exposure and the consumption of fish.
Obama, Ozone, and Political Horse-Trading
Polluters scored a win when the Obama administration backed down on ozone standards, but there are still big clean air battles to fight.
J.C. Penney: How About this for a Tee Shirt: “I’m Too Cute to Die of Asthma”
JC Penney pulled a controversial t-shirt from shelves after angry moms protested. Maybe those angry moms should make air pollution t-shirts instead.
Texas Power Plant Crisis: Pollute or Conserve?
Moms Clean Air Force calls on Texas to conserve energy rather than fire up old plants that pollute in the face of increased power demand due to high heat.