Read a statement from the CEO of a major power company, going on record supporting new clean air regulations or power plants like his.
Archives for October 2011
Pollution Party: Jobs Vs. EPA
Read about Republican candidates for the presidency who promote job creation by decreasing clean air protection and encouraging more pollution.
“Mars, Jimmy and Me” Highlights The Dangers Of Pollution For Kids
Learn about a children’s book, Mars, Jimmy, and Me by Dr. Barrett K. Hays, that introduces kids to environmental issues with a clever story set on Mars.
Family Traditions That Come Back To Bite Us
Read about one family whose tradition of crabbing in Virginia was put in jeopardy by the proximity of coal fired power plants that reduce crab populations.
Do It For The Children
Read quotes from then 12-year-old Severn Suzuki, who challenged adults at the UN’s Earth Summit and find out how one mom responds to that challenge.
Latino Custom Poses Mercury Poisoning Threat
Learn about a Santeria ritual practiced in some Latino communities that puts participants at risk for mercury poisoning and find alternatives.
Freeway Living Is The Fast Lane to Childhood Illnesses
Learn about one mom’s attempt to find a home and school at least 1.5 miles from a major highway to avoid the serious affects of freeway air pollution.
Unraveling The Web: Air Pollution Linked To Obesity And Diabetes
Read about a new study that links particle air pollution to obesity and type 2 diabetes, in addition to the documented increase in asthma and heart disease.
National Poll Says: America Wants The EPA!
Polls indicate overwhelming support of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) holding corporate polluters responsible for cleaning up their messes.
Kindle The Spark: An Interview With EcoWatch
Read an interview with EcoWatch founder Stefanie Penn Spear about how the movement began and its thoughts on parents and clean air.
Beautiful, Inspiring Speech by Senator Whitehouse
Read a speech by a RI senator about carbon pollution and climate change as big concerns everywhere but D.C, where corporate polluters lies are believed.
Thank You, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
Read a letter from a CT congresswoman , expressing her concern over pollution, Republican attacks on the EPA and her commitment to voting for clean air.