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MCAF Honors “Angry Black Women” Who Have Changed the World
Houston Slammed For Clean Air Violations
Learn about Houston’s failure to meet federal ozone pollution standards and the Sierra Club lawsuit to try and force the EPA to enforce its own rules.
Some Pregnant Brooklyn Moms Get Too Much Mercury From Fish
Read about a study pointing to fish consumption by pregnant mothers as the source of mercury in the systems of newborns in Brooklyn.
When It Comes to Clean Air, I Am My Sister’s Keeper
Read about one Moms Clean Air Force mom’s struggle to balance work with the needs of her son with asthma and how asthma creates family economic problems.
Tristin and Tyler Learn 5 Ways to Care About The Air
Find five great resources for helping children learn about the environment, air pollution and other healthy planet topics.
Air Of Injustice: A Reason To Celebrate Black History Month
Read about Black History Month accomplishments to celebrate in the fight against pollution.
Doctors Know Air Pollution Undermines Health
Learn about frustrated physicians who are unable to meet the needs of their patients due to social challenges such as air pollution.
Proposed Power Plant Divides Community
Read about a Virginia area that is the proposed site of the largest coal-fired power plant in the state and how the proposal is dividing the community.
Small Changes Make Major Impacts In 2012
Read about small changes you can make in your daily routines that can add up to a major environmental impact, reducing air pollution and energy costs.
Is Clean Air Sexy Enough To Get You To Act?
Read one woman’s end of the year story about wading through charity solicitations and deciding that the fight for clean air would be her choice this year.
MCAF Blogger, Elisa Batista Is A Block Rocker
Meet Elisa Batista, an MCAF member who fights air pollution in her Latino community, focusing on protecting children and making citizen voices heard.
Dr. Robert D. Bullard: Justice For Our Children
Read about Dr. Robert D. Bullard and hear what he has to say about environmental justice, a movement he is credited with founding.