Marcia G. Yerman

Marcia G. Yerman

Marcia G. Yerman is a freelance writer based in New York City. In addition to covering the environment, she focuses on women’s issues, human rights, culture and the arts. Her profiles, interviews, essays and articles are archived at mgyerman.com. Her work has been published by the New York Times, truthout, AlterNet, The Raw Story, Women News Network, and NextTribe. You can find her on Twitter @mgyerman. For Moms Clean Air Force, Marcia is particularly interested in reporting on the politics and policies of environmental issues — and making it accessible to readers.

Articles by Marcia G. Yerman

Virginia Elections: A Climate Blueprint for 2020?

by Marcia G. Yerman

With newly elected majorities, Virginia marches forward towards clean energy, without naysayer politicians barring the way.

The Climate Strike in NYC Sent a Powerful Message Demanding Action

by Marcia G. Yerman

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in New York City for the Global Climate Strike to rally for action to fight climate change.

When Climate Change Takes Center Stage

by Marcia G. Yerman

The Democratic candidates discuss climate change at the CNN Climate Town Hall.

More Studies on Air Pollution and Children Tell Us it’s “Detrimental to Children’s Health”

by Marcia G. Yerman

The US comes in third for asthma-related air pollution (behind China and India), with 236,000 cases per year.This group of new studies from researchers around the world confirms that air pollution harms children’s health.

Brooklyn Mom Questions the Safety of Breathing Silica Dust in the Subway

by Marcia G. Yerman

A concerned mom questions the health effects of breathing silica dust in the NY subway system.

Here’s How to Reduce Energy, Save Money, Create Jobs and Stay Safe

by Marcia G. Yerman

“Building Climate Justice Investing in Energy Efficiency for a Fair and Just Transition” report calls for reducing energy consumption to save money, create jobs, and protect the viability of the planet.

Fires and Chemicals: A Toxic and Deadly Mix

by Marcia G. Yerman

Learn how fires are disrupting people’s lives–from the petrochemical fire in Texas to wildfires in California–and creating deadly health effects.

This is the “Largest Environmental Health Risk” in America

by Marcia G. Yerman

A new study has collected data to support the fact that an unequal equation is in play in the US when it comes to the consequences of fine particulate matter air pollution, known as PM2.5.

A Child’s Cancer Leads Mom to Demand Answers

by Marcia G. Yerman

Kari Rhinehart of If It Was Your Child tells us about the fight to identify and mitigate environmental contamination in Indiana.

Washington State Leads with New Health Justice Mapping Tool

by Marcia G. Yerman

Learn about Washington State’s new health justice mapping tool, a free online program that provides an environmental health impact score for each area.

Many Americans Are Changing their Minds About Global Warming

by Marcia G. Yerman

Read about a new study indicating that increasing numbers of Americans are concerned about global warming and want climate action from elected officials.

How Trump’s Shutdown Threatens Children’s Health

by Marcia G. Yerman

Read about the ways in which the Trump government shutdown is negatively affecting the environement, workers, and public health.