State by state, America’s leaders are grappling with the highly contagious COVID-19. Here’s what some of our Moms Clean Air Force team from across the country are hearing from their lawmakers about the virus.
Articles by Ronnie Citron-Fink
DIY Hand Sanitizer
Concerned about COVID-19? The CDC suggests using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. While these germ-killing gels may become scarce in the face of the growing outbreak, parents can easily make their own.
Air Pollution is The Greatest Human Health Risk
Why do we care so much about the laws that protect our families from air pollution? Because in the US, more than 4 in 10 people live in areas with unhealthy air. This important graph highlights the threat.
Health Experts Warn: “Children Will Be Affected at Every Single Stage of Their Life by a Changing Climate”
The Lancet focused their latest report on the effects of climate change on children’s health, asking, “Who is going to be the most vulnerable?”
Greta Thunberg and 15 Other Children File Lawsuit Against 5 Countries Claiming Their Rights As Children Are Violated
Sixteen children from around the world are petitioning the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child to hold five of the world’s leading economic powers accountable for inaction on the climate crisis.
Climate Change Strikes Out of the Classroom. Teachers Should Follow.
It’s time for teachers to put their bodies where their hearts are and support this youth movement.
Teachers, let young climate activists know that we are listening to their call for action.
14 Year-Old Activist Alexandria Villaseñor’s New Video Teaches Kids About Climate Change
Watch Alexandria Villaseñor’s new video that helps kids understand climate change, and explains why she’s been striking with Greta Thunberg and joining #FridaysForFuture
10 Highlights From the Climate Town Hall
Moms Clean Air Force’s Ronnie Citron-Fink and Trisha Dello Iacono were in attendance at the CNN Climate Town Hall with the Democratic candidates for the 7-hour long primetime forum.
Trump’s EPA Refuses to Ban Chemicals Known to Harm Children and Pregnant Women
Bowing to the interests of wealthy corporate lobbyists, the Trump’s EPA refuses to ban chlorphyrifos, a pesticide sprayed on fruits and vegetables, and known to damage the brains of fetuses and children.
Play-in for Climate Action 2019 Photos and More!
View photos from our 6th annual Play-In for Climate Action! See our kids at play and our Moms Clean Air Force members on Capitol Hill delivering a public message to 100 congressional offices: It’s time to get serious about climate change!
Show Your Stripes for Climate Change
Today is is not just the first day of summer, it’s also #ShowYourStripes Day on Twitter. We love these powerful visuals that convey the dramatic impact fossil fuel burning is having on our climate!
Trump’s EPA Attacks On Chemical Safety Puts Our Families At Risk
Parents should be able to trust that their government is protecting them from chemical risks in our homes and communities. We need a drastic change to EPA’s current direction on chemical safety. Without protection, our children and grandchildren, who are already paying the price of this travesty, will continue to be at risk for decades to come.