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Pregnant? Every Breath You Take Counts!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Abbie Walston|Posted in: Asthma, Motherhood, Pollution, Pregnacy, Science|
Pregnant? Every Breath You Take Counts!

I'm so pleased to announce we are expecting our second child, who is due to arrive in November! It has been almost three years since my first trimester with my son Joshua, and all those early pregnancy symptoms are back and seem to be more extreme than I remember them the first time around. (Or …

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Protecting Grandparents From Mercury

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Laura Michelle Burns|Posted in: Coal, Environment, Food, Mercury Poisoning, Motherhood, Ohio, Pollution, Science|
Protecting Grandparents From Mercury

If you're anything like me, you fall into the category of women who are caring for their children and their parents or grandparents. My aunt and my grandmother are both in their 70s. I'm grateful that they are in good health and are active. But I will confess that I worry about them the most …

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Climate Change And Women: A Unique Relationship

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: Activism, Economics, Environment, Global Warming, Guest Bloggers, Politics, Pollution, Social Justice|
Climate Change And Women: A Unique Relationship

This is a guest post from Jane West, mother of two boys, ages 3 and 2 and an environmental attorney based in St. Augustine, Florida. We don’t usually think of climate change as being gender biased in how it impacts human life on Earth, but the vulnerability of women in major disasters is surprisingly higher than …

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Schuette Gets Mother’s Day Message From Moms, Kids: Stand With Us, Not Polluters

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: Activism, Michigan, Pollution|

NEWS RELEASE: Monday, May 14, 2012 CONTACT: Stephanie Cepak, (517) 862-2036 LANSING – Michigan moms and kids delivered a Mother’s Day message to Attorney General Bill Schuette on Monday, telling him to stop supporting corporate polluters like he’s doing in a new federal lawsuit that seeks to overturn important power plant emission controls for mercury, …

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West MI Van To Chicago EPA Hearing- Join Us!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: Michigan|

Get a free ride with us to the Chicago hearing on Industrial Carbon Pollution Standards for new coal-fired power plants. We’ll show the EPA that Michigan wants to clean up dangerous carbon pollution from new power plants that will protect the health and future of our children and families. T-shirts and lunch will be provided. What: …

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¿Estamos en las nubes?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mark R. Burns|Posted in: En Español|

Primero sacas una foto – bueno, más bien 27– de tu hijo de tres años soplando las velas de su tarta de cumpleaños. ¡Qué mono! Luego las subes a Picasa o a Facebook, o las arrastras hasta Dropbox. Muy sencillo. Muy conveniente. Atención, pregunta: ¿y dónde dices que residen exactamente esas fotos? Solución, respuesta: En La Nube. ¿No es …

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Air Pollution And Yoga Don't Mix

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Lori Popkewitz Alper|Posted in: Environment, Motherhood, Pollution, Pregnacy|
Air Pollution And Yoga Don't Mix

  During my first pregnancy I went into labor during my weekly yoga class. I was in a very awkward downward dog position stretching my swollen, achy body. After feeling the first contraction I left my yoga mat behind (along with my shoes) and somehow managed to get myself home. Three kids later (my oldest …

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All I Want For Mother's Day Is…

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Katy Farber|Posted in: Activism, Environment, Mercury Poisoning, Motherhood, Politics, Pollution, Schools, Social Justice|
All I Want For Mother's Day Is…

It’s simple, really. Not flowers, or dark chocolate. Action. I’m really not sure why it is so hard for our country to act in the best interest of its most vulnerable – our children. Maybe it is because babies don’t vote. Children don’t have any money. They don’t have a lobby. Our children don’t make …

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Responsible Environmental Stewardship Starts With Cleaner Air

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: Coal, Dads, Environment, Mercury Poisoning, New Hampshire, Politics, Pollution|
Responsible Environmental Stewardship Starts With Cleaner Air

This piece is written by Congressman Charles F. Bass (NH-02): This Mother’s Day weekend, many families across the state will spend time together enjoying all that New Hampshire’s natural resources have to offer, such as hiking, boating, visiting the beach, or other outdoor activities. I remain committed to ensuring our state’s scenic treasures are preserved …

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Mother's Week: Mother Love Is Forever

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: African-American Community, Motherhood, Pollution|

LEARN MORE: All I Want For Mother's Day Is… Mercury Mama's Clean Air Dream A Worried Mom Does Better Research Than The FBI PLEASE TAKE ACTION WITH MOMS CLEAN AIR FORCE: EPA COMMENT ON CARBON POLLUTION

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  • Posted on May 16, 2012 by Abbie Walston|Posted in: Asthma, Motherhood, Pollution, Pregnacy, Science| Pregnant? Every Breath You Take Counts!
  • Posted on May 15, 2012 by Laura Michelle Burns|Posted in: Coal, Environment, Food, Mercury Poisoning, Motherhood, Ohio, Pollution, Science| Protecting Grandparents From Mercury
  • Posted on May 15, 2012 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: Activism, Economics, Environment, Global Warming, Guest Bloggers, Politics, Pollution, Social Justice| Climate Change And Women: A Unique Relationship
  • Posted on May 15, 2012 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: Activism, Michigan, Pollution| Schuette Gets Mother’s Day Message From Moms, Kids: Stand With Us, Not Polluters
  • Posted on May 15, 2012 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: Michigan| West MI Van To Chicago EPA Hearing- Join Us!

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