For more than a decade, we’ve worked to eliminate mercury and other toxic pollutants from coal plants. Mercury is poison, especially for babies, and children. Moms from across the country are speaking at an EPA mercury hearing. Here’s how you can help.
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Strong Protections in the Fight Against Mercury Are Possible!
EPA’s Proposal to Limit Emissions From Power Plants Is NOT “Drastic,” “Stringent,” or Impossible
EPA’s proposed new regulations to limit carbon emissions from power plants are essential and achievable for curbing climate change, despite claims from polluters.
We’ve Been Fighting for This Exact Moment.
EPA proposed new rules for pollution from plastics and chemical manufacturing, tailpipe pollution from cars and trucks, and mercury and other air toxins from coal-fired power plants. Here’s how to help EPA pass the strongest clean air standards.
On The Road to Strong Tailpipe Pollution Standards: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and West Virginia.
Heavy Truck Pollution and Climate Change Are a Deadly Combination
EPA’s recent proposal to reduce climate pollution from heavy-duty trucks and buses would help avoid 1.8 billion tons of carbon emissions through 2055. And for millions who live with poor air quality, the proposed Clean Truck standards would improve air quality nationwide.
State of the Air: Nearly 120 Million Americans Still Breathing Unhealthy Air
One out of every three Americans lives in places marked by unhealthy levels of air pollution. Climate change is making it more difficult to clean up the air, as wildfires worsen the deadly particle pollution known as soot, and hotter, sunnier days worsen ozone pollution, also known as smog.
From Coal to Table: Protect Your Family From Mercury Pollution
From fish to rice, many foods are contaminated with mercury. But there is no safe level of mercury consumption. It’s critical that we strengthen the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
A Historic Step Forward on Electric Vehicles
EPA’s proposals for new tailpipe pollution protections—one for cars and one for heavy-duty trucks—mark a moment of transformation in the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Moms Clean Air Force’s Liz Hurtado Gave Strong Remarks at EPA Transportation Event
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced historic rulemakings to address pollution from the transportation industry. Here’s the speech Moms Clean Air Force’s National Field Manager Liz Hurtado gave at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Youth Turn Climate Anxiety Into Action: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.
These Historic Standards Will Help Prevent Petrochemical Disasters
Last week, EPA proposed strong standards to protect people from the hazardous air pollution emitted by more than 200 of the largest, most toxic petrochemical manufacturing facilities in the country. These polluting facilities make chemicals that become plastics. Join us in thanking EPA for taking this critical step to safeguard people—especially children—from plastics and petrochemical manufacturing facilities.
EPA Administrator Regan Announced Stronger Mercury and Air Toxics Protections
EPA Administrator Regan just announced important new mercury and air toxics (MATS) protections. The science is clear: No amount of mercury is safe for pregnant moms and children because it endangers developing fetal brains and the brains of children.