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Articles by Diane MacEachern
I Survived a Climate Disaster
Read the story of one mom trapped in Ellicott City, Maryland during a climate disaster, and why extreme weather events are becoming more common.
8 Favorite Foods and Climate Change
Find out how climate change is affecting the ability to grow and produce some of our favorite food, from avocados to apples, and even chocolate.
Is Dry Cleaning Toxic?
Learn about toxic dry cleaning chemicals and find out how you can reduce or avoid exposure to them, on your clothes and in your home.
7 Companies Committed to Cleaning Up Plastic Pollution
Read about seven companies all over the world committed to helping clean up plastic pollution in our oceans and elsewhere.
Faith and the Courage To Fight Fracking
Read about a Tennessee mom and farmer who organized her community to fight fracking after she learned of the health and environmental hazards it posed.
When Fracking Poisons Her Community, A Mom’s Faith Guides Her to “Do the Right Thing”
Read about a Pennsylvania mom who became an outspoken anti-fracking activist after her daughter’s health problems were traced to benzene exposure.
Outraged Over Fracking Takes One Mom From Nosebleeds to Elected Office
Read about a Colorado mom, alarmed by her children’s frequent nosebleeds, who became a vocal activist against the harmful pollution from the oil and gas industry.
Religion Empowers This Mom When Fracking Comes to Town
Read about an Ohio mom and how she organized her community to learn about the dangers of fracking and push for safeguards for public health.
Grandmother Protects Her Family from Fracking in New Mexico
Read about a New Mexico grandmother who is also a long time activist promoting clean air and the reduction of air pollution from oil and gas production.
Students Say “No More” to Pollution
Read about four students who have taken the initiative to lead communities in recognizing the dangers of climate change and plastic pollution through community outreach and grassroots action.
Green Enough? New Book Helps Clear Up Confusion
Check out our review of a new book by Leah Segedie called Green Enough: Eat Better, Live Cleaner, Be Happier (All Without Driving Your Family Crazy!). Great ideas for green living!