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

Clean Air: You Have to Be in It to Win It

by Marcia G. Yerman

If you want less pollution and better health, you have to do something about it. Join Moms Clean Air Force and find out how.

Senate EPW Hearings Set The Stage For Clean Air Fight

by Marcia G. Yerman

Find out what happened at the Senate’s EPW hearings for the Clean Air Act. Show your support by joining Moms Clean Air Force.

Persephone, Hubris, and Climate Change

by Marcia G. Yerman

Climate change is here. Ground-level ozone helps make smog and it’s harder to breathe. Visit us to find out how you can help eliminate air pollution.

THE STRUGGLE FOR CHANGE: ACTIVISM VS. CYNICISM

by Marcia G. Yerman

This mom discusses why environmental activism is better than cynicism. Learn why doing something about pollution is better than complaining.

REP. DONNA EDWARDS – ADVOCATE FOR GREEN CONCERNS

by Marcia G. Yerman

Some politicians are advocates to make the world a greener place. Donna Edwards is one of them. Find out what she’s saying.

SPRING IS HERE, ALONG WITH POTENTIAL ATTITUDE SHIFTS

by Marcia G. Yerman

This Spring environmental awareness is growing with the flowers. Learn how you can secure a future of many beautiful springs to come.

A MOTHER’S DAY PLEDGE

by Marcia G. Yerman

One mom pledges to fight for clean air and water, and safe, non-toxic food for her son as her grows into a young adult.

GAS HOLE – DOCUMENTARY AIMS TO INFORM CONSUMERS

by Marcia G. Yerman

How does the oil industry regulate gas prices? Find out how in Gas Hole, a documentary examining history of American oil companies.

WHY COMMITTING TO GREEN ENERGY MATTERS

by Marcia G. Yerman

Learn about the terrific green energy options available in New York State and contact your utility company to see how you can switch to green energy.

YOU’RE EITHER PART OF THE SOLUTION OR YOU’RE PART OF THE PROBLEM

by Marcia G. Yerman

You’re either part of the solution or part of the environmental problem. This mom wants clean air for her child. What do you want?

H.R. 872: A THREAT TO AMERICA’S WATERWAYS?

by Marcia G. Yerman

Learn why a bill introduced in Congress will make it more difficult to protect waterways in the United States and result in dirty water.