Marcia G. Yerman

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

Problem Solvers Caucus Promises Bipartisan Climate Efforts

by Marcia G. Yerman

The Climate Solutions Caucus is a bipartisan group in the US Congress focused on the issue of climate change and policy solutions.

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Robert Bullard: “Let’s Make 2021 the Year for Justice”

by Marcia G. Yerman

For many years, Dr. Robert Bullard has studied the disproportionate impacts of pollution on communities of color. In this interview he tells us why the matter of environmental justice is now elevated the matter to “the highest level.”

Women’s History Month: 6 Women Saving the Planet You Might Not Know About

by Marcia G. Yerman

In honor of Women’s History Month, artist Maliha Abidi created portraits of “Six Women Saving the Planet You Might Not Know About.” Her art is a great way to teach kids about how women are paving the way to climate action.

How Redlining Created Environmental Inequity

by Marcia G. Yerman

Redlining is a discriminatory practice that places groups of people based on race and ethnicity in locations with an absence of services and few green spaces. Redlining is banned, but its racist effects continue for communities of color.

President Biden: ‘We Can’t Wait Any Longer’ to Address the Climate Crisis

by Marcia G. Yerman

The Biden administration held ‘Climate Day’ on Wednesday to announce executive actions and initiatives to fight climate change across the federal government.

Air Pollution and COVID-19 Are a Deadly Combination During Winter Inversion Season

by Marcia G. Yerman

Winter inversions increase air pollution. And air pollution increases the transmissibility, severity, and lethality of COVID-19, especially for children and pregnant women.