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

It’s Been a Tough Year: A Look Back and Ahead

by Marcia G. Yerman

2018 wasn’t a great year for our planet, but looking forward we see hope in actions by companies, states and localities to address climate change in 2019.

Getting Kids Involved in Protecting Nature

by Marcia G. Yerman

Read about ways to get your kids involved in protecting nature and taking climate action to help prevent climatre catastrophe in their lifetimes.

Climate Refugees In America

by Marcia G. Yerman

Read about the phenomenon of climate refugees – people pushed out of their homes due to extreme weather or changing housing markets due to climate change.

Youth Activists Take On Climate Change

by Marcia G. Yerman

Read about youth activists who are tackling climate change through protest and a new Congress with progressive members looking at bold solutions.

Climate Change is Coming for You and Your Children

by Marcia G. Yerman

The 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming reads like a horror flick. The findings are frightening, especially if action is not taken.

Interview: Mayor Jackie Biskupski of Salt Lake City, Utah

by Marcia G. Yerman

Hear from the mayor of Salt Lake City as she describes the many steps being taken to achieve 100% clean energy use by the year 2032.

In Case You Missed It…

by Marcia G. Yerman

Check out some pollution and climate stories you may have missed during the summer of 2018. Some good news, some bad news, some ways to take action.

Interview with Meteorologist Eric Sorensen: “It is Our Duty as On-Air Meteorologists to Report on Climate Change”

by Marcia G. Yerman

An exclusive interview with Eric Sorenson, an award winning meteorologist discussing climate change and extreme weather.

Smog Pollution in National Parks Keep Families Away

by Marcia G. Yerman

Learn how ozone pollution from smog is prevalent in our parks. We’ll explain why and show you how you can keep your family safe during vacations.

Pruitt 2.0

by Marcia G. Yerman

Learn about Andrew K. Wheeler, now acting administrator of the EPA, who has the same goals as Scott Pruitt – the undoing of vital environmental regulations.

The Most Important Reason for Taking Action on Climate Change Is Our Children and Grandchildren

by Marcia G. Yerman

Learn about a new study that looks at how Americans think about climate change, its causes, who will be hurt by it, and whether we can stop it.

Interview with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey

by Marcia G. Yerman

Read Moms Clean Air Force’s interview with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey about her involvement with legal action challenging Scott Pruitt’s dangerous and irresponsible EPA agenda.