Last month, members of Congress introduced a bill that reads as a gift to the plastics industry. It would exempt “advanced recycling” from air pollution laws and promote it as a solution to plastic pollution. This is dangerous. Our lawmakers must not be fooled into thinking this is the best path forward.
Moms Call on Congress to Protect Our Children From Unhealthy Indoor Air
A new bill, the Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, seeks to ensure that our schoolchildren are protected from unhealthy indoor air. It’s well worth supporting.
Moms Tell EPA Diesel Exhaust Is Dangerous
For nearly 50 years, California and other states have had the right to safeguard families’ health by choosing clean vehicle standards that are more protective than the federal standards. EPA must grant California’s waiver to implement Advanced Clean Fleet protections that will clean up dirty diesel pollution.
This Week’s Heat Wave Is Making Ozone Worse
A record-breaking heat wave with temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal is steaming across much of the northeastern U.S. right now. This heat is exacerbating health-harming ground-level ozone pollution, commonly called smog.
Historic Climate Protections Are Under Attack
Over the last three years, we have made significant progress to cut climate pollution. This progress is under attack, and Moms Clean Air Force is taking action.
Moms Tell Congress: Don’t Roll Back Soot Protections
Who could oppose cleaner air for children? Shockingly, some members of the U.S. House and Senate.
Trash Incineration Pollution Is Toxic
Cadmium, mercury, lead, soot, dioxins—Moms are urging EPA to protect us from the deadly chemicals released by burning plastics and other wastes.
President Biden and EPA Must Finish the Job on Clean Cars and Trucks
Last spring, thousands of Moms signed petitions asking EPA to set the strongest possible protections for tailpipe pollution from cars and trucks. It’s time for the Biden administration to get these protections over the finish line.
The Senate Considers Important EPA Clean Air Nominee
Joseph Goffman has been nominated to serve as Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, which is responsible for all Clean Air Act protections. Tell your Senator to support this nomination.
Moms Act Fast to Save Tailpipe Pollution Protections
Congress will soon vote on a bill to prevent EPA from implementing strong limits on tailpipe emissions from cars and light trucks. We need to act fast to ensure these health-protective safeguards are finalized and implemented.
Clean School Bus Money Should Not Go to Propane Buses
Money intended to fund clean school buses should not be spent on propane and compressed natural gas buses, which run on fossil fuels. Now is not the time to make a long-term commitment to fossil-fueled vehicles.
“Chemical Recycling” Is Not the Solution to Plastic Pollution
“Chemical recycling” is a fancy way of saying “burning trash.” It’s a practice that harms communities, and our lawmakers must not be fooled into thinking this is the best path forward. The plastics industry is greenwashing us.