Molly Rauch

Molly Rauch is a mom who lives and works in Washington, DC. As Public Health Policy Director for Moms Clean Air Force, she builds relationships with public health organizations and develops alliances and partnerships with them. She also writes about public health science and policy for Moms Clean Air Force. Her writing on environmental health has appeared in Goodhousekeeping.com, Parents.com, and Huffington Post, among other publications. A native New Yorker, she holds a master’s degree in public health.

Articles by Molly Rauch

Electric School Buses Hit the Roads!

by Molly Rauch

This week, EPA announced nearly $1 billion in awards to local school districts to transition to clean school buses. This is great news for our kids and our climate!

Particle Pollution: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You

by Molly Rauch

Learn why we’re urging the Biden’s EPA to propose the strongest possible particle pollution standards to protect public health, and especially the health of pregnant women and babies.

What’s Next After Historic Climate Action?

by Molly Rauch

The Inflation Reduction Act is just one part of a complex landscape of much-needed climate solutions. One vitally important climate solution still needs timely and urgent attention: reducing pollution from the tailpipes of cars.

Good Neighbors Don’t Share Dirty Air

by Molly Rauch

The EPA’s proposed Cross State Air Pollution Rule, also known as the Good Neighbor Plan, will reduce harmful air pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities that drifts across state borders and harms residents of downwind states.

Moms Are Speaking Up About Pollution From Trucks and Buses

by Molly Rauch

Dozens of Moms Clean Air Force volunteers, organizers, and staff are testifying at EPA’s public hearing this week. Show your support here!

Here’s What You Need to Know About Electric School Buses

by Molly Rauch

Here are 5 resources you can use to get started on the road to electric school buses.

Fence-Line Communities Need Protections from Toxic Chemicals

by Molly Rauch

Children and families in fence-line communities can be exposed to toxic chemicals on the playground, at home, or in school because their communities are located near refineries, power plants, pumpjacks, petrochemical plants, factories, and other industrial facilities.