Molly Rauch

As public health policy director, Molly Rauch develops clean air campaigns, creates educational resources, manages media outreach, cultivates partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, and writes about public health, science, and policy.

She lives with her family in Washington, DC, where she serves on the District of Columbia’s Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency.

Her writing on environmental health has appeared in Goodhousekeeping and Parents among other publications. Molly’s policy expertise has been featured in publications such as The Hill, The New York Times, and National Public Radio.

A native New Yorker, she holds a master’s degree in public health.

Follower her on Twitter at @mollyrauch.

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.