EPA approved a new chemical for use in ski wax that belongs to the class known as PFAS. Extremely persistent in the environment, PFAS have been linked to cancer, developmental issues, and other harmful health effects.
Trump’s Toxic Rollbacks Make Us Sicker
Trump’s EPA has repeatedly bowed to industry lobbyists to allow dangerous chemicals to stay on or enter the market with little or no restrictions.
Native American Moms Discuss Why Mercury Standards Matter: Interview with Rachel Fernandez
Rachel Fernandez shares her concerns about mercury poisoning as part of the series, “American Indian Women Speak Out on Mercury Standards.”
Children Join Santa for Capital Hill Lobbying
Lawmakers met with Santa Claus and children in his “Santa Squad” at the Capitol to talk about climate action.
Native American Moms Discuss Why Mercury Standards Matter: Interview with Rachel Heaton
Rachel Heaton, is a member of the Muckleshoot Tribe of Auburn, Washington. She shares her concerns about mercury poisoning in fish. “Our people have always depended on the salmon.”
EU Parliament Declares “Climate and Environmental Emergency”
European Parliament declared a “climate and environmental emergency”, calling on the European Commission to make sure all legislation and budgets align with the goal of limiting global warming.
Native American Moms Discuss Why Mercury Standards Matter: Interview with Great Grandmother Mary Lyons
Ojibwe Great-Grandmother Mary Lyons talks about the importance of clean air and water to her children, and community – and why she opposes any effort to undermine the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Moms Clean Air Force Latina Activists Fight for Climate Justice
Remezcla highlighted three of our Moms Clean Air Force staff and state coordinators in an article titled, “Environmental Justice: These Latina activists Are on the Frontlines.”
Will Consumer Backlash Bite Into Profits of GM and Toyota?
After several major automakers sided with President Trump in the legal fight over California’s clean car standards, consumers are vowing to boycott those companies, including our moms.
Climate Change Threatens Colorado
Colorado must act boldly and swiftly with strong methane and air pollution standards that are essential to fighting climate change—and safeguarding the health and future of our children.
Boomer Grandmas Protest Climate Change
As Jane Fonda holds her “Fire Drill Fridays” demonstrations on Capitol Hill, grandmother members of Moms Clean Air Force, join the weekly climate change protests.
EPA Testimony: “No Amount of Profit Can be Traded for a Healthy Kid.”
This is the testimony Moms Clean Air Force’s regional manager, Elizabeth Brandt gave on November 6th, asking EPA to be more protective of our children, our families, and our communities by updating the current standards for ethane cracker plants.