This is a guest post from Arturo Sandoval – Executive Director, Latino Sustainability Institute Sometimes communities are put into neatly defined categories and politicians work hard to keep them there. Why? Because it’s easier to develop policy when people are easily defined. But a new...

Moms Clean Air Force loves to hear from political leadership. Here’s a guest post from Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico. His message that moms’ voices matter – is so important as we ask our Senators to fight the TRAIN Act. Thank you, Senator Udall, ...

On Wednesday, September 21, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairperson of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, held a press conference to discuss concerns about protecting landmark environmental laws. Joining her were EPW Members Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), public health representatives,...

If you’ve been wondering about who cares more about protecting polluters than protecting children, here’s an excerpt from our friends over at NRDC; a post on who voted for the TRAIN wreck of a bill, aimed right at our children’s health. Join Moms Clean Air...

Asthma is only one of many health problems related to air pollution. But it’s a big one. According to statistics compiled by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, approximately 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma; 9 million of those are children under...