This mother-daughter duo have been advocating for a healthy environment for more than four decades. They recently sat down with EDF’s Vital Signs to share their story.
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Moms’ Hazel Chandler and Her Daughter “Unite Across the Generations” to Fight Climate Change Together
Historic New Protections Reduce Pollution From Dangerous Chemical Manufacturing Facilities
EPA has finalized strong standards to address pollution from chemical manufacturing facilities—an important step in reducing the pollution burden for historically marginalized communities living near some of the nation’s most dangerous petrochemical facilities.
EPA Can Protect Us From Toxic Vinyl Chloride
EPA is taking the next step toward a ban on vinyl chloride. Learn how you can make your voice heard.
The Petrochemical and Plastic Crisis Is Spinning Out of Control
Plastic is ubiquitous, even for those of us that try to avoid it, and it’s bad news. A new report warns that while manufacture and use of essential plastics may continue, failing to act now on “reckless increases in plastic production” will have immense costs.
On the Front Lines of Oil and Gas Development: Kayley Shoup, Carlsbad, New Mexico
As part of our series about the health impacts of methane, Kayley Shoup tells us how her family and her community are impacted by living near oil and gas development.
Moms Join “Cancer Alley” Funeral March to the White House
Moms Clean Air Force’s Almeta Cooper, Elizabeth Brandt, Sam Schmitz, and Cynthia Palmer joined environmental justice activists from “Cancer Alley” in front of the White House. The funeral procession signified mourning the many lives lost in Louisiana’s St. James Parish and “Cancer Alley.”
It’s Time to Ditch Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Gas-powered leaf blowers release toxic pollutants into the air we breathe. These pollutants, many known carcinogens, can be extremely harmful to human health.
Fracking, Leukemia, and a Mother’s Promise to Protect Her Child
A concerned mom of a cancer survivor asks EPA to propose a strong rule to cut pollution from oil and gas operations.
Small Progress—But Not Enough—On Reining in Petrochemical Pollution
Moms Clean Air Force commends the Justice Department and EPA for pursuing this enforcement action, which will reduce the dangerously high levels of benzene and other hazardous air pollutants around some petrochemical facilities.
Dr. Ou, Air Pollution, and Cancer Vulnerability
A mom whose child had cancer, talks to a research scientist studying how air pollution presents higher health risks for childhood cancer survivors
Artificial Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Toxic Chemicals in Synthetic Turf
New research casts doubts about the health safety of synthetic turf.
“Oh My God, We’re Living in a Cancer Zone.”
Trump’s EPA allowed companies to change pollution records of the toxic chemical ethylene oxide at the expense of the health of the people who breathe it.