Increased funding for Tribal air programs will help Tribal communities hit hard by wildfires, flooding, and air pollution to protect their members and pursue culturally appropriate climate solutions.
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Tribal Communities Need More Funding for Clean Air Programs
On the Front Lines of Oil and Gas Development: Shaina Oliver, North Denver, Colorado
As part of our series about the health impacts of methane, Shaina Oliver tells her story about how many Indigenous People live “sacrifice zones,” where profits from oil and gas operations and polluting industries are considered more important than the health of the community.
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.
Supreme Court Deals EPA a Setback — But Not a Crippling Blow
Today the Supreme Court constrained EPA’s authority to limit climate-disrupting carbon dioxide pollution from power plants. This decision is a dangerous setback for our children, our families, and our communities, who are experiencing the impacts of climate change here and now, in every city, county, and state of our country.
“State of the Air” Finds Millions Breathe Unhealthy Air
The 2022 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association finds that more 137 million Americans live in places with unhealthy air.
Environmental Racism: Colorado’s Suncor Refinery Pollutes Community
For more than 10 years, the Suncor refinery has been operating on an expired Clean Air Act permit polluting communities of color in Colorado.
40% of Americans Breathe Polluted Air
The American Lung Association State of the Air 2021 report found more than 40 % of Americans live with unhealthy air and more…
Automakers Are Making a Big Mistake
Despite the urgent need to address the climate crisis, automakers Chrysler, Toyota, and GM and others are trying to block tighter Clean Cars Standards. Supporting the EPA administration’s plan to cripple states’ ability to pass their own rules to limit car emissions.
Tear Gas in Every Breath
We stand with Portland moms who linked arms to protect the protestors and got teargassed by federal troops. We stand with moms everywhere, fighting for Justice in Every Breath.
Watch “Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air”
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Clean Air Act, watch “Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air” film here.
Senate Confirms Former Coal Lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA Administrator
Learn more about Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist, being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
A Framework for Climate Action in the U.S. Congress
These principles for action on climate change from Congressman Paul D. Tonko’s office are what our country’s leadership needs to build a comprehensive national climate action plan.