On November 20, 2024, Moms Clean Air Force joined EPA Region 3 to host a webinar about EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program and how school districts can begin the transition to zero-pollution electric school buses. Speakers: Vanessa Lynch, Pennsylvania Field Organizer, …
2024 EcoMadres Summit Highlights
In October 2024, EcoMadres, a program of Moms Clean Air Force, brought together community leaders, health professionals, and policymakers to examine the urgent challenges Latino families face because of climate change and air pollution in the inaugural Extreme Weather Impacts on Latina …
The Hidden Risks of Natural Gas in Florida’s Hispanic Communities
Floridians, especially Hispanic communities, have been targeted by disinformation campaigns from oil and gas lobbyists attempting to greenwash the term “natural gas” by portraying it as clean, sustainable energy. However, natural gas is a fossil fuel and far from the environmentally friendly …
Slashing Colorado’s Landfill Methane Emissions
On October 3, 2024, Moms’ Laurie Anderson joined White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and our partners at Eco-Cycle, Industrious Labs, and America Is All In to discuss landfill methane in Colorado and our opportunity to make our state a leader …
Extreme Weather Impacts on Latina Maternal and Children’s Health
Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres hosted the inaugural Extreme Weather Impacts on Latina Maternal and Children’s Health summit on October 25, 2024. The event featured health professionals, government officials, and environmental justice advocates and highlighted the interconnections between extreme weather, maternal …
Wisconsin Clean School Bus Program Informational Webinar
In October 2024, Wisconsin Moms hosted a webinar about EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. Panelists spoke about how school districts can get support to apply for zero-emissions school buses and how these buses can protect our health and cut school costs. Learn …
Moms Call on Sec. Buttigieg to Finalize a Strong Advanced Leak Detection Rule for Gas Pipelines
Gas pipeline leaks pose a safety risk to communities and contribute to the climate crisis. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration must quickly finalize its proposed rule to find and fix these dangerous leaks. Learn more about Moms’ work on methane.
EcoMadres Join Rep. Barragán to Introduce Resolution on Latina Maternal Health
On September 24, 2024, Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres joined Congresswoman Nanette Barragan as she announced a congressional resolution about the connection between Latina maternal health and exposure to air pollution and extreme heat.
Electric School Buses Mean a Clean, Safe Environment for Our Kids
Leanne Greenberg, Osborn School District school board member, mom, and teacher, shares how electric school buses are important for her community’s health. Learn more about Moms’ work on electric school buses.
Finding Undocumented Orphaned and Abandoned Wells in Pennsylvania
Moms’ Patrice Tomcik and EDF’s Adam Peltz host a Q&A session about orphaned and abandoned wells with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Learn more about Moms’ work on methane.
NextGen Viewers: Communicating Climate in Children’s Media
On June 25, 2024, Moms’ Isabel González Whitaker joined Bill Nye, singer and actress YDE, and Spirit Rangers creator Karissa Valencia at the Hollywood Climate Summit for a panel discussion about communicating about climate science in children’s media.
How Chemical Recycling Endangers Communities in West Virginia
On June 7, 2024, Moms Clean Air Force hosted a webinar about chemical recycling and how it affects communities in West Virginia. Panelists discussed what chemical recycling is, what chemical recycling facilities have been proposed for West Virginia, and how communities can …