In the wake of back-to-back supercharged hurricanes, families in Florida and the Southeast are still reeling. So many lost homes, heirlooms, and loved ones. Moms Senior Policy Analyst Elizabeth Bechard (pictured) sits down with Tampa Bay Times to talk about how people can take care of their mental health after extreme weather events, emphasizing the importance of connection and compassion during this recovery period.
TELL CONGRESS: SUPPORT MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITIES HIT BY CLIMATE DISASTER
IN OTHER NEWS…
- Arizona Mom Amy Dishion tragically lost her husband two years ago after he suffered heat stroke while hiking on an extremely hot day. Now, she’s dedicated to sharing her story in hopes that no other family goes through what hers did. Read more about Amy in The 19th.
- Moms’ Melody Reis and Hazel Chandler co-author an op-ed published in the Arizona Republic that outlines the myriad benefits of swapping diesel school buses for electric models.
- Sioux City Journal reports on Iowa Moms and partners’ calls for stronger pollution protections from coal-fired power plants.
- In a Prensa Arizona op-ed timed with National Healthy Lung Month, Arizona State Representative Mariana Sandoval writes that joining Moms Clean Air Force is one way climate-concerned parents can stand up for clean air.
- Inside Climate News cites Moms in an article that covers the newest round of Clean School Bus Program funding.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Over the last couple of weeks, Moms earned a mention in The Crucial Years and are quoted in a press release from the office of Congressman Jerry Nadler.
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- Moms in Inside Climate News
TELL CONGRESS: SUPPORT MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITIES HIT BY CLIMATE DISASTER