The EPA recently released a new mapping tool that focuses on “Power Plants and Neighboring Communities” to examine where sources of emissions are located. This is particularly useful to address how these sources impact EJ communities.
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EPA Mapping Tool: Power Plants and Neighboring Communities
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
To deal with the climate crisis, an Indigenous mom tells us about her tribal community’s connection with the Earth, and their responsibility and stewardship to fixing what has been broken.
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.
Moms Make News: Moms Demand Protection From Oil and Gas Methane Pollution
Read how Moms Clean Air Force staff and members made news throughout the country!
Lithium Mining: The New “Gold Rush”
A proposed lithium mine in Nevada is slated to be located near ancestral lands. Close to an Indigenous community, the mine could impact their land, air and water with dangerous pollution.
Addressing Generations of Injustice in Tribal Communities
Indigenous moms and babies suffer more from air pollution and climate change than others. This is how we can help.
Native American Tribes Lead the Clean Energy Revolution
Native American tribes are leading the energy revolution with ambitious projects that help set the stage for the rest of America to move to 100% clean energy by 2050.
Colorado’s Vulnerable Populations Need Vital Pollution Protections During and After Coronavirus
An indigenous mom of four young children sheltering in place in Denver, tells why families like hers – those living on the frontlines of industrial pollution – need protections more than ever during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Confirmation of Deb Haaland to Lead Interior Inspires Hope for Climate Leadership
Deb Haaland was confirmed today as Secretary of the Interior. She is also the first Indigenous cabinet Secretary, and second highest-ranking enrolled Native American to ever serve in the federal government.
Congress Must Work with Biden Administration to Protect Indigenous Communities from Climate Change
Indigenous communities are among those impacted most immediately and most severely by climate change. Indigenous moms are calling for the Biden administration to listen to their communities, make good on its climate change commitments, and defend the health and environment of the community.