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Air Pollution

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Air pollution comes from many sources, including power plants, cars and trucks, factories, agriculture, wildfires, heating, and chemicals off gassing from everyday products. In the US, more than four in ten people live with unhealthy air quality—outdoors and indoors.

HEALTH IMPACTS

Air pollution is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for more than 6 million deaths each year. Air pollution can cause heart attacks, stroke, cancer, asthma, low birth weight, premature birth, and other serious health problems.

WHAT MOMS IS DOING
ABOUT AIR POLLUTION

Moms Clean Air Force fights air pollution on a national level by demanding protection from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our current campaigns push for the strongest possible power plant, car and truck, and methane emissions regulations. Switching to renewable energy sources and electrifying the transportation sector means cleaner air.

GET INVOLVED

Moms across the country also work to strengthen state laws that keep pollution out of our air and protect the health of our families. Visit our state pages to find out what’s happening in your state and how you can get involved.

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Clean Air Centers Help Communities Prepare for Bad Air

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Clean Air Centers Help Communities Prepare for Bad Air

Healthy and Clean Transportation is Possible

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Healthy and Clean Transportation is Possible

Almeta Cooper Defends Strong Pollution Protections Before Congress

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Almeta Cooper Defends Strong Pollution Protections Before Congress

EcoMadres Noticias: September 2023

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EcoMadres Noticias: September 2023

Here's How to Improve Air Quality in Your Child's School

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Here's How to Improve Air Quality in Your Child's School

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate and Activate!

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate and Activate!

A Latina Leader, Behind the Wheel of Electric Bus

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A Latina Leader, Behind the Wheel of Electric Bus

Una líder latina, al volante del autobús eléctrico

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Una líder latina, al volante del autobús eléctrico

EPA Continues to Leave Millions Unprotected From Smog

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EPA Continues to Leave Millions Unprotected From Smog

Informing Families During Ongoing Climate Emergencies

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Informing Families During Ongoing Climate Emergencies

Cut Methane Pollution to Curb Extreme Heat

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Cut Methane Pollution to Curb Extreme Heat

Celebrating Year One of the Inflation Reduction Act and Its Accomplishments

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Celebrating Year One of the Inflation Reduction Act and Its Accomplishments

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Tailpipe Pollution and Our Health

Fact Sheet

Tailpipe Pollution and Our Health

Reasons to Roll with Electric School Buses

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Reasons to Roll with Electric School Buses

Vinyl Chloride 101

Fact Sheet

Vinyl Chloride 101

Wildfires and Your Health

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Wildfires and Your Health

Moms Attend Senate Hearing About Ohio Train Disaster

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Moms Attend Senate Hearing About Ohio Train Disaster

24 Hours of Soot

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24 Hours of Soot

"Advanced Recycling"

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"Advanced Recycling"

Particle Pollution and Your Health

Fact Sheet

Particle Pollution and Your Health

Petrochemical Pollution <br>and Our Health

Fact Sheet

Petrochemical Pollution
and Our Health

Mercury 101

Fact Sheet

Mercury 101

10 Things to Know About Climate, Clean Air, and Health Equity

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10 Things to Know About Climate, Clean Air, and Health Equity

Firefighters, Climate Change, and Toxic Chemicals

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Firefighters, Climate Change, and Toxic Chemicals

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Tell President Biden and EPA: Move Quickly to Finalize Strong Pollution Protections

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Tell President Biden and EPA: Move Quickly to Finalize Strong Pollution Protections

Tell EPA: There's No Time to Delay on Ozone Pollution

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Tell EPA: There's No Time to Delay on Ozone Pollution

Tell the Senate: End Fossil Fuel Tax Breaks and Subsidies

Petition

Tell the Senate: End Fossil Fuel Tax Breaks and Subsidies

Tailpipe Pollution and Our Health

Fact Sheet

Tailpipe Pollution and Our Health

Reasons to Roll with Electric School Buses

Fact Sheet

Reasons to Roll with Electric School Buses

Vinyl Chloride 101

Fact Sheet

Vinyl Chloride 101

Wildfires and Your Health

Fact Sheet

Wildfires and Your Health

Moms Attend Senate Hearing About Ohio Train Disaster

Video

Moms Attend Senate Hearing About Ohio Train Disaster

24 Hours of Soot

Fact Sheet

24 Hours of Soot

"Advanced Recycling"

Fact Sheet

"Advanced Recycling"

Particle Pollution and Your Health

Fact Sheet

Particle Pollution and Your Health

Petrochemical Pollution <br>and Our Health

Fact Sheet

Petrochemical Pollution
and Our Health

Mercury 101

Fact Sheet

Mercury 101

10 Things to Know About Climate, Clean Air, and Health Equity

Fact Sheet

10 Things to Know About Climate, Clean Air, and Health Equity

Firefighters, Climate Change, and Toxic Chemicals

Fact Sheet

Firefighters, Climate Change, and Toxic Chemicals

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