This summer, the Trump administration imposed an emergency order requiring fossil fuel power plants to stay open past their scheduled retirements—even though they are driving up electric bills and exposing residents to dangerous air, water, and climate pollution.
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Aging Coal Power Plants, Forced to Stay Open by Trump Administration, Are Costing Families Millions
Moms Tell Congress: Don’t Abandon Our Health
During the last government shutdown six years ago, air pollution from coal plants spiked. Congress must not abandon their responsibility to fully fund EPA and defend its critical mission of protecting human health.
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EPA Wants to Roll Back Critical Mercury Protections?! Moms Speak Out for Children’s Health
Today, Moms are calling in to give inspired testimony at EPA’s virtual public hearing on its proposed roll back of the 2024 update to the Mercury and Air Toxic Standards. It’s another way we’re raising our voices this #MomsSummerofAction.
The Climate Crisis Is a Women’s Health Crisis: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Now Is the Time to Protect Children From Mercury
Last spring, thousands of Moms’ members signed asking EPA to set the strongest possible updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). This rule is close to being finalized, and we need the Biden administration to finish the job as soon as possible.
Why EPA’s New Mercury Protections Matter to Moms
Moms have been advocating for stronger mercury protections for over a decade, and now they’re here. Learn why we’re so excited about EPA’s updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
EPA’s Proposal to Limit Emissions From Power Plants Is NOT “Drastic,” “Stringent,” or Impossible
EPA’s proposed new regulations to limit carbon emissions from power plants are essential and achievable for curbing climate change, despite claims from polluters.
IPCC Report: Drastic Cuts in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Needed to Protect Children
According to the latest IPCC report, the world’s children will suffer, unless governments and societies make immediate and “drastic” cuts in the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for the climate chaos occurring worldwide.
Sweeping Power Plant Pollution Safeguards Put Children’s Health First
In a bold move to protect public health, EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced the finalization of a suite of new rules that will address pollution from fossil fuel power plants—the polluters responsible for almost one-quarter of the climate pollution generated by the U.S.
Book Says Green Citizens Are the Secret to Climate’s “Big Fix”
The Big Fix, a new published guide to combatting climate change, encourages citizens to become greener by focusing on public policies that can bring about sweeping benefits quickly.
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.