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Justice in Every Breath

Community Action for Clean Air and Healthy Neighborhoods

While climate change and air pollution are threats to everyone, some people and neighborhoods are harmed more than others. Communities of color, those near pollution sources, and those that have fewer resources face the greatest risk because they are hit “first and worst.” This inequitable system is not a coincidence. Systemic racism has created practices that force some families to live in places that are more susceptible to toxic air pollution. This can lead to illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, and cancer.

Communities of color and those with fewer resources are also hit harder by climate disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather events.

Together, we fight so that every person has clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and a healthy neighborhood to call home.

PROGRAMS

EcoMadres brings Latina moms together to address issues of clean air, climate, and toxics that affect the health of Latino children and families.

Learn More about EcoMadres

Community Health Justice is a climate and clean air campaign dedicated to advocacy around injustice in Black communities. Moms Clean Air Force stands with impacted communities and supports the fight for clean air and climate solutions to promote healthy children and healthy communities.

Learn More about Community Health Justice

Indigenous communities are disproportionately impacted by pipelines, mines, waste incinerators, and other polluting industries that poison the air and water. Moms Clean Air Force is committed to working across the country to address the threats to the ways of life and health of Indigenous families.

Learn More about our Work with Indigenous Communities

RESOURCES

Air Pollution, Extreme Heat, and Black Maternal Health

Fact Sheet

Air Pollution, Extreme Heat, and Black Maternal Health

Air Pollution, Extreme Heat, and Latina Maternal Health

Fact Sheet

Air Pollution, Extreme Heat, and Latina Maternal Health

Las alteraciones climáticas, la contaminación del aire y la salud de las personas jóvenes

Fact Sheet

Las alteraciones climáticas, la contaminación del aire y la salud de las personas jóvenes

Extreme Heat and Black Communities

Fact Sheet

Extreme Heat and Black Communities

PFAS 101

Fact Sheet

PFAS 101

Climate Change and Mental Health

Fact Sheet

Climate Change and Mental Health

Soot Pollution and Your Health

Fact Sheet

Soot Pollution and Your Health

Extreme Heat and Latino Communities

Fact Sheet

Extreme Heat and Latino Communities

More Fact Sheets about Justice in Every Breath

68% of Latinos

in the U.S. live in areas
that do not meet federal air
quality standards

Over 1 Million

African Americans live
within one mile of
oil and gas operations

Asthma Rates

in Native American and tribal
populations are almost double
the national average

Why Justice in Every Breath?

Every day, we see examples of the living breath being taken from people of color. This is not the equitable and just legacy we want to leave for our children. As mothers, it’s our job to teach, lead, and promise better for the next generation. For this reason, we

  • VOW to stand against systemic racism;
  • VOW to stand with communities disproportionately affected by climate change and air pollution; and
  • VOW to inform our families and friends about these issues so that we can collectively demand justice in our communities.

No matter the color of their skin, everyone has a right to breathe clean air, and that right is a civil right for all.



For More Information

Please contact us for more information about our Justice in Every Breath programs:

Community Health Justice:
Almeta Cooper, acooper@momscleanairforce.org

EcoMadres:
Liz Hurtado, EcoMadres@momscleanairforce.org

Media Contacts:
DKC News, MomsCleanAirForce@DKCNews.com

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