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.
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.
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.
RESOURCES
Air Pollution, Extreme Heat, and Black Maternal Health
Air Pollution, Extreme Heat, and Latina Maternal Health
Las alteraciones climáticas, la contaminación del aire y la salud de las personas jóvenes
Extreme Heat and Black Communities
PFAS 101
Climate Change and Mental Health
Soot Pollution and Your Health
Extreme Heat and Latino Communities
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