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Justice in Every Breath

Community Action Against Environmental Injustice

While climate change and air pollution are threats to everyone, the impacts are not felt equally. Communities of color and low-income communities 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 minority 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, and additional disease.

Communities of color and low-income communities are also hit harder by climate crises such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather events.

Together, we fight for environmental justice and equity.

JUNETEENTH: MOMS READ THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION

Moms Clean Air Force honors the significance of Juneteenth, a pivotal milestone in American history, through a special video reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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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 Equity is a climate and clean air campaign dedicated to advocacy around environmental 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 Equity

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

Extreme Heat and Latino Communities

Fact Sheet

Extreme Heat and Latino Communities

Indigenous People and Air Pollution in the United States

Fact Sheet

Indigenous People and Air Pollution in the United States

Cómo la contaminación por diésel afecta su salud

Fact Sheet

Cómo la contaminación por diésel afecta su salud

Cómo las operaciones del petróleo y del gas afectan la salud de su bebé

Fact Sheet

Cómo las operaciones del petróleo y del gas afectan la salud de su bebé

Cómo el cambio climático afecta al asma

Fact Sheet

Cómo el cambio climático afecta al asma

La contaminación por partículas<br/> y su salud

Fact Sheet

La contaminación por partículas
y su salud

El calor extremo y <br>las comunidades latinas

Fact Sheet

El calor extremo y
las comunidades latinas

Los impactos del calor extremo sobre la salud

Fact Sheet

Los impactos del calor extremo sobre la salud

More Fact Sheets about Environmental Injustice

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 in communities 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 environmental racism;
  • VOW to stand with communities disproportionately affected by climate change and air pollution; and
  • VOW to inform your community, family, and friends about these issues so that we can collectively demand environmental 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 Environmental Justice programs:

Health Equity and Faith Force:
Almeta Cooper, acooper@momscleanairforce.org

EcoMadres:
Carolina Peña, cpena@momscleanairforce.org

Media Contacts:
Sasha Tenenbaum, stenenbaum@momscleanairforce.org
Sasha McBride, smcbride@momscleanairforce.org

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