As fall sports season begins, Mom Detective looks at artificial turf. Is it toxic? And how can we protect our kids from exposure to harmful chemicals on field?
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On the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, one program in particular stands out as an environmental justice and clean air powerhouse: the Air Pollution Monitoring Grant Program
Smell That? Your Nose Alone Might Not Detect Natural Gas Leaks
A new study on odorants and air pollutants in natural gas revealed some glaring issues with relying solely on smell to recognize gas leaks. Noses aren’t enough!
This Moms’ Husband Died on a Hike Because of Heat Stroke. Here’s What She Wants You to Know.
Three months after having a baby, this Moms’ husband died of heat stroke. He was 32 and hiking with friends on a 109-degree Arizona day. Young and in good shape, they thought they could handle it.
Explaining Carbon Pollution to Children
“So carbon is good, right?” Learn how one mom used this question to explain the relationship between carbon pollution and the climate crisis to her 11-year-old. Then read our new Carbon Dioxide 101 fact sheet.
Mental Health & Climate Change: Four Books for Your Summer Reading List
Moms’ Elizabeth Bechard recommends four excellent books that touch on different aspects of climate change and mental health for your late summer reading list.
Children’s Health at Risk From Vinyl Chloride
Take 20 seconds today to urge EPA to protect us from vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen.
Moms and Kids Play-In for Climate Action: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington, DC.
Moms’ Dominique Browning on Protecting Kids From Climate Change in the Virginian-Pilot
In an Op-Ed for The Virginian-Pilot Dominique Browning and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan demand action to protect kids from extreme weather and the climate crisis.
August Supermom of the Month: Brittany Keyes, Wisconsin
Brittany Keyes, our August Supermom of the Month, launched a community air quality monitoring program in her city and what she found out was devastating. Learn what motivates her to keep going and how she finds joy in “plogging” with her family.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Tampons Toxic?
A recent study found lead, arsenic, and other metals in tampons. How can this be? Mom Detective investigates period care and offers tips on choosing the best menstrual product.
Extreme Living: Climate Disruption Stories From Moms Coping With Humidity
Heat and humidity are getting worse because of climate change, and the combination is potentially deadly. Families share how they’re coping with hotter, wetter summers.