Mom Detective answers a question about how to swap fast fashion for truly sustainable alternatives. Hint: natural fibers are better than synthetic ones. And there are a lot of labels to look out for.
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Clean School Bus Money Should Not Go to Propane Buses
Money intended to fund clean school buses should not be spent on propane and compressed natural gas buses, which run on fossil fuels. Now is not the time to make a long-term commitment to fossil-fueled vehicles.
Harnessing Mom Power to Create Local Change
We have a new opportunity to harness the power of local communities. Through our Moms & Mayors program, we connect moms with local and state officials to bring climate investments into our towns and keep “chemical recycling” incinerators out.
The Plastic Industry’s Scariest Trick
This Halloween, we won’t be tricked by the plastic industry’s lies. Watch and share this short, spooky video about “advanced recycling.”
What People Think Is the Greatest Threat From Climate Change
A recent Yale Climate survey asked, “What do you think is the greatest threat that global warming poses to the US, if any?” Here’s the the most common theme of the respondents…
EcoMadres Noticias: October 2023
Read the latest news from our EcoMadres program.
Ask Mom Detective: Do Candles Pollute the Air in My Home?
Our Mom Detective breaks down how to burn candles and protect indoor air quality, considering everything from materials to wicks and especially fragrance.
“Chemical Recycling” Is Not the Solution to Plastic Pollution
“Chemical recycling” is a fancy way of saying “burning trash.” It’s a practice that harms communities, and our lawmakers must not be fooled into thinking this is the best path forward. The plastics industry is greenwashing us.
EcoMadres Tackle Environmental Injustice: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Iowa, Montana, and North Carolina.
Concerned About Having a Baby Because of Climate Change? Read This Book.
In “The Quickening,” a climate scientist sets out on an expedition to observe the “Doomsday Glacier” in hopes that it will help her with her decision to have a baby in a warming world.
The Link Between Breathing Polluted Air and Breast Cancer
An important new study found that exposure to air pollution increases the risk of breast cancer.
The Early Years Climate Action Plan Keeps Young Children Safer and Healthier
The US Early Years Climate Action Plan is a new report about the impacts of climate change on young children and their families.