Research shows that pipeline leaks happen more often in communities with a high percentage of people of color. Moms are fighting for strong leak detection rules and more frequent pipeline inspections to protect these communities—and save lives.
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Methane Leak Detection Can Save Lives
Pollution From Oil and Gas Flaring Takes a Toll on Our Health
A recent study used satellite observations and reported data to more accurately measure emissions from oil and gas flaring and venting—and the staggering impact of this pollution on human health.
Gas Pipeline Leaks Are Dangerous
Secretary Pete Buttigieg has a chance to plug pipeline leaks and make our parks, schools, and neighborhoods safer.
MethaneSAT: A Satellite for the Good of All Humankind
The organization with which we launched Moms Clean Air Force—the Environmental Defense Fund—is sending a satellite into space for the good of all humankind. MethaneSAT, the world’s most advanced methane-detecting satellite, is a go for launch on Monday, March 4.
This Scientist Wants Climate Action and Is Developing the Satellite to Make It Happen
For decades, satellites have been beaming down evidence of Earth’s changing climate but with little impact. MethaneSAT—a satellite built for the single, critical purpose of fighting climate change—is about to change all that.
Boletín de EcoMadres: Febrero 2024
Lea las últimas noticias de nuestro programa EcoMadres.
EcoMadres Newsletter: February 2024
Read the latest news from our EcoMadres program.
Moms Are Fighting to Stop Gas Pipeline Leaks
Gas pipelines are a significant source of methane, a potent climate pollutant more than 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. This is unacceptable, and it’s a problem we can fix.
New Mapping Tool: Florida’s Climate Future
A new climate mapping tool reveals that Florida is at a critical crossroads, with families facing increasing risks due to climate change. Our children and future generations are depending on us to take action now to safeguard their future.
New Oil and Gas Permits Denied in Colorado
When one mom realized the neighborhood fracking pad was making her child sick, she took action. Read how she helped pass a law that is now being used to deny permits for wells near Colorado neighborhoods.
Incentives to Cut Methane Pollution Work
The Methane Emissions Reduction Program will place a commonsense fee on methane waste from oil and gas operators who don’t meet federal standards. This new program is essential to the success of EPA’s recently finalized methane protections.
Moms Urge EPA to Fine Major Methane Polluters
We have to drastically reduce methane, and soon. EPA is currently accepting comments on the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, which will ensure oil and gas companies act quickly to reduce pollution by assessing a fee when they exceed the federal methane emissions standard.