President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, the site of the tragic train derailment and toxic chemical release, a year after the disaster. East Palestine residents let him know they don’t just want answers—they want action.
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President Biden’s Visit to East Palestine Can Be a Turning Point for Petrochemical Protections
Historic New Protections Reduce Pollution From Dangerous Chemical Manufacturing Facilities
EPA has finalized strong standards to address pollution from chemical manufacturing facilities—an important step in reducing the pollution burden for historically marginalized communities living near some of the nation’s most dangerous petrochemical facilities.
What to Look for as the UN Negotiates a Global Plastics Treaty
As the deadline for the world’s first Global Plastics Treaty approaches, Moms Clean Air Force is pressing for a global agreement to reduce plastics production and cut toxic air and water pollution at every point in the plastics supply chain.
6 Tips From Moms’ Staff to Cut Plastic From Your Daily Routine
We recently asked Moms’ staff across the country to share their practical insights for cutting down on plastics. Here are six pro tips they shared that are cost-efficient and easy to implement.
No Child Deserves to Live in a Sacrifice Zone
Sacrifice zones are neighborhoods that bear the greatest burden of environmental threats like climate change and industrial pollution—and they are increasingly facing pollution from plastics facilities. Join Moms in telling Congress to protect communities from plastic industry pollution.
Moms Tell the Department of Energy: Burning Plastic Is Not a Climate Solution
The funding created by the Inflation Reduction Act is supposed to be for climate solutions that benefit our families and communities. But the Department of Energy just announced a whopping $182 million will go to burning plastic waste.
“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.
The Video the Plastics Industry Doesn’t Want You to See
Plastics lobbyists are trying to confuse Congress, EPA, and regular people like you and me by promoting something called “advanced recycling” or “chemical recycling.” See for yourself what they’re actually talking about.
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.
Moms Speak Out for Historic Climate Protections Ahead of Congress’ Post-Election Work Session
Historic climate protections Moms fought hard for are under a credible attack as Congress approaches its post-election work session in November. Join Moms in contacting Congress today.
Moms Tell EPA to Keep Families Safe From Landfill Methane Pollution
Landfills across the U.S. are the third-largest source of dangerous methane emissions and other toxic pollutants harming the health of our families and accelerating the climate crisis. New EPA protections for harmful landfill methane cannot come soon enough.
Moms Call on Congress to Protect Children’s Health, Not the Plastics Industry
Last month, members of Congress introduced a bill that reads as a gift to the plastics industry. It would exempt “advanced recycling” from air pollution laws and promote it as a solution to plastic pollution. This is dangerous. Our lawmakers must not be fooled into thinking this is the best path forward.