Moms Make News: Play-In for Climate Action

Moms and kids from across the country gathered in Washington, DC, last week for the first Play-In for Climate Action since 2019. This Moms Clean Air Force tradition brings together families for a day of fun and advocacy. Inspired by the concept of a “sit-in,” we coined the term “play-in” because kids don’t sit—they play!

This year’s Play-In had a special twist. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-4) announced the introduction of a House resolution that advocates for adaptation measures to keep kids safe in extreme weather. Moms worked closely with the Congresswoman’s office to develop this resolution, which is an urgently needed step toward a safer world for our children.

Tell the House of Representatives: Protect Our Children From Extreme Weather

The 2024 Play-In for Climate Action and the resolution is covered in reporting by Plastics News, Augusta Free Press, and The Progress-Index.

IN OTHER NEWS…

Forbes talks to Moms’ Melody Reis, Almeta Cooper (pictured), and Vanessa Lynch about why the electric school bus revolution is good for our kids and communities.
Senior Policy Analyst Elizabeth Bechard is quoted in Engineered Systems and SNIPS News in support of a bipartisan bill that aims to improve air quality in schools.
Mercedes McKinley, our former Nevada field organizer, tells Desert Companion about the toll that environmental injustice has taken on her family.
Michigan Field Organizer Elizabeth Hauptman spoke at the “Clean Cruise” in Ferndale, Michigan, last weekend. Bridge Michigan and WGRT preview this first-of-its-kind electric vehicle showcase.
In an interview with CBS News, Colorado Field Organizer Laurie Anderson talks about how air pollution along Colorado’s Front Range is making it harder for her family to breathe. She tells Estes Park Trail Gazette that electric vehicles are part of the solution.