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Soot Pollution Protections Are At Risk
New Report Underscores, Once Again, the Toll of Air Pollution on Our Health
The 2023 “Health of the Air” report from the American Thoracic Society provides the first-ever local and national estimates of the health impacts of wildland fires—and finds that smoke from these fires is responsible for thousands of premature deaths each year in the US.
“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.
This Back-to-School Season’s Trendy Item: Electric School Buses
Electric school buses reduce air pollution and safeguard the health of children, bus drivers, teachers, and communities. Here are more reasons to roll with electric school buses.
EPA Creates First-of-Its-Kind Youth Advisory Council
In June 2023, EPA announced the creation of the National Environmental Youth Advisory Council to support Administrator Michael Regan and his staff as they make decisions that impact children’s health. Learn how you or the young people in your life can apply for a seat on the council.
EcoMadres Noticias: May 2023
Read the latest news from our EcoMadres program.
The Petrochemical and Plastic Crisis Is Spinning Out of Control
Plastic is ubiquitous, even for those of us that try to avoid it, and it’s bad news. A new report warns that while manufacture and use of essential plastics may continue, failing to act now on “reckless increases in plastic production” will have immense costs.
East Palestine Mom, Misti Allison, Testifies at Senate Train Derailment Hearing
This is the testimony of East Palestine resident and Moms Clean Air Force member, Misti Allison, gave at the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation at their hearing about the train that derailed just over a mile from her home.
What Happens in East Palestine Doesn’t Stay There: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Air Pollution, Osteoporosis, and Grandma
A new study by Columbia University reports that air pollution may be particularly dangerous for older post-menopausal women because it increases their chances of getting osteoporosis.
Shell’s Ohio River Valley Cracker Plant Gets an “F” Grade
After 100 days of operation, the Shell Beaver County ethane cracker plant, 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, gets a failing report card from environmental groups, including Moms Clean Air Force.
Oil and Gas Pollution Harms a Community
There’s one week left to send a message to EPA in support of its updated rule to cut methane and other harmful pollutants from oil and gas operations across the country. Our New Mexico coordinator shares her thoughts as a mom and a Latina.