The nation’s most dangerous industries, such as petrochemical facilities, refineries, and paper manufacturing, are disproportionately concentrated in underserved communities. We urge EPA to adopt a more robust rule delivering the strongest possible protections for those who work in or live in the vicinity of chemical facilities.
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Protecting Workers and Communities From Chemical Disasters
Babies’ Lungs Contain Toxic Air Pollution Before Birth
Recent research found evidence of toxic black carbon particles (soot) in cord blood and placenta tissue in pregnant mothers.
Burning Plastic Contaminates Eggs. Here’s What To Do About It.
When plastic waste in developing countries is incinerated, local food sources, such as eggs can become polluted with toxins.
Petrochemical Pollution and Our Health
Plastics are everywhere, and the industry that makes them is booming. The ubiquity of plastics and other petrochemicals comes at a steep cost to our health, especially for those living near production and processing facilities. Learn more about petrochemicals and our health, and how you can take action in our new fact sheet, “Petrochemical Pollution and Our Health.”
Clean Energy Policy That Cuts Air Pollution Would Save 50,000 Lives
New study shows cutting air pollution generated by burning fossil fuels would save over 50,000 lives and provide more than $600 billion in health benefits.
5 Things Parents Should Know About Climate Change and Mental Health
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve been highlighting the intersection of climate change and mental health. Collective action can help us combat feelings of isolation and find meaning and purpose in the climate crisis.
To Help Stop Climate Change, Obama Says: Create More National Parks
“Our Great National Parks” highlights the important role the world’s large national parks play in mitigating climate change while protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the plants and animals that make nature so special.
“State of the Air” Finds Millions Breathe Unhealthy Air
The 2022 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association finds that more 137 million Americans live in places with unhealthy air.
Indigenous Communities Left Out of Clean Air Wins
Indigenous communities and communities of color are disproportionately affected by the harms of air pollution, and often excluded from the health benefits of environmental progress.
Moms Join Fight for Environmental Justice and Win Against Corporate Polluter
The EPA issued a letter this week objecting to Colorado state’s permit renewal request for the Suncor Refinery. The plant “raises significant environmental justice concerns, as illustrated by the severity of pollution and described health impacts facing the communities living in proximity to the Suncor site.”
Moms Make News: Speaking Truth to the Powerful in Washington
Moms Clean Air Force staff and members made news throughout the country!
Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells Continue to Pollute Air, Water and Land
Orphaned oil and gas wells leak oil, gas, and toxic chemicals into our air and water. This dangerous pollution is a critical issue facing millions of families.