Polyester and polypropylene rugs are made with plastic fibers derived from petrochemicals. There are safer alternatives out there. Mom Detective shares tips for finding a truly “family-friendly” rug.
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Moms Tell Congress Access to Clean Air Is Non-negotiable
Join us in demanding that the government do its job to protect children from dirty air.
Meet KeShaun Pearson, the Memphis Activist Fighting Elon Musk’s xAI
KeShaun Pearson helped shut down a major polluter in his Memphis neighborhood. Then Colossus—the world’s largest AI facility, owned by Elon Musk—moved in.
Moms Across the Country Tell Shelby County to Stop Elon Musk’s xAI From Polluting Memphis
Memphis families are fighting for their lives—and so are families across the country. Supercomputer facilities to power AI are being planned and built across the nation.
Wisconsin Mom Leads the Charge for Healthier, Greener Schools
One mom shares why she wrote a Green Schools Day Proclamation to support kids’ learning and health and why we should all prioritize making our schools sustainable for our kids.
Elon Musk’s xAI Facility, Air Pollution, and Asthma in Memphis: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Nevada, Tennessee, and Vermont.
From Heat to Hope: 5 Takeaways from EcoMadres’ Annual Summit
EcoMadres’ 2025 annual summit was a call to action and celebration of cultural resilience.
EcoMadres Investigates How Climate-Charged Hurricanes Threaten Latino Health
Hurricanes have ceased to be isolated disasters and are instead a clear signal of our collective vulnerability. EcoMadres sat down with experts to talk about how climate-driven extreme storms are transforming communities and how we can build resilience.
Ask Mom Detective: Is My Family’s Eczema Worsened by Air Pollution?
Indoor and outdoor air pollution can affect sensitive skin. Mom Detective shares tips for preventing and managing eczema flare-ups.
Supermom of the Month: Nancy Simpson, California
December Supermom of the Month Nancy Simpson has “worn many hats” over the years so that she can volunteer for causes she cares about. We talked to her about her advocacy, her motivation, and how she managed to raise an activist.
Wildfires and Your Health
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. Find all our sources linked below. Climate change and wildfires Climate change is making wildfires worse. Greenhouse gases from the combustion of fossil fuels are making much of our …
Climate Change in the African American Community
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. Find all our sources linked below. Climate Change is a social justice issue. Climate change is here, and we are feeling its effects right now. It’s causing more frequent …