Clean air advocates have a new weapon in the fight against toxic air pollution from the plastics and petrochemical industry: the Environmental Defense Fund’s innovative Petrochemical Air Pollution Map.
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New Map Shines Light on Communities Most At-Risk From Toxic Air Pollution
New Hope for Residents of “Cancer Alley”?
Last month, EPA finalized strong chemical manufacturing protections aimed at slashing cancer rates by taking on toxic pollution. The new rule could make a big difference for Robert Taylor and his family in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
La Gran Influencia de las Acciones Valientes en la Historia Afroamericana
A lo largo de la historia Afroamericana, la acción colectiva y el activismo público han sido fundamentales para desafiar las injusticias y provocar transformación social. Debemos continuar con el legado de quienes nos precedieron y continuar la lucha por una sociedad justa y equitativa.
What People Think Is the Greatest Threat From Climate Change
A recent Yale Climate survey asked, “What do you think is the greatest threat that global warming poses to the US, if any?” Here’s the the most common theme of the respondents…
At an Ohio Superfund Site, “You Could Smell the Chemicals in the Air and Water”
EPA recently proposed new standards to reduce air pollution released from more than 200 chemical manufacturing facilities across the US. These facilities make chemicals that are the building blocks of plastics. They release toxic pollution that can increase the risk of cancer for facility workers and people in nearby communities.
Protecting People Through Strong Petrochemical Manufacturing Rules
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rein in the toxic air emissions from some of the biggest emitters. This is a rare chance to hold polluters accountable and to mitigate the harm they cause to workers and to children, families, and all people.
Moms Testify at Methane Hearing in Record Numbers
Moms Clean Air Force was out in full force as 63 members from 21 states and Washington, DC delivered testimony at EPA’s methane virtual public hearings last week.
Moms Join “Cancer Alley” Funeral March to the White House
Moms Clean Air Force’s Almeta Cooper, Elizabeth Brandt, Sam Schmitz, and Cynthia Palmer joined environmental justice activists from “Cancer Alley” in front of the White House. The funeral procession signified mourning the many lives lost in Louisiana’s St. James Parish and “Cancer Alley.”
Small Progress—But Not Enough—On Reining in Petrochemical Pollution
Moms Clean Air Force commends the Justice Department and EPA for pursuing this enforcement action, which will reduce the dangerously high levels of benzene and other hazardous air pollutants around some petrochemical facilities.
“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.
How Bills Become Laws in Your State
To help the nation’s children stay safer from air pollution in their state, this infographic shows how bills become state law.
Moms Make News: All Aboard the Electric School Bus
Moms Clean Air Force staff and members help reinstate methane protections and made news on climate issues throughout the country!