Jayne Black had never really thought about indoor air pollution. But as she began studying green schools, she realized poor air quality in the classroom may have been making her son sick.
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A Newark Neighborhood Takes on a Toxic Trash Incinerator
Burning trash is a dangerous and unjust way to deal waste. In Newark, NJ, a low-income, largely Black and Brown community, fight a toxic trash incinerator.
More Diesel Pollution = More Environmental Injustice
California is currently seeking EPA’s approval of its standards for heavy-duty vehicle pollution and rules to accelerate the transition to zero-emissions vehicles. But EPA is considering denying approval of these important standards. EPA must let CA lead the way — as it has done historically on tailpipe pollution.
“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: Hope Lives in Taking Action on Climate Change
Moms Clean Air Force staff and members made news throughout the country!
EPA Moves Toward Cleaning Up Climate Pollution From Cars
EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on its proposal to reinstate longstanding authority for states to set their own emissions standards for cars and light trucks. This is an important opportunity to demand cleaner cars for our families’ health.
40% of Americans Breathe Polluted Air
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More Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air. How Does Your State Stack Up?
The 2020 State of the Air report, released by the American Lung Association, found more people are breathing unhealthy air compared to last year. Despite decades of progress, the trend lines are now headed in the wrong direction.
How We Mother During Coronavirus
Along with the rest of the world, the Moms Clean Air Force team is learning to cope with a new reality during this difficult health crisis. Our state organizers, national team, and volunteers share how they are mothering in the midst of the coronavirus.
A Mother’s Story: Mercury In School Gym Flooring Makes Son Sick
When her 9-year-old son became ill early in the school year, Trisha Dello Iacono discovered a connection between the rubber-like synthetic flooring in his school’s all-purpose room. The chemical in the flooring is phenylmercuric acetate, which releases mercury vapors into the air.