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On The Road to Strong Tailpipe Pollution Standards: Moms Make News
Heavy Truck Pollution and Climate Change Are a Deadly Combination
EPA’s recent proposal to reduce climate pollution from heavy-duty trucks and buses would help avoid 1.8 billion tons of carbon emissions through 2055. And for millions who live with poor air quality, the proposed Clean Truck standards would improve air quality nationwide.
Earth to Mom: Keep Going. Keep Fighting. Keep Loving.
Happy Earth Month! Take a look at how and why Earth Day came to be, and where we are today.
State of the Air: Nearly 120 Million Americans Still Breathing Unhealthy Air
One out of every three Americans lives in places marked by unhealthy levels of air pollution. Climate change is making it more difficult to clean up the air, as wildfires worsen the deadly particle pollution known as soot, and hotter, sunnier days worsen ozone pollution, also known as smog.
From Coal to Table: Protect Your Family From Mercury Pollution
From fish to rice, many foods are contaminated with mercury. But there is no safe level of mercury consumption. It’s critical that we strengthen the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
What You Need to Know About Dioxins
Dioxins are a group of highly toxic industrial pollutants. They are mostly produced during processes that involve petrochemicals, like the manufacturing of pesticides and plastics. They’re also produced when paper gets bleached with chlorine. Babies and children are particularly vulnerable to dioxin exposure.
EcoMadres Noticias: April 2023
Read the latest news from our EcoMadres program.
A Historic Step Forward on Electric Vehicles
EPA’s proposals for new tailpipe pollution protections—one for cars and one for heavy-duty trucks—mark a moment of transformation in the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Moms Clean Air Force’s Liz Hurtado Gave Strong Remarks at EPA Transportation Event
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced historic rulemakings to address pollution from the transportation industry. Here’s the speech Moms Clean Air Force’s National Field Manager Liz Hurtado gave at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Youth Turn Climate Anxiety Into Action: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.
EPA Administrator Regan Announced Stronger Mercury and Air Toxics Protections
EPA Administrator Regan just announced important new mercury and air toxics (MATS) protections. The science is clear: No amount of mercury is safe for pregnant moms and children because it endangers developing fetal brains and the brains of children.
Breastfeeding Reduces Childhood Asthma Risk
“Breastfeeding has an important role in reducing the risk of developing asthma in early childhood,” concluded two studies. Researchers from both studies found that breastfeeding lowers the likelihood that children aged 7 or younger will contract asthma.