The US comes in third for asthma-related air pollution (behind China and India), with 236,000 cases per year.This group of new studies from researchers around the world confirms that air pollution harms children’s health.
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Our Children’s Best Chance for Climate Safety
Experts agree that we have only ten years to take real action to safeguard our children’s future from climate crisis. Cutting methane pollution is one of our best chances to do just that. Together, we can create a safe future for every child.
Air Pollution Is Changing the Way We Raise Our Kids
A new report from the National Parks Conservation Association shows that the air in our national parks – a vast 85-million-acre system of 419 sites in every state, ranging from monuments to battlefields to historic sites and more – is also sub-par. In fact, 96% of our national parks are plagued with significant air pollution problems.
Moms Clean Air Force Testifies Before Congress on Defending Mercury Standards
Moms Clean Air Force’s Heather McTeer Toney joined other leading experts to testify in opposition to Trump’s EPA controversial proposal to undermine our country’s mercury pollution standards. “Why Administrator Wheeler would ever consider weakening a rule that protects babies’ brains is senseless.”
Brooklyn Mom Questions the Safety of Breathing Silica Dust in the Subway
A concerned mom questions the health effects of breathing silica dust in the NY subway system.
Testimony: Undermining Mercury Protections: EPA Endangers Human Health and the Environment
This is the full text of the testimony of Heather McTeer Toney, Moms Clean Air Force’s National Field Director, in support of strengthening the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Moms Clean Air Force Reception Celebrates the Women of the 116th Congress
Photos from the reception Moms Clean Air Force hosted with partners to honor the women of the 116th Congress who are committed to fighting for climate safety to keep our families safe and healthy.
From Superfund Site to Bee Habitat (video)
A superfund site in Oklahoma turns its polluted legacy into something hopeful – a place to keep pollinators buzzing.
For All We Do…
For all we do, on Mother’s Day and everyday, let’s celebrate the power MOMS.
Dominique Browning and Moms Clean Air Force in Martha Stewart Living
Read a profile of Dominique Browning and Moms Clean Air Force in Martha Stewart Living Magazine – May, 2019.
Here’s How to Reduce Energy, Save Money, Create Jobs and Stay Safe
“Building Climate Justice Investing in Energy Efficiency for a Fair and Just Transition” report calls for reducing energy consumption to save money, create jobs, and protect the viability of the planet.
Declining Air Quality Threatens the Health of Millions
Read about the findings of the American Lung Association’s 2019 State of the Air Report, and find out how your local air quality fared.
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