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.
Protecting Communities From Air Pollution Act to Tackle Colorado’s Ozone Problem
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.
East Palestine Mom Tells Senate Residents Don’t Feel Safe: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, and Ohio.
“State by State, There’s No Place Where There Are No Environmental Justice Concerns”
Soot pollution is exceedingly high in communities of color in every single state. See how your state stacks up.
For This Grandmother, Strong Soot Pollution Standards Are a Matter of Life or Death
A grandmother writes about how deadly soot pollution has impacted her community and her health.
Deadly Soot is Not OK for Children to Breathe
There are just 5 days left to tell EPA we need a stronger soot standard to protect the air our children breathe.