This is the testimony of East Palestine resident and Moms Clean Air Force member, Misti Allison, gave at the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation at their hearing about the train that derailed just over a mile from her home.
What Happens in East Palestine Doesn’t Stay There: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Letter to the Senate About EPA’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Standards, March 21, 2023
Date: March 21, 2023 RE: S.J.Res 11 on the EPA final rule entitled “Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards” Dear Senators: On behalf of our millions of members and supporters, we, the 39 undersigned organizations, …
IPCC Report: Drastic Cuts in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Needed to Protect Children
According to the latest IPCC report, the world’s children will suffer, unless governments and societies make immediate and “drastic” cuts in the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for the climate chaos occurring worldwide.
Clean Air, Climate, Health Equity and Inequity: Ask the Experts About Soot and Our Health
On March 16, 2023, Moms Clean Air Force invited a panel of experts to answer questions about what we can do to protect our health from soot pollution and how can we hold EPA and our local elected officials accountable. EPA regulates …
Pennsylvania Moms Celebrate New Investments in Air Quality Monitoring
On March 16, 2023, Moms Clean Air Force joined Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), State Rep. Sara Innamorato, Councilmember Erika Strassburger (Pittsburgh City Council District 8), and partners Environmental Health Project, GASP (Group Against Smog and Pollution), and FracTracker to highlight provisions of …
At Senate Hearing, East Palestine Moms Want More Than ‘I’m Sorry’ – Moms Make News (VIDEO)
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members impacted by the chemical disaster from the East Palestine train derailment.
Petrochemicals and People: A Dangerous Combination
Administrator Regan has begun to address petrochemical toxicity. Biden’s Department of Justice has taken some steps to hold petrochemical companies accountable. None of it is enough. Yet. Petrochemical disasters and pollution must end.
Norfolk Southern’s call to burn derailed train cars ‘jaw-dropping’, Senate hears
The Ohio Train Derailment Is a Petrochemical Health Disaster
EPA needs to hold the petrochemical polluters and the companies that run “train bombs” through our neighborhoods accountable. These companies should be paying the entire cost of cleanup and providing future support and health care for those who have been exposed to their carcinogenic chemicals.
Air Pollution, Osteoporosis, and Grandma
A new study by Columbia University reports that air pollution may be particularly dangerous for older post-menopausal women because it increases their chances of getting osteoporosis.
Round Two of EPA’s Clean School Bus Program Is Coming Right Up
For the schools awarded grants last October as part of the US EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, an April deadline to submit payment request forms for their new buses is fast approaching, and the next round of grant applications will be due.