Learn about a children’s book, Mars, Jimmy, and Me by Dr. Barrett K. Hays, that introduces kids to environmental issues with a clever story set on Mars.
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“Mars, Jimmy and Me” Highlights The Dangers Of Pollution For Kids
Freeway Living Is The Fast Lane to Childhood Illnesses
Learn about one mom’s attempt to find a home and school at least 1.5 miles from a major highway to avoid the serious affects of freeway air pollution.
Unraveling The Web: Air Pollution Linked To Obesity And Diabetes
Read about a new study that links particle air pollution to obesity and type 2 diabetes, in addition to the documented increase in asthma and heart disease.
National Poll Says: America Wants The EPA!
Polls indicate overwhelming support of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) holding corporate polluters responsible for cleaning up their messes.
Like Father, Like Son
Read about one man’s struggle with his asthma in his family, the push to roll back clean air protection and our desperate need for clean air.
Asthma Sucks
Read about one mom’s experience with asthma type symptoms during a respiratory illness and her realization about the costs of living with true asthma.
Industrial Mercury Polluters May Be Allowed To Carry On Without Consequence
Read a letter from a doctor explaining the health hazards of unregulated industrial boilers and cement kilns that spew toxic air pollution.
Clean Air: How The States Stack Up
Read about the massive health benefits of the Clean Air Act and how proposed enhancements will save more lives and prevent more illness.
Standing Up For Clean Air In My Community
Read MCAF blogger Molly Rauch’s speech about cleaning up our dirty air at a climate change rally in Maryland.
Air Pollution is NOT Invisible – A Rant
Read what one mom has to say about the excuse that we don’t pay attention to air pollution because we can’t see it.
Why I Risked Getting Arrested For My Child
Read one mom’s story of seasonal allergies greatly affecting her son and becoming worse as climate change lengthens warm seasons.
“The TRAIN Act Cuts The Heart Out Of The Clean Air Act” ~ Rep. Henry Waxman
Read an interview with Rep. Henry Waxman, describing Republican attempts to attack the Clean Air Act to distract from Wall Street economic responsibility.