La salud de las madres latinas siempre ha estado bajo la amenaza de un problema invisible—la exposición a la contaminación y al calor extremo. La resolución 1494 “Protegiendo a las Madres Latinas del Calor Extremo y la Contaminación del Aire”, presentada por la congresista Nanette Diaz Barragán, marca un paso crucial hacia la mejora de la salud materna e infantil en nuestras comunidades.
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Una nueva resolución busca proteger a las madres latinas del calor extremo y la contaminación del aire
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Exposure to a whole host of pollutants during pregnancy through breathing and ingestion has been associated with health harms, from impaired fetal growth to respiratory disease. Read our most recently updated resources about air pollution, mercury, methane, and their impacts on pregnancy.
The Placenta Is Not the Barrier We Once Thought It Was
The scientific community is just starting to study and understand which environmental pollutants can cross the placenta and how they impact babies. Learn more about what we know in Moms’ new fact sheet.
Meet the Speakers at Moms’ First Climate, Pollution, and Youth Health Event on February 8
We are thrilled to welcome a heavy-hitting lineup of speakers for our Climate Disruption, Air Pollution, and Young Peoples’ Health event on February 8. Get to know the panelists better with some quick snapshots of their work.
Moms Announces Climate Disruption, Air Pollution, and Young People’s Health: Featuring EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Chelsea Clinton
On February 8, Moms Clean Air Force will host an inaugural gathering about Climate Disruption, Air Pollution, and Young People’s Health. We’re making space for crucial conversations among climate and health leaders, including EPA Administrator Michael Regan, White House CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory, Chelsea Clinton, Dr. Lisa Patel, Aishah-Nyeta Brown, and many others.
The Early Years Climate Action Plan Keeps Young Children Safer and Healthier
The US Early Years Climate Action Plan is a new report about the impacts of climate change on young children and their families.
Groundbreaking EPA Report on Climate Change and Children’s Health
EPA just released a report, “Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in the US.” Its findings underscore the necessity of considering children’s well-being in every climate policy. LEARN MORE…
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.
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.
Soot Pollution Breaks Our Hearts
Many things can break your heart, but air pollution shouldn’t be one of them. Send EPA a Valentine for Heart Health to protect our hearts with the strongest possible standards for soot pollution.