Congress is considering weakening protections from substances found in daily consumer products, like children’s toys, electronics, and rugs. This move to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act is terrifying and dangerous, and children will suffer the most. El Congreso está considerando debilitar …
Moms Tell EPA to We Need Strong Safety Reviews for Chemicals in Rugs, Toys, and More
The Toxic Substances Control Act protects us from dangerous chemicals in everyday products, but EPA wants to weaken it.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Wigs and Synthetic Hair Safe for Children?
There are many cultural and deeply personal reasons for wearing wigs or synthetic hair. Mom Detective shares the potential harms of these products so that you can make the decision that works best for your family.
The Age of Forever Chemicals
On October 9, 2025, investigative journalist Mariah Blake sat down with Moms’ Maria Finnegan to share insights from her new book, a gripping exposé of the chemical industry’s decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals. She reveals how these human-made …
Climate Questionnaire: Mariah Blake, Author of They Poisoned the World
Becoming a mother inspired journalist Mariah Blake’s journey to understand the threats posed by toxic chemicals in our environment. “What I learned was awe-inspiring and sobering,” she writes.
Red Alert: EPA Wants to Weaken Toxic Chemical Protections
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) protects us from dangerous chemicals in industry, commercial, and consumer products—now, it’s under threat. Join Moms in taking action.
Ask Mom Detective: What’s the Best Window for My Family’s Health, My Wallet, and the Planet?
Shopping for energy-efficient replacement windows can leave you feeling dizzy. Mom Detective unpacks all the options to help you find safe, cost-effective, and planet-friendly windows for your family.
Science Matters: Dr. Tanya Taiwo, Midwife, Birth Justice Advocate, and Co-Lead of Project TENDR
“When junk science becomes the norm, how do you even work with an EPA that doesn’t actually care or understand science?” Dr. Tanya Taiwo grapples with this question in her work to reduce exposure of neurotoxic environmental chemicals in pregnant women and children
Industry insiders sound alarm after US government slashes Chemical Safety Board: ‘More chemical releases, worker deaths, and community pollution’
Mom Detective: How Renters Can Create Healthy Homes
Our Mom Detective answers: I’m interested in creating a healthy home for my family. I’m worried about pollution from my gas stove and stair carpeting, but I’m a renter. I don’t get much say in things like appliances in my home, and …
Ask Mom Detective: What Can Renters Do to Create Healthy Homes?
A renter can do more to “green” their home than you’d think. Here are the top ways to reduce chemical exposure and indoor air pollution without having to ask the landlord.