Moms spoke out at EPA about a recent proposal to redefine what it means to “begin actual construction” in order to let polluters break ground on major new industrial facilities without air pollution permits or community input.
Testimony: Julie Kimmel, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Julie Kimmel, Senior Manager, Editorial & Member Cultivation Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Hi, my name is Julie Kimmel. I live with my family …
Testimony: Laurie Anderson, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Laurie Anderson, Colorado Field Organizer Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency My name is Laurie Anderson, and I am a Colorado Field Organizer with Moms …
Testimony: Jayne Black, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Jayne Black, Wisconsin Field Organizer Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Jayne Black, and I …
Mom Testifies Against EPA’s Rule That Would Allow Data Center Construction BEFORE Community Input
No, we don’t want polluters to be able to start construction on projects before communities have a voice. That’s what EPA is trying to do redefining “begin actual construction” under the New Source Review. Moms made sure our voices were heard at …
Advocacy Training with Melissa Jun Rowley
In May 2026, we hosted a advocacy skills workshop with journalist Melissa Jun Rowley. Watch now to learn how to advocate and organize, share your story, and compel government officials to take action. In this video, we share Moms Clean Air Force …
Testimony: Isabel González Whitaker, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Isabel González Whitaker, Associate Vice President for Public Engagement Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency My name is Isabel González Whitaker. I live with …
Testimony: Patrice Tomcik, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Patrice Tomcik, Senior National Field Director Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency My name is Patrice Tomcik, and I am the Senior National Field Director …
Testimony: Vanessa Lynch, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Vanessa Lynch, Pennsylvania Campaign Coordinator Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency My name is Vanessa Lynch, and I am the Pennsylvania Campaign Coordinator for Moms …
Testimony: Celerah Hewes, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Celerah Hewes, Senior Manager, State Field Campaigns Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency My name is Celerah Hewes, and I am a Senior Manager of …
Testimony: Ashley Hillard, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Ashley Hillard, North Carolina Field Organizer Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Good morning, My name is Ashley Hillard, and I am the North Carolina …
Athletes Speak Out: What Climate Pollution Rollbacks Mean For Players
Athletes and coaches agree: Playing these days is getting harder because climate pollution is making extreme heat deadlier and intensifying air pollution. And unfortunately, it will only get harder owing to EPA’s rollback of the Endangerment Finding. More extreme heat days. More …