Although threats from global warming happen year-round, in a recent EcoMadres Investigates conversation, we learned why scientists have begun using the term “Danger Season” for the period between May and October. This is the time of year when climate hazards like extreme heat, wildfires, storms, and floods collide and intensify.
EcoMadres Investigates: The Union of Concerned Scientists’ “Danger Season”
This 1-hour panel unpacks the increasing threat of “Danger Season”—the period from May through October when climate hazards intensify and intersect. Based on new data and scientific insights from the Union of Concerned Scientists, we explore why 2025 is shaping up to …
Politics Unplugged
Tell Congress: Protect Youth Athletes From Extreme Heat and Dirty Air
Climate change is intensifying extreme weather, including scorching heat. While heat is deadly on its own, it also leads to spikes in harmful air pollution. This puts vulnerable young athletes at risk as they head outside to play in unsafe conditions. El …
The Climate Questionnaire: Juliette Kayyem, Author of The Devil Never Sleeps
Juliette Kayyem, CNN’s Senior National Security Analyst, speaks with Moms about trying to make sense of this uniquely chaotic time regarding crises, readiness, and the future.
Cutting Funding for Air Quality Alerts Puts Kids at Risk
Join Moms in calling on Congress to fully fund the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which monitor extreme weather and other environmental harms, like poor air quality.
From Sidelines to Safety: Protecting Kids From Extreme Heat in Sports and Play
As temperatures rise, outdoor activities like sports, band practice, summer camps, and recreational leagues put kids at increased risk of heat-related illness. This webinar provides guidance on protecting children during extreme heat, including recognizing warning signs, understanding safety protocols for high school …
Building Bridges: Empowering the Latinx Community Through Leadership & Advocacy
Extreme Living: Climate Disruption Stories From Moms Coping With Wildfire Smoke, Part 2
In June 2023, smoke from Canadian wildfires blew hundreds of miles south into the U.S., and somehow this has become an annual occurrence. Moms members share smoke stories from our new climate-fueled reality.
Estamos en mayor riesgo por cambio climático
El calentamiento global y la contaminación están impactando más a las mujeres latinas y negras
My Climate Job: Dr. Eugene Livar, Chief Heat Officer, Arizona Department of Health Services
In 2024, the Arizona Department of Health Services created the job of Chief Heat Officer and named Dr. Eugene Livar to the role. This first-of-its-kind position is meant to tackle the state’s notoriously bad and worsening heat crisis.