Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. Outdoor work and warehouse work can be especially dangerous, but currently, there’s no federal standard from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that protects workers from heat stress hazards—and this needs to change.
Moms Call on Congress to Protect Children From Extreme Weather at School
Extreme weather is making it harder for parents to keep children safe and healthy—even at school. The good news is we are not powerless to protect our beloved children where they learn and play.
Living and dying in America’s hottest big city: One week in the Phoenix heat
Hottest Summer on Record Is a Call to Action, Not Despair
We just lived through the hottest summer on record, but this is in no way a death sentence. It’s a call to action, not despair.
Air Pollution, Extreme Heat, and Latina Maternal Health
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. Find all our sources linked below. Air pollution and extreme heat threaten the health of everyone, but both pose outsize risks for pregnant people and babies. Pregnancy is a …
Back to School 2024: No ABCs Without A/C
As children across the United States start the school year, concerns about rising heat in classrooms continue. Moms’ Ylenia Aguilar shares her experience in Arizona with extreme heat and schools.
Moms Tell FEMA to Protect Families From Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, our country’s major disaster response agency, should step up and classify extreme heat and wildfire smoke as major disasters. This would unlock federal resources and funding that are critical for resource-strapped communities.
Living and dying in America’s hottest big city: One week in the Phoenix heat
Katrina’s Wake-up Call: The Urgency of Climate Action Now
This Moms’ Husband Died on a Hike Because of Heat Stroke. Here’s What She Wants You to Know.
Three months after having a baby, this Moms’ husband died of heat stroke. He was 32 and hiking with friends on a 109-degree Arizona day. Young and in good shape, they thought they could handle it.
Moms and Kids Play-In for Climate Action: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington, DC.
Moms’ Dominique Browning on Protecting Kids From Climate Change in the Virginian-Pilot
In an Op-Ed for The Virginian-Pilot Dominique Browning and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan demand action to protect kids from extreme weather and the climate crisis.