Coal plants release mercury into the air, where it falls into rivers and lakes, contaminating fish that many families depend on for food, health, and cultural traditions. Protecting our air and water means protecting people, heritage, and future generations.
“We’re Paying the Price With Our Way of Life”: Indigenous Women Fight for Strong Mercury Protections
This Indigenous People’s Day, we’re revisiting three powerful interviews with Indigenous moms about toxic mercury pollution in their communities, rooted in the importance of fishing as a tradition.
Let’s Get Loud: Fighting for Clean Air in a New Political Climate
A Dangerous Loophole Allows Unchecked Hazardous Air Pollution
Moms Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black explains how a dangerous new exemption allows facilities to ignore Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Members of Congress reprimand EPA after new policy could put Americans at risk of mercury poisoning: ‘Cruel abandonment of the agency’s … obligations’
Concerned About Climate Chaos? Testify to EPA!
Moms’ Kiya Stanford shares the story of her first experiences giving testimony before EPA—and encourages all concerned caregivers to join her next time.
Testimony: Karin Stein, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Repeal, July 10, 2025
By: Karin Stein, Iowa Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force Date: July 10, 2025 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency My name is Karin Stein. I am Iowa organizer for Moms Clean Air Force and its EcoMadres program. …
Testimony: Julie Kimmel, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Repeal, July 10, 2025
By: Julie Kimmel, Senior Manager, Editorial and Member Cultivation, Moms Clean Air Force Date: July 10, 2025 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency My name is Julie Kimmel. I live in Virginia, with my husband and daughter, …
Testimony: Jayne Black, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Repeal, July 10, 2025
By: Jayne Black, Wisconsin Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force Date: July 10, 2025 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Jayne Black. I live …
Testimony: Isabel Gonzalez-Whitaker, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Repeal, July 10, 2025
By: Isabel Gonzalez-Whitaker, VP, Public Engagement, Moms Clean Air Force Date: July 10, 2025 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency My name is Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker, and I work for Moms Clean Air Force and live in …
Testimony: Elizabeth Hauptman, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Repeal, July 10, 2025
By: Elizabeth Hauptman, Michigan Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force Date: July 10, 2025 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for the opportunity to share my story. My name is Elizabeth Hauptman, and I live in …
Testimony: Celerah Hewes, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Repeal, July 10, 2025
By: Celerah Hewes, National Field Manager, Moms Clean Air Force Date: July 10, 2025 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for the opportunity to give testimony today. My name is Celerah Hewes. I live with …