Moms have been advocating for stronger mercury protections for over a decade, and now they’re here. Learn why we’re so excited about EPA’s updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Sweeping Power Plant Pollution Safeguards Put Children’s Health First
In a bold move to protect public health, EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced the finalization of a suite of new rules that will address pollution from fossil fuel power plants—the polluters responsible for almost one-quarter of the climate pollution generated by the U.S.
Now Is the Time to Protect Children From Mercury
Last spring, thousands of Moms’ members signed asking EPA to set the strongest possible updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). This rule is close to being finalized, and we need the Biden administration to finish the job as soon as possible.
What EPA Did for Clean Air in 2023
This was a big year for EPA clean air protections—and for Moms fighting to get the strongest possible rules across the finish line.
Meeting the Moment: How Moms Are Fighting for Seven Important EPA Rules
From the beginning of the Biden administration, Moms Clean Air Force has fought, cajoled, and begged for strong EPA rules to protect our families from climate change and toxic air pollution. Finally, this year, EPA has proposed many of the rules we demanded, and moms are meeting the moment.
Climate Change Turns Up the Heat: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Ohio, and Texas.
Mercury Does Not Belong in Our Children’s Lunchboxes
The disproportionate impact of mercury pollution on people who traditionally rely on fish and marine mammals for food is unfair. And the burden of avoiding mercury contamination needs to be shifted from fishers and those who eat fish to the common source—power plants.
Testimony: Patrice Tomcik, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, May 9, 2023
By: Patrice Tomcik, National Field Director, Moms Clean Air Force Date: May 9, 2023 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency My name is Patrice Tomcik, and I am the National Field Director for Moms Clean Air …
Testimony: Liz Hurtado, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, May 9, 2023
By: Liz Hurtado, National Field Manager, Moms Clean Air Force Date: May 9, 2023 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency Good afternoon. My name is Liz Hurtado, and I am a national field manager for Moms Clean Air Force …
Testimony: Vanessa Lynch, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, May 9, 2023
By: Vanessa Lynch, Pennsylvania State Coordinator, Moms Clean Air Force Date: May 9, 2023 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Vanessa Lynch. I am a State Coordinator for Moms …
Testimony: Karin Stein, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, May 9, 2023
By: Karin Stein, Iowa State Coordinator, Moms Clean Air Force Date: May 9, 2023 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency Good afternoon. My name is Karin Stein. I am Iowa organizer for Moms Clean Air Force and its EcoMadres …
Testimony: Melody Reis, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, May 9, 2023
By: Melody Reis, Senior Legislative and Regulatory Policy Manager, Moms Clean Air Force Date: May 9, 2023 About: Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0794 To: Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Melody Reis, and I am …