Read about studies showing that pesticides kill birds and that mercury pollution is harming fish-eating birds, resulting in threatened species.
Industrial Mercury Polluters May Be Allowed To Carry On Without Consequence
Read a letter from a doctor explaining the health hazards of unregulated industrial boilers and cement kilns that spew toxic air pollution.
Clean Air Is Sacred To Catholics
Read about St. Francis of Assisi and the principles of Catholics that support clean air and environmental conservation.
My Toddler’s Mercury Poisoning from Tuna
Read the story of one mom’s terrifying realization that tuna fish was poisoning her child with mercury and affecting her development.
Air Pollution is NOT Invisible – A Rant
Read what one mom has to say about the excuse that we don’t pay attention to air pollution because we can’t see it.
“The TRAIN Act Cuts The Heart Out Of The Clean Air Act” ~ Rep. Henry Waxman
Read an interview with Rep. Henry Waxman, describing Republican attempts to attack the Clean Air Act to distract from Wall Street economic responsibility.
A Mom’s Pride and Worry
Read about one MCAF member’s renewed determination to fight corporate polluters who refuse to accept responsibility for air pollution.
Senator Udall: Moms Matter More Than Ever
Read about Sen. Tom Udall and his support of the Clean Air Act in the face of politically motivated attacks to allow industry to pollute our air.
“If You Can’t Breathe, You Can’t Work”
Read about politicians, health professionals an other experts refuting Republican attacks on the Clean Air Act as untruthful and harmful.
Why Air Pollution is Worse for Black Children
Read an excerpt from a article by an MCAF blogger about the increased effects of air pollution and asthma on African American children.
Pollution Hurts Animals Too!
Read how air pollution harms the health of pets and farm animals as well as that of human beings.
Hispanic Heritage Month: What All Latinos Want
Read about one Latino mom who wants everyone to know that her community strongly supports clean air and water regulations.