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Colorado Makes Cutting Methane Pollution Its New Year’s Resolution: Moms Make News
It’s Confirmed! Cutting Methane Means Cleaner Air
New Mexico finalized strong state methane rules for oil and gas operators in 2022, and they are working. Join Moms in telling EPA that if we can cut methane in New Mexico, we can cut methane across the country.
EPA Is Trying to Delay a Historic Methane Rule: Moms Speak Out
The Trump administration announced in July that it would delay compliance with the rule for 18 months, another move showcasing its blatant disregard for our communities’ health. Moms raised their voices at a recent public hearing.
Pennsylvania Moms Help Tackle a Massive Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Problem
As the birthplace of the oil and gas industry, Pennsylvania has by far the highest number of extremely old orphan and abandoned wells in the country to the tune of hundreds of thousands. Learn how Moms are helping get these polluting wells plugged.
#MomsSummerofAction: Tell EPA This Is No Time to Delay the Methane Rule
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is on a dangerous POLLUTION SPREE. Last week, he announced an 18-month delay for oil and gas companies’ compliance with the methane rule.
What’s in the Air: On Patriotism, Methane, and Children This July 4th
Heading into the July 4th holiday, Moms’ Dominique Browning is thinking a great deal about patriotism, methane, a Bezos-funded satellite, and children. An odd combination, but it all connects.
Colorado Scores a Win for Cleaner Air and Families’ Health
A new state standard requires oil and gas companies to replace equipment that forces climate pollution and toxic gases into the air and atmosphere.
Pennsylvania’s Program to Plug Oil and Gas Wells Is the Good Climate Policy News We All Need Now
Pennsylvania just celebrated the plugging of its 300th orphaned oil or gas well. Plugging these wells is an important way to make progress on both global warming and air pollution because they have the potential to leak the potent climate pollutant methane plus toxic chemicals, like benzene, that put people’s health at risk.
Against a Backdrop of Federal Inaction, New Mexico Emerges as Unlikely Leader in Cutting Oil and Gas Pollution
Over the last 6 years, New Mexico has become a model of climate action. The New Mexico legislature is currently considering 19 bills related to oil and gas production in the state, many of which could go a long way to further protect children’s health in the Land of Enchantment.
Moms Tell Congress to Stand Up for Commonsense Methane Pollution Protections
A critical measure to cut methane waste from the oil and gas industry is on the chopping block. Moms are speaking out.
The Hidden Dangers of Living Near a Landfill
Landfills are more than just dumping sites; they are significant sources of toxic pollutants that aren’t always visible or detectable. One mom shares her worries about living near an active landfill in North Carolina.
Is There a Pipeline Under Your Playground? Our New Resource Can Help
Pipelines are truly everywhere—in our neighborhoods, cities, parks, and rural communities. When they leak, they contribute to climate change, and they pose safety, health, and equity concerns too.