Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Letter to Department of Transportation Opposing Extension on Gas Pipeline Leak Detection & Repair Rule
Date: April 4, 2024 To: The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, Secretary The Honorable Tristan Brown, Deputy Administrator, PHMSA U.S. Department of Transportation Re: Docket Nos. PHMSA-2024-0005 & PHMSA-2021-0039 Environmental, Public Safety, and Community Organizations Oppose Industry Associations’ Request to Extend the Comment Period …
Study: Methane pollution from oil and gas production greatly underestimated
Methane Leak Detection Can Save Lives
Research shows that pipeline leaks happen more often in communities with a high percentage of people of color. Moms are fighting for strong leak detection rules and more frequent pipeline inspections to protect these communities—and save lives.
Pollution From Oil and Gas Flaring Takes a Toll on Our Health
A recent study used satellite observations and reported data to more accurately measure emissions from oil and gas flaring and venting—and the staggering impact of this pollution on human health.
Testimony: Almeta Cooper, Advanced Leak Detection and Repair Rule, March 26, 2024
By: Almeta Cooper, National Manager, Health Equity, Moms Clean Air Force Date: March 26, 2024 About: Advanced Leak Detection and Repair Rule To: Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee My name is Almeta E. Cooper. I currently reside in Washington, DC, and moved to …
Letter to U.S. House of Representatives Opposing Repeal of Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP), March 18, 2024
Date: March 18, 2024 To: U.S. House of Representatives Re: Opposition to legislation that would repeal the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) Dear Representative: On behalf of our members and supporters, the groups listed below strongly oppose H.R. 1023, legislation that would repeal the …
Testimony: Moms Clean Air Force, National Environmental Youth Advisory Council, March 2024
By: Moms Clean Air Force Date: March 2024 About: Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OA–2024–0043 To: Environmental Protection Agency The NEYAC was established to provide guidance on addressing a range of environmental issues as they relate to youth. Moms Clean Air Force is particularly concerned about …
Gas Pipeline Leaks Are Dangerous
Secretary Pete Buttigieg has a chance to plug pipeline leaks and make our parks, schools, and neighborhoods safer.
Rolling Toward Environmental Justice With Electric School Buses: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
What’s in the Air: More Than Just a Heap of Metal
In her column “What’s in the Air,” Dominique Browning shares her experience of the launch of MethaneSAT, the world’s most advanced methane-detecting satellite. What she sees as she watches the satellite take off are the families here on Earth who will most benefit from accurate methane data.
Letter to President Biden and EPA: Thank you for your leadership on methane issues, March 4, 2024
Date: March 4, 2024 To: President Joseph Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Administrator Michael Regan Environmental Protection Agency Office of the Administrator 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Thank you for your leadership on methane …