Webinar presented in January 2025 by: Patrice Tomcik, Moms Clean Air Force; Adam Peltz, Environmental Defense Fund; Don Hegburg, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; and Meg Coleman, Environmental Defense Fund.
President Trump Comes Out Swinging in Favor of Climate Pollution
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders. The scariest one for Moms’ work is one that threatens the Endangerment Finding, which requires EPA to curb emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and other climate pollutants.
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.
Meet the Retirees Who Are Hunting for Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells in Pennsylvania
Since 2004, the Venango PA Senior Environmental Corp has been finding and documenting abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells that could be leaking methane and air pollutants, contaminating the air and water, harming people and wildlife, and accelerating climate change.
Testimony: Shaina Oliver, Air Pollution Control Division on Landfill Methane Rulemaking, Dec. 18, 2024
By: Shaina Oliver, Colorado Field Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres Date: December 18, 2024 About: Landfill Methane Rulemaking To: Air Pollution Control Division Thank you for taking time and consideration of our comments today. I’m Shaina Oliver, field organizer for Moms Clean Air Force-EcoMadres …
Testimony: Laurie Anderson, Air Pollution Control Division on Landfill Methane Rulemaking, Dec. 18, 2024
By: Laurie Anderson, Colorado Field Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force Date: December 18, 2024 About: Landfill Methane Rulemaking To: Air Pollution Control Division My name is Laurie Anderson. I am a Colorado Field Organizer with Moms Clean Air Force and live in Broomfield near …
Testimony: Moms Clean Air Force, ETC Northeast Pipeline Revolution Gas Plant Operating Permit, December 23, 2024
Date: December 23, 2024 To: Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, and Kevin Halloran, Assistant Regional Director, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Subject: ETC Northeast Pipeline, LLC proposed Operating Permit #63-01001 Dear Environmental Engineering Manager Thomas Joseph, Moms …
Letter to FERC About Application to Forgo Environmental Impact Statement for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project
Date: December 20, 2024 To: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Docket No. CP25-10-000 Re: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company’s Application Request to Forgo Environmental Impact Statement for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project The undersigned organizations submit the following comments in response to Transcontinental …
Testimony: Vanessa Lynch, Comments to Citizens Advisory Council About Pennsylvania Methane Plan, November 12, 2024
Date: November 12, 2024 To: Citizens Advisory Council Subject: State Methane Plan My name is Vanessa Lynch, and I am a Pennsylvania Field Organizer for Moms Clean Air Force. Moms Clean Air Force is a group of moms and dads united against …
Colorado’s opportunity to lead on EPA methane rule implementation | OPINION
Moms Celebrate First Anniversary of Big Methane Milestone
EPA’s methane rule has both global and local benefits, but it is only as good as its implementation at the state level.