A network of nearly 3 million miles of pipelines transports natural gas around the United States. They crisscross the country and are everywhere—in our neighborhoods, cities, parks, and rural communities—though they are mostly out of sight. Leaks from these pipelines are a major source of methane pollution contributing to our changing climate.
Landfill Methane Pollution
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. Find all our sources linked below. What you need to know about emissions from landfills Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that causes warming much faster than carbon dioxide …
Our children’s health isn’t partisan. Pennsylvanians need strong pollution protections from fracking now.
Ask Mom Detective: How Do I Compost?
Food waste is responsible for a huge percentage of methane emissions from landfills. This is no good! Mom Detective shares tips for composting your food waste to keep it out of the trash.
In a state that could decide the election, fracking is far more than just a political issue
Well, well, well: Taxpayers pay the price for oil and gas wells leaking methane as multiple entities work to plug them
The Hidden Risks of Natural Gas in Florida’s Hispanic Communities
Floridians, especially Hispanic communities, have been targeted by disinformation campaigns from oil and gas lobbyists attempting to greenwash the term “natural gas” by portraying it as clean, sustainable energy. However, natural gas is a fossil fuel and far from the environmentally friendly …
Slashing Colorado’s Landfill Methane Emissions
On October 3, 2024, Moms’ Laurie Anderson joined White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and our partners at Eco-Cycle, Industrious Labs, and America Is All In to discuss landfill methane in Colorado and our opportunity to make our state a leader …
Moms Tell EPA to Keep Families Safe From Landfill Methane Pollution
Landfills across the U.S. are the third-largest source of dangerous methane emissions and other toxic pollutants harming the health of our families and accelerating the climate crisis. New EPA protections for harmful landfill methane cannot come soon enough.
Moms Call on Sec. Buttigieg to Finalize a Strong Advanced Leak Detection Rule for Gas Pipelines
Gas pipeline leaks pose a safety risk to communities and contribute to the climate crisis. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration must quickly finalize its proposed rule to find and fix these dangerous leaks. Learn more about Moms’ work on methane.