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.
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Moms Tell EPA to Keep Families Safe From Landfill Methane Pollution
Smell That? Your Nose Alone Might Not Detect Natural Gas Leaks
A new study on odorants and air pollutants in natural gas revealed some glaring issues with relying solely on smell to recognize gas leaks. Noses aren’t enough!
EcoMadres Set the Record Straight on “Natural” Gas
When the Hispanic Energy Council promoted gas as a solution to the rising energy costs in the Florida Daily, EcoMadres jumped into action, debunking these false claims in an open letter published in the Miami Herald, the Palm Beach Post, and El Nuevo Herald.
Moms Are Calling on EPA to Set Strong Protections for Existing Gas Power Plants
Fossil fuel power plants are responsible for almost a quarter of the climate pollution generated by the U.S., and approximately 60% of power generation comes from burning fossil fuels like coal and natural gas. That’s why we need the strongest possible protections from gas power plant pollution.
Proposed Gas Pipeline Oversight Rule Could Slash Methane Pollution
A new rule has the potential to cut pollution from pipelines across the U.S. by modernization and improved oversight. But it has been significantly delayed.
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.
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.
MethaneSAT: A Satellite for the Good of All Humankind
The organization with which we launched Moms Clean Air Force—the Environmental Defense Fund—is sending a satellite into space for the good of all humankind. MethaneSAT, the world’s most advanced methane-detecting satellite, is a go for launch on Monday, March 4.
This Scientist Wants Climate Action and Is Developing the Satellite to Make It Happen
For decades, satellites have been beaming down evidence of Earth’s changing climate but with little impact. MethaneSAT—a satellite built for the single, critical purpose of fighting climate change—is about to change all that.