The US comes in third for asthma-related air pollution (behind China and India), with 236,000 cases per year.This group of new studies from researchers around the world confirms that air pollution harms children’s health.
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Testimony: Undermining Mercury Protections: EPA Endangers Human Health and the Environment
This is the full text of the testimony of Heather McTeer Toney, Moms Clean Air Force’s National Field Director, in support of strengthening the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Declining Air Quality Threatens the Health of Millions
Read about the findings of the American Lung Association’s 2019 State of the Air Report, and find out how your local air quality fared.
There’s Air Pollution In Your Home. Here are 3 Ways to Make It Cleaner.
Learn why indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality and find out what you can do to improve indoor air and protect your family.
Colorado Women Legislators Say No to Climate Change, Yes to Protecting Kids’ Health
Read about women in Colorado state government who are working hard and getting results by making climate action a top priority for their state.
Andrew Wheeler Takes the Helm at EPA. What’s Next for Crucial Safeguards?
Read about the ways in which new EPA head Andrew Wheeler is attacking clean air regulations and learn about three areas to watch as we move forward.
Trump Administration Ends Talks With California, Presses Ahead With Clean Car Standards Rollback
Read about the Trump Administration breaking off discussions with California and pressing ahead with Clean Car Standards rollbacks.
There’s No Such Thing As Clean Coal
Read about the myth of clean coal, and how plants burning the chemically treated coal are making more pollution, not less.
Making Methane Visible in Texas’ Permian Basin Fracking Boom
Read about the vast amount of methane pollution being created by the fracking industry in the Permian Basin, TX, and what some are doing to stop it.
A Letter from the Smoke Zone
Air polluted by smoke from the massive California fires reminds us of what our air could be like if we allow air pollution regulations to be rolled back.
Taking Shortcuts Won’t Protect Our Families From Air Pollution
We know that air pollution is bad for our families. Science makes that abundantly clear. Why is the Trump administration attacking science and harming our families?
5 Things About Trump’s EPA Assault on the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards are now fully implemented and working successfully. Here are five ways the Trump administration is trying to weaken the standards and move us backwards.