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“We’ll Just Be Another East Palestine”
“Advanced recycling” a.k.a. chemical recycling isn’t the solution petrochemical companies promised.
Trash Incineration Pollution Is Toxic
Cadmium, mercury, lead, soot, dioxins—Moms are urging EPA to protect us from the deadly chemicals released by burning plastics and other wastes.
Recycling Plastics Doesn’t Work
For decades, the plastics industry lied to the public about the viability of recycling, according to a new report.
What’s in the Air: Plastic Scams
In her column “What’s in the Air,” Dominique Browning reflects on the plastics industry. The plastic waste crisis is getting worse every year—in large part because there is no way to safely recycle this material, notwithstanding the industry’s efforts to push a “new” technique called “advanced recycling.”
What’s in the Air: On Decency
In her column “What’s in the Air,” Dominique Browning reflects on common decency and a recent interaction between President Biden and Misti Allison, a Moms Clean Air Force member and resident of East Palestine, Ohio.
Vinyl Chloride Is a Risk to Children’s Health
More than 3 million people live within a mile of railroad tracks where at any given moment 36 million pounds of vinyl chloride are being ferried around the country. Read how one mom spoke up for her family’s health and safety.
Moms Convene Experts & Advocates, Paving the Way for Progress: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
President Biden’s Visit to East Palestine Can Be a Turning Point for Petrochemical Protections
President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, the site of the tragic train derailment and toxic chemical release, a year after the disaster. East Palestine residents let him know they don’t just want answers—they want action.
New York Lawmakers Poised to Dramatically Cut Plastic Packaging Waste
New Yorkers are drowning in single-use plastic. But a bill in the New York state legislature would dramatically reduce plastic pollution—and as a bonus, climate pollution.
La Gran Influencia de las Acciones Valientes en la Historia Afroamericana
A lo largo de la historia Afroamericana, la acción colectiva y el activismo público han sido fundamentales para desafiar las injusticias y provocar transformación social. Debemos continuar con el legado de quienes nos precedieron y continuar la lucha por una sociedad justa y equitativa.
The Critical Influence of Courageous Actions in Black History
Throughout Black history, collective action and public advocacy have been pivotal in challenging injustices and sparking societal change. We must carry forward the legacy of those who have come before us by continuing the fight for a just and equitable society.