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These Historic Standards Will Help Prevent Petrochemical Disasters
Last week, EPA proposed strong standards to protect people from the hazardous air pollution emitted by more than 200 of the largest, most toxic petrochemical manufacturing facilities in the country. These polluting facilities make chemicals that become plastics. Join us in thanking EPA for taking this critical step to safeguard people—especially children—from plastics and petrochemical manufacturing facilities.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Polyester and Polypropylene Rugs a Safe Choice for My Family?
Are polyester and polypropylene rugs a safe choice for families? Our Mom Detective weighs in on indoor air pollution, microplastics, and alternatives.
Protecting People Through Strong Petrochemical Manufacturing Rules
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rein in the toxic air emissions from some of the biggest emitters. This is a rare chance to hold polluters accountable and to mitigate the harm they cause to workers and to children, families, and all people.
Dioxins 101
What are dioxins? Dioxins are a group of highly toxic industrial pollutants. They are predominantly produced during processes that involve petrochemicals, for example, in the manufacturing of pesticides and plastics. They’re also produced during smelting, the extraction of metal from its ore, …
The Petrochemical and Plastic Crisis Is Spinning Out of Control
Plastic is ubiquitous, even for those of us that try to avoid it, and it’s bad news. A new report warns that while manufacture and use of essential plastics may continue, failing to act now on “reckless increases in plastic production” will have immense costs.
What to Know About the Petrochemical Industry: Q&A
Plastics are everywhere, and the industry that makes them is booming. The ubiquity of plastics and other petrochemicals comes at a steep cost to our health, especially for those living near production and processing facilities.
East Palestine Mom Tells Senate Residents Don’t Feel Safe: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, and Ohio.
Our Landmark Chemical Law Is Under Attack … Again
House Republicans’ energy package will amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and put our health and the environment at risk by streamlining the approval of substances that might be required to meet important energy needs in the future.
East Palestine Mom, Misti Allison, Testifies at Senate Train Derailment Hearing
This is the testimony of East Palestine resident and Moms Clean Air Force member, Misti Allison, gave at the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation at their hearing about the train that derailed just over a mile from her home.
The East Palestine Train Derailment and Our Chemical Safety Law
Here’s the connection between the nation’s chemical safety law (TSCA) and the risks of toxic chemicals from transportation accidents. Learn what EPA needs to do to keep people safe.
Moms Attend Senate Hearing About Ohio Train Disaster
On March 9, 2023, Moms Clean Air Force went to the Senate hearing about the Ohio train disaster. Moms spoke out about the transport of toxic chemicals and the impact disasters have on their families and communities. Moms tell Senators, EPA, and …