Two Years After the East Palestine Derailment, EPA Chemical Assessment Is Veering Off Track
EPA is about to assess the risks of vinyl chloride to decide whether this potent carcinogen presents an “unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment.” But its plans for this evaluation are woefully inadequate. The people of East Palestine deserve better.
‘Plastics are awesome’: Inside the Energy Department’s partnership with the plastics industry
‘Plastics are awesome’: Inside the Energy Department’s partnership with the plastics industry
Moms Resist Trump’s Spree of Reckless, Unconstitutional Executive Orders
The nation is witnessing a deluge of executive orders, so many of which are reckless and harmful, especially the ones gutting work to cut air and climate pollution. At Moms, we’re bearing witness and working to explain what’s going on. We’re also fighting back.
‘Catastrophic Blow’: GOP and Three Democrats Confirm Zeldin for EPA
The Climate Questionnaire: Director and Filmmaker Nic Stacey
Nic Stacey’s latest documentary, Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy, reveals the tricks brands play to keep consumers consuming and explores the deep impacts these nefarious practices have on our lives and our planet. We asked Nic some questions about his journey as filmmaker turned climate advocate.
Wildfires in California Make Buildings’ Hidden Plastic Problem Visible
Paint is plastic, carpet is plastic, window coverings are plastic. A new policy brief describes how plastic is being used at an astronomical scale in the built environment—and the hazardous chemicals that can be released when plastic buildings burn.
Ask Mom Detective: Is Silicone Safe for Baking?
Heads up: silicone is plastic, and heating plastic can cause the chemicals it contains to get into your food. Read tips for silicone food safety from our Mom Detective.
A Year of Outstanding Wins: Moms’ 2024 Annual Report
Annual reports aren’t always the most compelling reads, but our 2024 report tells a truly incredible story of strong advocacy and will give you hope.
Trump’s Cabinet Nominees Have Reckless and Dangerous Agendas
Lee Zeldin, chosen to run EPA, and Russell Vought, Trump’s pick for the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), are two nominations Moms is especially concerned about. The Senate begins considering these nominees this week.
Life in a Sacrifice Zone: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Montana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.