In April 2026, a tragic chemical disaster unfolded in West Virginia a few miles from the home of Moms’ Lani Wean. We demand better safeguards from chemical disasters, and this is the reason why. Our heart goes out to all those impacted, …
What I Saw at an Ohio Plastic Waste Facility Should Concern All of Us
“You Have to Speak Up”: How Advocates in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Helped Push a Toxic Chemical Facility to Close
When EPA came to Tish Taylor’s Louisiana town 10 years ago to tell the community they had the highest risk of cancer in the U.S., it confirmed what they already knew—and prompted the Taylors to take action.
As a Plastic Waste Plant Violates Pollution Rules, Its Owner Makes the Case for a Second Location
EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
Moms Across U.S. Speak Out for Strong Safeguards From Plastic Incineration: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force members in Connecticut, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Testimony: Sam Schmitz, Removing “Advanced Recycling” From EPA’s Other Solid Waste Incinerators Rule, April 6, 2026
By: Sam Schmitz, Project Manager Date: April 6, 2026 About: Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0068-0001 To: Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Samantha Schmitz and I live in Washington, DC. I am here on behalf of Moms Clean Air Force to oppose this EPA’s misleading proposal to …
Testimony: Melody Reis, Removing “Advanced Recycling” From EPA’s Other Solid Waste Incinerators Rule, April 6, 2026
By: Melody Reis, Federal Policy Director Date: April 6, 2026 About: Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0068-0001 To: Environmental Protection Agency Hi, my name is Melody Reis. I’m the Federal Policy Director at Moms Clean Air Force. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you this morning to express my …
Testimony: Shaina Oliver, Removing “Advanced Recycling” From EPA’s Other Solid Waste Incinerators Rule, April 6, 2026
By: Shaina Oliver, Colorado Field Organizer Date: April 6, 2026 About: Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0068-0001 To: Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for taking my public comments. I’m Shaina Oliver, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Advocate, Field Organizer for Moms Clean Air Force Colorado and EcoMadres outreach coordinator. A national organization of 1.6 million parents united for our children’s health against harmful …
Testimony: Patrice Tomcik, Removing “Advanced Recycling” From EPA’s Other Solid Waste Incinerators Rule, April 6, 2026
By: Patrice Tomcik, Senior National Field Director Date: April 6, 2026 About: Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0068-0001 To: Environmental Protection Agency My name is Patrice Tomcik, and I am the National Field Director for Moms Clean Air Force – a community of 1.6 million parents and caregivers united to protect our children’s health from …
Testimony: Cynthia Palmer, Removing “Advanced Recycling” From EPA’s Other Solid Waste Incinerators Rule, April 6, 2026
By: Cynthia Palmer, Senior Petrochemicals Analyst Date: April 6, 2026 About: Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0068-0001 To: Environmental Protection Agency I’m Cynthia Palmer, Senior Analyst for Petrochemicals at Moms Clean Air Force. I oppose EPA’s proposal to remove pyrolysis from the OSWI rules. Burning plastic in pyrolysis combustors releases dioxins, PFAS, formaldehyde, particulate matter, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals. Exposure …
Testimony: Laurie Anderson, Removing “Advanced Recycling” From EPA’s Other Solid Waste Incinerators Rule, April 6, 2026
By: Laurie Anderson, Colorado Field Organizer Date: April 6, 2026 About: Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0068-0001 To: Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Laurie Anderson. I am a field organizer for Moms Clean Air Force – raising my family in Broomfield, …