Children and families in fence-line communities can be exposed to toxic chemicals on the playground, at home, or in school because their communities are located near refineries, power plants, pumpjacks, petrochemical plants, factories, and other industrial facilities.
Chemicals in Plastics and Kids Don’t Mix
From allergies and asthma, issues created by neurotoxins found in many plastic toys leave our children’s health at risk from “novel entities.”
Petrochemical Disruption Ramping Up in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Microplastics in Baby Poop
A new study found that babies had over 10 times the amount of microplastics particles in their feces compared to adults.
Letter to Albuquerque Mayor Keller re: Loopholes in the Clean and Green Ordinance, September 1, 2021
Date: September 1, 2021 To: Office of Mayor Tim Keller 1 Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Dear Mayor Keller, First we hope you and your family are holding up in these difficult times. Thank you for your leadership on COVID and …
What We Know and Don’t Know About Plastic Pollution
A new report identified over 10,000 chemicals in the manufacturing and production of plastics. The report, with its worrying long list of chemicals, gives us a glimpse at the problem, and a place to begin to find solutions.
Beyond Paper: PFAS Linked to Common Plastic Food Packaging, Cosmetics, and Much More
The results from an EPA investigation found PFAS have much broader, concerning implications for food, cosmetics, shampoos, household cleaning products, and other consumer products, as well as recycling.
5 Years After Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Five years ago, President Obama signed into law the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which overhauled the country’s chemical safety law. There were significant changes made during the Trump administration.
PFAS: Chemical Industry’s Hidden Harm
The chemical industry hid evidence of dangerous health impacts from certain types of PFAS. The FDA did not take sufficient and swift action to protect public health.
Re-visioning Our Chemical Safety System
For the last four years, our chemical regulatory system has fallen short of its mission to protect public health. Here’s a deep dive into what’s facing a new EPA.
Moms Make News: Moms on Plastics, Going Solar, and the Covid Connection
Moms Clean Air Force staff and members made news throughout the country!
Women in Leadership Climate Summit: A Women’s History Month Celebration
In honor of Women’s History Month, Moms Clean Air Force, Green Door Initiative, and Sierra Club’s Michigan Chapter have gathered five incredible climate leaders who are fighting – in various capacities – for clean air and climate action for kids, frontline communities, …