One year after the catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, EPA is considering phasing out vinyl chloride, a toxic petrochemical used to make PVC plastic.
East Palestine One Year Later
One year ago, a 150-car train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Large quantities of toxic chemicals were released into the community, including carcinogenic vinyl chloride. This disaster was not an isolated incident, and EPA has the authority to protect all of us from future harm.
EPA Can Protect Us From Toxic Vinyl Chloride
EPA is taking the next step toward a ban on vinyl chloride. Learn how you can make your voice heard.
What EPA Did for Clean Air in 2023
This was a big year for EPA clean air protections—and for Moms fighting to get the strongest possible rules across the finish line.
5 Most Popular Healthy Air Resources of 2023
No matter the year, caregivers turn to Moms for up-to-date research on clean air issues. Find out which of our fact sheets were most valuable to members in 2023.
7 Most-Read Articles of 2023
From toxic chemicals in household products to pollution from gas stoves to federal climate funding—Moms Clean Air Force connects the dots between serious climate and air issues and our everyday lives, offering real-world solutions to pollution. Find out which of our articles resonated most with readers this year.
Moms Applaud EPA’s First Step Toward Vinyl Chloride Ban: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Florida, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Ask Mom Detective: Is Wrapping Paper Okay for the Environment?
Wrapping paper could be justifiable if it were all recyclable—but it is not. Mom Detective offers tips for keeping the holiday magic without as much waste.
Celebrating Important Climate Progress in 2023
Co-Founder and Director Dominique Browning shares how this year stands out as one of the most important in our fight for clean air since she started Moms Clean Air Force 12 years ago.
EPA Takes First Step Toward Banning Cancer-Causing Vinyl Chloride
EPA has announced it is starting a long-awaited process to review vinyl chloride for regulatory action. This is an important first step toward protecting our families from this dangerous petrochemical.
The Video the Plastics Industry Doesn’t Want You to See
Plastics lobbyists are trying to confuse Congress, EPA, and regular people like you and me by promoting something called “advanced recycling” or “chemical recycling.” See for yourself what they’re actually talking about.
The Truth About “Advanced Recycling”
“Advanced recycling” is not recycling. And it’s not advanced. It’s burning plastic, and it is dangerous for our health.