This is the full text of the testimony of Heather McTeer Toney, Moms Clean Air Force’s National Field Director, in support of strengthening the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Tell Congress: Don’t Let the EPA Poison Our Babies’ Brains
Trump’s EPA — under the leadership of acting head, Andrew Wheeler — has hit its lowest, most cynical level in its radical agenda to destroy protections against pollution. EPA has launched a process to sabotage and ultimately destroy our Mercury and Air …
Infants At Risk for Long-Term Health Issues from Climate Change
Studies of mothers in southern states like Texas are showing that infants are at risk for long-term climate change related health issues. Here’s why.
How Mercury Poisoning Works
Ever wonder why pregnant women are advised by doctors to cut down on eating albacore (white) tuna? Tuna, like other large predator fish, is contaminated with mercury. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin. Over 400,000 newborns are affected by mercury pollution every year. …
Assault on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
The Trump administration’s EPA is threatening protections against mercury and air pollution. Coal-fired power plants emit at least 84 separate hazardous air pollutants. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards are now fully implemented and are reducing exposure to dangerous pollutants like mercury …
How Air Pollution Harms Your Body
- Air pollution affects our lungs, brains, hearts, and babies in utero.
- Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to air pollution.
How Oil and Gas Operations Impact Your Baby’s Health
Air pollutants associated with oil and gas operations are known to cause serious health impacts in pregnant women, babies, and children – as well as other adults. Did you know? Children’s lungs continue to develop after birth. Children breathe faster and spend …
Cómo las operaciones del petróleo y del gas afectan la salud de su bebé
Los contaminantes relacionados con las operaciones de petróleo y el gas son conocidos por causar graves daños a la salud en las mujeres embarazadas, bebés y niños, así como en otros adultos.
New Study: Pesticide Levels in Families Drop Dramatically After One Week of Eating Organic
New scientific research shows that families benefit from eating organic after just one week. Get the details from our report.
Climate Change May Increase Risk of Heart Defects in Babies
Learn about the increase in congenital heart defects experts expect as more pregnant women are exposed to extreme heat during the early weeks of pregnancy.
The Health Benefits Of Reducing Mercury Are Much Larger Than Estimated
Read about Mercury and Air Toxics Standards reducing mercury levels in the environment and improving public health at a much lower cost than anticipated.
A Global View of Air Pollution
Read about the WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, dedicated to reducing air pollution and promoting climate safety.
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