“Babies Are Being Born Pre-Polluted” Says Pediatrician
Learn about a stunning new paper that links infant mortality and low birth weight to pollution and what the authors say are “pre-polluted babies”.
Mothering, Mentoring and Mental Health: A Conversation with Children’s Advocate Kalishia Mitchell
Read the Moms Clean Air Force interview with advocate Kalishia Mitchell, who discusses mental health, climate change, and social justice.
Fracking Chemicals Harm Children’s Brains
Read about a new study linking exposure to chemicals used in fracking to a large number of serious health risks for children.
ADHD, Pregnancy and Air Pollution
Learn about a new study that links ADHD to a specific prenatal air pollutant and chronic stresses like those associated with poverty.
Mothering in a Superfund Site
Read how a determined mother researched the Superfund site near her family’s home and how their experience brought them to a new home.
Toxic Chemicals and Our Children: No Place to Play Politics
Read excerpts from an article by Dr. Frederica Perera about the harm done to babies before birth by toxic chemicals and pollutants, and how to reduce it.
Victory for Families! Maryland Bans Fracking
Learn about a vote by the general assembly of the state of Maryland to ban fracking–a victory for health, the environment and citizen activism.
Preemies, Traffic, Air Pollution: A Costly Mix
Read about a study that found that air pollution emanating from vehicles was tied to the increased possibility of women giving birth prematurely.
What Would You Do If Your Children Were Lead Poisoned? Interview with Tamara Rubin of Lead Safe America
Read this interview with Tamara Rubin of Lead Safe America Foundation and learn why reducing childhood exposure to lead has become a priority for her.
5 Things Zika Tells Us About Climate Change
Find out how climate change contributes to the spread of Zika and learn five things Zika teaches us about climate and health.
The Link Between Environmental Toxins and Breast Cancer
Find out how environmental toxins influence a woman’s risk for breast cancer throughout her life.
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