Why do we care so much about the laws that protect our families from air pollution? Because in the US, more than 4 in 10 people live in areas with unhealthy air. This important graph highlights the threat.
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Air Pollution is The Greatest Human Health Risk
Health Experts Warn: “Children Will Be Affected at Every Single Stage of Their Life by a Changing Climate”
The Lancet focused their latest report on the effects of climate change on children’s health, asking, “Who is going to be the most vulnerable?”
New Study: Soot Particles Found in Placentas
New Study: Scientists say black carbon particles were found on every single placenta they looked at, regardless of how much pollution the mother had been exposed to.
MSNBC: “Environmental Conditions Plaguing Communities of Color” with Heather McTeer Toney
Moms Clean Air Force’s National Field Director, Heather McTeer Toney joined Reverend Al Sharpton and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for MSNBC “Climate in Crisis” week.
More Studies on Air Pollution and Children Tell Us it’s “Detrimental to Children’s Health”
The US comes in third for asthma-related air pollution (behind China and India), with 236,000 cases per year.This group of new studies from researchers around the world confirms that air pollution harms children’s health.
Testimony: Undermining Mercury Protections: EPA Endangers Human Health and the Environment
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.
There’s Air Pollution In Your Home. Here are 3 Ways to Make It Cleaner.
Learn why indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality and find out what you can do to improve indoor air and protect your family.
Colorado Women Legislators Say No to Climate Change, Yes to Protecting Kids’ Health
Read about women in Colorado state government who are working hard and getting results by making climate action a top priority for their state.
Andrew Wheeler Takes the Helm at EPA. What’s Next for Crucial Safeguards?
Read about the ways in which new EPA head Andrew Wheeler is attacking clean air regulations and learn about three areas to watch as we move forward.
There’s No Such Thing As Clean Coal
Read about the myth of clean coal, and how plants burning the chemically treated coal are making more pollution, not less.
Making Methane Visible in Texas’ Permian Basin Fracking Boom
Read about the vast amount of methane pollution being created by the fracking industry in the Permian Basin, TX, and what some are doing to stop it.
A Letter from the Smoke Zone
Air polluted by smoke from the massive California fires reminds us of what our air could be like if we allow air pollution regulations to be rolled back.
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