Chemicals, metals, and elements leaching from the surfaces we cook on daily can and do get into our food. Read Mom Detective’s tips for finding the safest pots and pans for your family.
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Ask Mom Detective: What Are the Safest Pots and Pans?
Moms Call for a Budget That Makes Equity and Justice Possible
Proposed cuts to clean energy programs and the EPA budget threaten to halt crucial climate progress at a time we can’t afford to take a step backward. Read how Elizabeth Brandt and Moms across the country are advocating for a clean budget that keeps us moving forward and reflects the values of equity and justice for all.
My Dream and Martin Luther King Jr.
As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on his dream for a society where every individual, regardless of their race, has equal access to opportunities, education, health care, and a healthy environment. And we are reminded that environmental justice is inextricably linked to social justice.
Ask Mom Detective: How Can I Tell If Tap Water Is Safe to Drink?
How do we know if our tap water is safe to drink? Mom Detective weighs in on water testing, lead pipes, filtration systems, and the many cons of bottled water.
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.
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.
Ask Mom Detective: What Are the Safest Options for a Child’s Mattress?
Want to find the healthiest mattress for your child? Moms Detective demystifies mattress materials and gives quick tips on shopping for the best option.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Dishwasher Pods OK for the Environment?
Just in time for the holiday season, an update on dishwasher pods from Mom Detective. Find out how you can protect the environment and cut plastic waste as you clean up after family meals.