Heads up: silicone is plastic, and heating plastic can cause the chemicals it contains to get into your food. Read tips for silicone food safety from our Mom Detective.
Los Angeles-area schools face trauma and a long road back
Infinite Hope: Following Dr. King’s Lead in the Fight for Climate Justice
As California begins the insurmountable work of cleaning up from wildfire devastation and a climate denier administration takes over the White House, one mom reflects on how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of fighting for justice motivates her to “keep moving forward.”
Trump’s Cabinet Nominees Have Reckless and Dangerous Agendas
Lee Zeldin, chosen to run EPA, and Russell Vought, Trump’s pick for the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), are two nominations Moms is especially concerned about. The Senate begins considering these nominees this week.
Letter to EPA About a Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) consent order
Date: December 6, 2024 To: Honorable Michael Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: A Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) consent order Dear Administrator Regan, We are following up on a letter sent to you …
Mom Detective: Toxic Holiday Gifts
Mom Detective answers: Why does my family buy gifts laden with toxic chemicals? Read her full column here.
Moms Clean Air Force: Our December Nonprofit of the Month {2024}
Ask Mom Detective: How Can We Avoid Plastic and Chemical-Laden Gifts During the Holidays?
While it seems like the most obvious thing in the world that your loved ones wouldn’t want to gift you and your kids toxic chemicals for the holidays, somehow it isn’t. Mom Detective shares tips for talking to friends and family about gift giving.
Electric School Buses Roll On While Diesel Fleets Freeze in Montana
Parents, students, and seasoned bus drivers are working together to build a movement for electric school buses in Montana.
Ask Mom Detective: How Did Our Ancestors Minimize Waste and Live Sustainably?
Our grandparents and great-grandparents once lived without single-use plastics and survived well and healthy. Mom Detective shares tips and tricks gleaned from our ancestors’ naturally sustainable practices.
November Supermom of the Month: Rachel Steuer, Wisconsin
Our November Supermom of the Month is a fierce indoor air quality advocate in her city and across Wisconsin.
My Climate Job: Jennifer Fowler, Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Director, Orange County Public Schools
Jennifer Fowler is in charge of all things environmental at Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Florida. She works on two critical fronts: ensuring students and staff have healthy spaces for learning and leading initiatives aimed at creating a more eco-friendly future for the district.