Plastic water bottles are not just filled with water. They are brimming with microplastics and 150 different known chemicals too.
All Moms on Deck: Scientists, “Green,” and MAHA Mothers Must Unite in Opposition
It’s clear that all “green” moms must unite. Immediately. It’s going to take all types of moms to fight for democracy and clean air during Trump 2.0.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Polyester and Polypropylene Rugs a Safe Choice for My Family?
Polyester and polypropylene rugs are made with plastic fibers derived from petrochemicals. There are safer alternatives out there. Mom Detective shares tips for finding a truly “family-friendly” rug.
Two Years After the East Palestine Derailment, EPA Chemical Assessment Is Veering Off Track
EPA is about to assess the risks of vinyl chloride to decide whether this potent carcinogen presents an “unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment.” But its plans for this evaluation are woefully inadequate. The people of East Palestine deserve better.
Moms Resist Trump’s Spree of Reckless, Unconstitutional Executive Orders
The nation is witnessing a deluge of executive orders, so many of which are reckless and harmful, especially the ones gutting work to cut air and climate pollution. At Moms, we’re bearing witness and working to explain what’s going on. We’re also fighting back.
Junk Science Has No Place in a President’s Cabinet
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to be the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), makes a habit of promoting unscientific and wild health claims that are both alarming and widely disavowed by public health professionals.
Ask Mom Detective: Is Silicone Safe for Baking?
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.