Moms crisscrossed traffic-strewn New York City this week to participate in several Climate Week events, from a panel for Extreme Weather Survivors, to a conversation about hopeful climate action, to lessons on how to avoid chemicals in household products, to a lunch and learn about environmental justice.
Moms Call on Congress to Protect Children From Extreme Weather at School
Extreme weather is making it harder for parents to keep children safe and healthy—even at school. The good news is we are not powerless to protect our beloved children where they learn and play.
What Can Be Done About Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water?
Moms Call on Congress to Protect Our Children From Unhealthy Indoor Air
A new bill, the Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, seeks to ensure that our schoolchildren are protected from unhealthy indoor air. It’s well worth supporting.
Kids heading back to school? Here’s how to ditch the plastic and pack more sustainable lunches.
Ask Mom Detective: What Is the Safest Laundry Detergent?
Looking to detoxify your laundry room? Mom Detective shares simple steps for prioritizing health when it comes to potentially harmful chemicals in laundry detergent.
Back to School 2024: No ABCs Without A/C
As children across the United States start the school year, concerns about rising heat in classrooms continue. Moms’ Ylenia Aguilar shares her experience in Arizona with extreme heat and schools.
Sustainable school lunches: ways to reduce costs, waste & chemical exposure for kids
How to Pack a Planet-Friendly School Lunch That Your Kids Will Love
Ask Mom Detective: Does Artificial Turf Cause Cancer?
As fall sports season begins, Mom Detective looks at artificial turf. Is it toxic? And how can we protect our kids from exposure to harmful chemicals on field?
Children’s Health at Risk From Vinyl Chloride
Take 20 seconds today to urge EPA to protect us from vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Tampons Toxic?
A recent study found lead, arsenic, and other metals in tampons. How can this be? Mom Detective investigates period care and offers tips on choosing the best menstrual product.