A new report from Beyond Plastics on the perils of PVC pipes warns against their use for drinking water. The timing is critical; The Biden administration and Congress have provided $15 billion to municipalities that need to replace their lead service lines, old pipes that deliver drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses.
What You Need to Know About Dioxins
Dioxins are a group of highly toxic industrial pollutants. They are mostly produced during processes that involve petrochemicals, like the manufacturing of pesticides and plastics. They’re also produced when paper gets bleached with chlorine. Babies and children are particularly vulnerable to dioxin exposure.
EcoMadres Noticias: April 2023
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Black Women for Wellness Tackle the Environmental Injustice of Beauty
Many of the beauty products marketed to women of color contain high levels of toxic chemicals that cause cancer and reproductive harm. This interview with Dr. Astrid Williams, a public health expert and the Environmental Justice Manager for Black Women for Wellness discusses the threats Black women face from the beauty industry and what women can do about it.
Youth Turn Climate Anxiety Into Action: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.
DEP Issues Three More Air Quality Violations To Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County Related To Emergency Flaring, Exceeding 12-Month Air Pollution Limits
These Historic Standards Will Help Prevent Petrochemical Disasters
Last week, EPA proposed strong standards to protect people from the hazardous air pollution emitted by more than 200 of the largest, most toxic petrochemical manufacturing facilities in the country. These polluting facilities make chemicals that become plastics. Join us in thanking EPA for taking this critical step to safeguard people—especially children—from plastics and petrochemical manufacturing facilities.
Protecting People Through Strong Petrochemical Manufacturing Rules
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rein in the toxic air emissions from some of the biggest emitters. This is a rare chance to hold polluters accountable and to mitigate the harm they cause to workers and to children, families, and all people.
Moms Clean Air Force: Strong Proposed EPA Petrochemical Plant Rules Are One Step Closer To Reality; Shell Petrochemical Plant Covered By Separate Proposed Rule
Dioxins 101
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. Find all our sources linked below. What are dioxins? Dioxins are a group of highly toxic industrial pollutants. They are predominantly produced during processes that involve petrochemicals, for example, …
The Petrochemical and Plastic Crisis Is Spinning Out of Control
Plastic is ubiquitous, even for those of us that try to avoid it, and it’s bad news. A new report warns that while manufacture and use of essential plastics may continue, failing to act now on “reckless increases in plastic production” will have immense costs.