By: Molly Rauch, Public Health Policy Director, Moms Clean Air Force Date: November 18, 2021 About: FDA’s Closer to Zero Plan To: Food and Drug Administration Thank you for the opportunity to comment today. I’m Molly Rauch, Public Health Policy Director for …
Microplastics in Baby Poop
A new study found that babies had over 10 times the amount of microplastics particles in their feces compared to adults.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
To deal with the climate crisis, an Indigenous mom tells us about her tribal community’s connection with the Earth, and their responsibility and stewardship to fixing what has been broken.
Does EPA Serve Our Families or the Interests of the Chemical Industry?
An environmental scientist asserts that the EPA must restore scientific integrity and public trust in its operation and decisions.
Moms Make News: Invest in Climate Solutions Now
Moms Clean Air Force staff and members made news throughout the country!
Want to Protect Kids’ Health? Prepare Them for Climate Change.
In “How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos” CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue, tells us that protecting kids’ health is enough of a reason to start preparing them right now.
Victory! EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos, Pesticide Linked to Children’s Health Issues
The Biden administration’s EPA banned agricultural use of the chlorpyrifos. This is a major victory for children’s health, as the pesticide is linked to neurological damage in children.
EPA Mapping Tool: Power Plants and Neighboring Communities
The EPA recently released a new mapping tool that focuses on “Power Plants and Neighboring Communities” to examine where sources of emissions are located. This is particularly useful to address how these sources impact EJ communities.
The Olympics, Air Pollution, and the Future of Kids’ Sports
While watching the Olympics, an athlete with asthma reflects about how air pollution threatens the future of kids’ sports by excluding low-income kids and communities of color because of disproportionate rates of air pollution.
What We Know and Don’t Know About Plastic Pollution
A new report identified over 10,000 chemicals in the manufacturing and production of plastics. The report, with its worrying long list of chemicals, gives us a glimpse at the problem, and a place to begin to find solutions.
Beyond Paper: PFAS Linked to Common Plastic Food Packaging, Cosmetics, and Much More
The results from an EPA investigation found PFAS have much broader, concerning implications for food, cosmetics, shampoos, household cleaning products, and other consumer products, as well as recycling.
Moms Make News: All Aboard the Electric School Bus
Moms Clean Air Force staff and members help reinstate methane protections and made news on climate issues throughout the country!