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Air Pollution and COVID-19 Are a Deadly Combination During Winter Inversion Season
Winter inversions increase air pollution. And air pollution increases the transmissibility, severity, and lethality of COVID-19, especially for children and pregnant women.
More Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air. How Does Your State Stack Up?
The 2020 State of the Air report, released by the American Lung Association, found more people are breathing unhealthy air compared to last year. Despite decades of progress, the trend lines are now headed in the wrong direction.
Climate Change May Increase Risk of Heart Defects in Babies
Learn about the increase in congenital heart defects experts expect as more pregnant women are exposed to extreme heat during the early weeks of pregnancy.
Climate Change and Winter Recreation
Read about the impact climate change is having on winter recreation and the areas where the economy is built around winter activities.
It’s Been a Tough Year: A Look Back and Ahead
2018 wasn’t a great year for our planet, but looking forward we see hope in actions by companies, states and localities to address climate change in 2019.
Interview: Mayor Jackie Biskupski of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hear from the mayor of Salt Lake City as she describes the many steps being taken to achieve 100% clean energy use by the year 2032.
Climate Change Increases Wildfires: Find Out How Your Region Is Affected
Climate change is accelerating wildfire risk. Learn what that means for your region and how fire management practices can help, but not fix the issue.
Play-in for Climate Action 2018 Photos and More!
See pictures and read about Congressional leaders and moms joining forces at our 5th annual Play-in for Climate Action on July 11, 2018.
The State of Your Air 2018
Read about the findings of the American Lung Association in their 2018 annual State of the Air report, and where we need to improve air quality.
Does Your State Have a Climate Adaptation Plan?
Learn how Superfund and other toxic chemical sites are made more hazardous by climate change and extreme weather, and how states need to be prepared to deal with emergencies.
The Power of Moms and Mayors
Learn about the new Moms & Mayors initiative that provides resources to municipalities all over the country that have taken over protection of clean air and water that the federal government is abandoning.