Mom's Clean Air Force
What People Think Is the Greatest Threat From Climate Change
Written by Marcia G. Yerman
A recent Yale Climate survey asked, "What do you think is the greatest threat that global warming poses to the US, if any?" Here's the the most common theme of the respondents...
EcoMadres Noticias: October 2023
Written by EcoMadres
Read the latest news from our EcoMadres program.
Ask Mom Detective: Do Candles Pollute The Air In My Home?
Written by Amy Ziff
Our Mom Detective breaks down how to burn candles and protect indoor air quality, considering everything from materials to wicks and especially fragrance.
“Chemical Recycling” Is Not the Solution to Plastic Pollution
Written by Melody Reis
“Chemical recycling” is a fancy way of saying “burning trash.” It’s a practice that harms communities, and our lawmakers must not be fooled into thinking this is the best path forward. The plastics industry is greenwashing us.
EcoMadres Tackle Environmental Injustice: Moms Make News
Written by Sarah McBride
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Iowa, Montana, and North Carolina.
Concerned About Having a Baby Because of Climate Change? Read This Book.
Written by Diane MacEachern
In “The Quickening,” a climate scientist sets out on an expedition to observe the "Doomsday Glacier" in hopes that it will help her with her decision to have a baby in a warming world.
The Link Between Breathing Polluted Air and Breast Cancer
Written by Ronnie Citron-Fink
An important new study found that exposure to air pollution increases the risk of breast cancer.
The Early Years Climate Action Plan Keeps Young Children Safer and Healthier
Written by Elizabeth Bechard
The US Early Years Climate Action Plan is a new report about the impacts of climate change on young children and their families.
Tailpipe Pollution Puts the Brakes on Clean Air Progress: Moms Make News
Written by Sarah McBride
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
What New Research Tells Us About Climate Change and Parents’ Mental Health
Written by Elizabeth Bechard
A mom researches the impact of climate awareness on parents’ mental and emotional well-being, and shares it here…
These 7 Standards Will Help Secure a Climate-Safe Future
Written by Melody Reis
EPA needs to get the job done and finalize standards—for methane, mercury, soot, cars, trucks, petrochemicals, and power plant pollution.
October Supermom of the Month: Karina Martinez, Arizona
Written by Moms Clean Air Force
Karina Martinez, our October Supermom of the Month, is motivated to advocate for strong clean air and climate protections by her toddler.
As Climate Week Ends, “Mother Nature is Staging an Intervention!”
Written by Marcia G. Yerman
A consensus of climate change visionaries at the "Climate Forward" event shared their solutions for the future, and reiterated the importance of activism because it's a "renewable resource."
Clean Air Centers Help Communities Prepare for Bad Air
Written by Diane MacEachern
Clean air centers are popping up in communities threatened by dangerous air pollution. Does your community have one? If not, learn what you can do to keep your family safe.
Toxic Vinyl Chloride in Children’s Toys Must be Banned
Written by Cynthia Palmer
EPA said they would decide about vinyl chloride this fall. EPA needs to start the process of banning vinyl chloride ASAP-before time runs out.
Healthy and Clean Transportation is Possible
Written by Alexandra Zissu
Breathing tailpipe pollution can trigger asthma and damage our lungs, hearts, and brains. And vehicle exhaust contribute to climate change. Learn why we need strong tailpipe pollution protections and cleaner air for our children and our communities in our new fact sheet.
Almeta Cooper Defends Strong Pollution Protections Before Congress
Written by Sarah McBride
Almeta Cooper, Moms Clean Air Force's National Manager for Health Equity, testified before the US House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, in defense of EPA’s authority to set strong particle pollution standards.
EcoMadres Noticias: September 2023
Written by EcoMadres
Read the latest news from our EcoMadres program.
Here’s How to Improve Air Quality in Your Child’s School
Written by Alexandra Zissu
Clean school air is essential for kids and staff. Yet EPA estimates that half of students in the US spend the day in schools that do not have an air quality management plan. Here's how to assess and improve the indoor air in your child's school.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate and Activate!
Written by Isabel González Whitaker
Hispanic Heritage Month can be a happy time rooted in the traditions we share across generations. But this time of year—the onset of allergy season in many places—can also bring worry...