Let’s continue the conversation on sustainable aquaculture. This is the third blog in our series exploring the sustainability of aquaculture—what we currently know, emerging advancements, and areas for growth. In our previous, we covered escapes in aquaculture, and before that, we discussed aquaculture feed.     In this blog, we are focusing on diseases in […]

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Statement from Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient Caribbean, Environmental Defense Fund

Statement from Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient Caribbean, Environmental Defense Fund

La Tormenta Tropical Ernesto toca tierra en Puerto Rico

La Tormenta Tropical Ernesto toca tierra en Puerto Rico

Written Q&A with Mayor Rex Richardson on Climate and Economic Progress in Long Beach, California Long Beach, California, is showing communities around the country why embracing the clean energy economy is a winning strategy. Home to one of the busiest port complexes in North America, with a long reliance on revenue from oil and gas, […]

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Written Q&A with Mayor Rex Richardson on Climate and Economic Progress in Long Beach, California Long Beach, California, is showing communities around the country why embracing the clean energy economy is a winning strategy. Home to one of the busiest port complexes in North America, with a long reliance on revenue from oil and gas, […]

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EDF statement from Dr. Karla Sosa, Project Manager, New York State Affairs

EDF statement from Dr. Karla Sosa, Project Manager, New York State Affairs

Written by Emily Pickett

A new study on odorants and air pollutants in natural gas revealed some glaring issues with relying solely on smell to recognize gas leaks. Noses aren't enough!

NOTE: This is the second of a series about EPA’s prioritization of existing chemicals.  What Happened?  EPA just proposed to designate five chemicals, including the widely-known toxic chemical vinyl chloride, as high-priority chemicals – meaning they are toxic to human and/or environmental health.  If finalized, these chemicals will immediately undergo the risk evaluation process under […]

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NOTE: This is the second of a series about EPA’s prioritization of existing chemicals.  What Happened?  EPA just proposed to designate five chemicals, including the widely-known toxic chemical vinyl chloride, as high-priority chemicals – meaning they are toxic to human and/or environmental health.  If finalized, these chemicals will immediately undergo the risk evaluation process under […]

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NOTE: This is the second of a series about EPA’s prioritization of existing chemicals.  What Happened?  EPA just proposed to designate five chemicals, including the widely-known toxic chemical vinyl chloride, as high-priority chemicals – meaning they are toxic to human and/or environmental health.  If finalized, these chemicals will immediately undergo the risk evaluation process under […]

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Written by Alexandra Zissu

Three months after having a baby, this Moms' husband died of heat stroke. He was 32 and hiking with friends on a 109-degree Arizona day. Young and in good shape, they thought they could handle it. 

Written by Alexandra Zissu

“So carbon is good, right?” Learn how one mom used this question to explain the relationship between carbon pollution and the climate crisis to her 11-year-old. Then read our new Carbon Dioxide 101 fact sheet.

Written by Elizabeth Bechard

Moms' Elizabeth Bechard recommends four excellent books that touch on different aspects of climate change and mental health for your late summer reading list.

By Marie Cabbia Hubatova and Angie Farrag-Thibault At a time when it is critical to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels, the shipping industry is endeavoring to do its part to decarbonize and keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Its success depends on there being sufficient clean fuel supply to substitute fossil fuels […]

The post The call for accelerating the supply of sustainable shipping fuels appeared first on Energy Exchange.

By Marie Cabbia Hubatova and Angie Farrag-Thibault At a time when it is critical to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels, the shipping industry is endeavoring to do its part to decarbonize and keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Its success depends on there being sufficient clean fuel supply to substitute fossil fuels […]

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Written by Moms Clean Air Force

Take 20 seconds today to urge EPA to protect us from vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen.

Written by Sarah McBride

Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington, DC.