The South Bronx Fights Air Pollution in “Asthma Alley”
A. Mychal Johnson, co-founder of South Bronx Unite, has squared off against a formidable foe—the food delivery service FreshDirect.
Tagged: children’s health
“The Government Wouldn’t Help Me, So I Decided To Do It Myself.” ~ Lois Gibbs
Lois Gibbs was dismissed by the school’s superintendent as, “One irate, hysterical housewife with a sickly kid.”
The Keystone Pipeline Is An Environmental Justice Issue
Both the Indigenous communities in Canada and the residents of Port Arthur have seen elevated incidence of illness.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: A Moms Clean Air Force Exclusive Interview
New York State Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has been an unwavering voice emphasizing the importance of environmental protections. The mother of two young boys, she has pointed to the connection between children’s health and the...
The Clean Air Fight Continues In 2012
Despite testimony from a slew of health officials and organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Lung Association, pushback has continued based on the premise that regulations are an economy killer, or that the supply of electricity is at stake.
“Mars, Jimmy and Me” Highlights the Dangers of Pollution for Kids
Mars, Jimmy, and Me, which features a dedication to the Earth on its opening page, combines humor, whimsy, and science to jumpstart an examination of pollution, economic justice, and individual responsibility.
Clean Air and the Baby Carriage
There is a mighty contingency out there that will continue to promote the concept that the Environmental Protection Agency is Al Capone, not Eliot Ness.
Children’s Safety: A Global Parental Concern
It’s interesting to see how the recent disaster in Japan has encouraged parents to construct an agenda to protect their children.
