Moms Clean Air Force is a community of over 1.5 million parents and caregivers fighting for clean air and climate action. This capsule podcast, hosted by Osasenaga Idahor, takes a deep dive into the way our plastic-filled world harms both our health and the climate. Osasenaga and many special guests introduce us to the basics of plastic production and teach us about where it comes from, how it’s made, and why it’s a problem. And we know this can be a daunting topic, so make sure to take action with us along the way and stick around for our conversation about resilience in the last episode!
A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health
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Moms Clean Air Force is a community of over 1.5 million parents and caregivers fighting for clean air and climate action. This capsule podcast, hosted by Osasenaga Idahor, takes a deep dive into the way our plastic-filled world harms both our health and the climate. Osasenaga and many special guests introduce us to the basics of plastic production and teach us about where it comes from, how it’s made, and why it’s a problem. And we know this can be a daunting topic, so make sure to take action with us along the way and stick around for our conversation about resilience in the last episode!
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September 12, 2023
Episode 5: Resilience against Propaganda
<p>Join us for Episode 5, the last episode of our journey together, where we talk about resilience and the ways our team copes with such a daunting fight against the petrochemical industry and climate change. And as always, be sure to check out the ways you can take action below! </p> <p><strong>LEVEL 5 ACTION ITEM: </strong><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/issues/toxic-chemicals/plastics/"><strong>TALK TO YOUR LOCAL OFFICIALS ABOUT PLASTIC POLLUTION</strong></a></p> <ul> <li>This is what we’ve been building up to! Learn more about Moms Clean Air Force work with plastics and petrochemicals so that you can share the resources with your local officials about the toxic chemicals used to make plastic</li> </ul> <ul> <li>So we want you to be encouraged to speak or call your local officials’ offices, and use the resources on the Moms Clean Air Force website to back you up as you speak!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Legislation Mentioned in Episode + Extra Reading/Viewing Materials:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/pollution-act/">Pollution Act | Break Free From Plastic</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/5163">S.5163 - Protecting Communities from Plastics Act | Congress</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.southernenvironment.org/news/environmental-justice-for-all-act-aiming-to-fix-decades-of-injustice-gets-new-life/">Environmental Justice for All Act gets new life | Southern Environmental Law Center</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/historic-day-campaign-beat-plastic-pollution-nations-commit-develop">Historic day in the campaign to beat plastic pollution: Nations commit to develop a legally binding agreement | UN EP</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.basel.int/Implementation/Plasticwaste/Overview/tabid/8347/Default.aspx">Actions for addressing plastic waste under the Basel Convention | Basel Convention</a></p> <p><a href="https://news.oilandgaswatch.org/post/plastics-boom-brings-flood-of-new-ethylene-cracker-chemical-plants-despite-frequent-environmental-violations">Plastics industry boom brings flood of new ethylene “cracker” plants, despite frequent environmental violations | Oil and Gas Watch</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/resources/clean-air-climate-health-equity-and-inequity-are-you-worried-about-the-climate-crisis-part-1/">Clean Air, Climate, Health Equity and Inequity: Are You Worried About the Climate Crisis? Part 1 | Video</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/resources/clean-air-climate-health-equity-and-inequity-are-you-worried-about-the-climate-crisis-part-2/">Clean Air, Climate, Health Equity and Inequity: Are You Worried About the Climate Crisis? Part 2 | Video</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>List of Moms Clean Air Force Voices Featured in Montage (In Order of Appearance):</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/samantha-schmitz/">Samantha Schmitz, DC Field Events Coordinator</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/danielle-berkowitz-sklar/">Danielle Berkowitz-Sklar, National Field Events Coordinator</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/melody-reis/">Melody Reis, Senior Legislative and Regulatory Policy Manager</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/stephanie-reese/">Stephanie Reese, Director of DEIJ and Strategic Implementation</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/isabel-gonzalez-whitaker/">Isabel González Whitaker, Associate Vice President for Public Engagement</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/elizabeth-bechard/">Elizabeth Bechard, Senior Policy Analyst</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/almeta-cooper/">Almeta Cooper, National Manager, Health Equity</a></p> <p>Osasenaga Idahor, 2023 Summer Environmental Health Intern</p>
September 12, 2023
Episode 4: Use, Disposal, and the Recycling Propaganda
<p>Join us for Episode 4 of our journey to learn about the climate and health harms of using so much plastic, our unsuccessful disposal of plastic, and the challenges of recycling. And as always, be sure to check out the ways you can take action below!</p> <p> <strong>This Episode Featured:</strong> <a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/cynthia-palmer/">Cynthia Palmer</a>, Senior Petrochemical Analyst for Moms Clean Air Force </p> <p><strong>LEVEL 4 ACTION ITEM: SUPPORT ALTERNATIVES TO PLASTIC AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE</strong></p> <ul> <li>An example of an easy switch you can make is switching from buying shampoo in a bottle to shampoo bars</li> <li>Here are just a few resources that might help you as you start on your journey to living a life that is reliant on less plastic: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/07/12/1015296355/zero-waste-single-use-plastic-trash-recycle">The plastic problem isn't your fault, but you can be part of the solution | NPR</a> and <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/stories/10-ways-reduce-plastic-pollution">10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution | NRDC</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Extra Reading Materials:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/national-overview-facts-and-figures-materials">National Overview: Facts and Figures on Materials, Wastes and Recycling | US EPA</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jul/10/air-drinking-water-dust-food-how-to-reduce-exposure-microplastics">‘They’re in the air, drinking water, dust, food …’ How to reduce your exposure to microplastics | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian</a></p> <p><a href="https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3702187-us-only-recycled-5-percent-of-plastic-waste-in-2021-greenpeace-report/#:~:text=Only%20about%205%20percent%20of,waste%20was%20recycled%20last%20year.">US only recycled 5 percent of plastic waste in 2021: Greenpeace report | The Hill</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/29/how-the-fossil-fuel-industry-is-pushing-plastics-on-the-world-.html">How the fossil fuel industry is pushing plastics on the world | CNBC</a><br></p>
September 12, 2023
Episode 3: Transportation and Manufacturing
<p>Join us for Episode 3 of our journey to learn about the way plastic is transported and manufactured along with the health and climate dangers this presents. And as always, be sure to check out the ways you can take action below!</p> <p> <strong>This Episode Featured</strong>: <a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/team/rachel-sica-meyer/">Rachel Sica Meyer</a>, Ohio River Valley Field Organizer at Moms Clean Air Force </p> <p><strong>LEVEL 3 ACTION ITEM: </strong><a href="https://www.momscleanairforce.org/event-calendar/"><strong>COME TO A MOMS CLEAN AIR FORCE EVENT</strong></a></p> <ul> <li>Come to an event near you or join a virtual event</li> <li>Check the events calendar, sign up for an event, and we’ll see you soon!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Extra Reading Materials:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.fractracker.org/2023/02/2022-pipeline-incidents-update-is-pipeline-safety-achievable/#:~:text=In%20just%20over%2013%20years,%247.57%20billion%20in%20property%20damage.">2022 Pipeline Incidents Update: Is Pipeline Safety Achievable? - FracTracker Alliance</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20230214.aspx">NTSB Issues Investigative Update on Ohio Train Derailment | National Transportation Safety Board</a></p>
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