A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health

Episode 2: Extraction and Refining

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Join us for Episode 2 of our journey to learn about where plastic comes from and why it's so dangerous for our health and climate. Be sure to check out the ways you can take action below!

This Episode Featured: ⁠Roishetta Sibley Ozane⁠, previous Louisiana Field Organizer for Moms Clean Air Force

LEVEL 2 ACTION ITEM: BECOME A VOLUNTEER FOR MOMS CLEAN AIR FORCE

  • Moms Clean Air Force has millions of members across the nation who want to work to protect their communities from the plastic elephant in the room
  • Even if you don’t live in one of the states with a huge presence of the petrochemical industry, the pollution from plastic is an issue that affects all of us because we all use plastic. So try to get involved!

    • Extra Reading Materials:

    Study Finds Exposure to Air Pollution Higher for People of Color Regardless of Region or Income | US EPA

    Ingested microplastics: Do humans eat one credit card per week? | ScienceDirect

    ‘They’re in the air, drinking water, dust, food …’ How to reduce your exposure to microplastics | The Guardian

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    A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our HealthBy Moms Clean Air Force