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!

LEVEL 5 ACTION ITEM: TALK TO YOUR LOCAL OFFICIALS ABOUT PLASTIC POLLUTION

Legislation Mentioned in Episode + Extra Reading/Viewing Materials:

Pollution Act | Break Free From Plastic

S.5163 - Protecting Communities from Plastics Act | Congress

Environmental Justice for All Act gets new life | Southern Environmental Law Center

Historic day in the campaign to beat plastic pollution: Nations commit to develop a legally binding agreement | UN EP

Actions for addressing plastic waste under the Basel Convention | Basel Convention

Plastics industry boom brings flood of new ethylene “cracker” plants, despite frequent environmental violations | Oil and Gas Watch

Clean Air, Climate, Health Equity and Inequity: Are You Worried About the Climate Crisis? Part 1 | Video

Clean Air, Climate, Health Equity and Inequity: Are You Worried About the Climate Crisis? Part 2 | Video

List of Moms Clean Air Force Voices Featured in Montage (In Order of Appearance):

Samantha Schmitz, DC Field Events Coordinator

Danielle Berkowitz-Sklar, National Field Events Coordinator

Melody Reis, Senior Legislative and Regulatory Policy Manager

Stephanie Reese, Director of DEIJ and Strategic Implementation

Isabel González Whitaker, Associate Vice President for Public Engagement

Elizabeth Bechard, Senior Policy Analyst

Almeta Cooper, National Manager, Health Equity

Osasenaga Idahor, 2023 Summer Environmental Health Intern