Our Power, Our Planet — Mothers Defending Climate Progress
This Earth Day, we are honoring 55 years of climate action and environmental progress. In 1970, mothers, fathers, students, teachers, neighbors, and families took to the streets for the very first Earth Day. Growing concerns over air and water pollution motivated them to mobilize and take action in the form of a protest. At the time, it was legal to dump toxic waste into rivers and pollute the skies with black smoke. There were no protections for the environment.
The power of this first Earth Day mobilization sparked a chain reaction of protections in the years that followed. In response, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established, followed by the passage of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
Our Power, Our Planet
This year’s Earth Day theme is Our Power, Our Planet. It reflects what we do every day at Mothers Out Front. We build power by organizing moms and caregivers to take action in their communities. This is our power—and we’re using it to protect the planet for our kids’ futures.
That first Earth Day showed the power of everyday people, and mothers have always been at the heart of that power.
Climate Progress Under Threat
In recent years, we’ve seen even more environmental progress through landmark legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). These programs help communities cut emissions, reduce pollution, and build climate-resilient infrastructure.
But today, the legacy of Earth Day and the future of climate progress are under fire.
- The EPA’s authority is being challenged
- The Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act are facing rollbacks
- Funding for the IRA and BIL is on the chopping block.
These are direct attacks on the future we are working hard to build for our kids.
It’s Time to Speak Up — Again
We can’t afford to go backward.
Tell them now to:
- Defend the EPA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act
- Protect the climate programs in the IRA and BIL
- Invest in a future where all children can thrive
🖊️ Sign the petition and send your letter
We are at a critical time to defend our climate progress, and we must take every opportunity to make our voices heard. Our legislators on all sides of the aisle need to know how many people support the EPA and the policies that create a healthy future for our kids.
When we raise our voices together, there is nothing we can’t do. Our Power is unstoppable, and Our Planet is worth fighting for.
Thank you for standing with us this Earth Day!