In Maryland, Tenants Are Fighting for Their Right to Clean Air

In Maryland, Tenants Are Fighting for Their Right to Clean Air

Author: Lemonada Media June 4, 2026 Duration: 34:57
Most people think of pollution as something outside, like smog and exhaust. But gas stoves, ovens, furnaces, and water heaters can actually release nitrogen dioxide directly into your home. For renters, that's a problem without easy solutions: unlike homeowners, they can't simply swap in safer, cleaner energy sources, and landlords and policymakers have been slow to act. In this episode, host Gloria Riviera speaks with Adama Moussa Harouna and Tanushree Dutta Isaacman, organizers at Action in Montgomery, about their work pushing for safer living conditions, lower toxic emissions, and a more sustainable energy future for renters. This episode was made in partnership with Action in Montgomery. To learn more about their work, visit actioninmontgomery.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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