Latinos Understand the Threat of Climate Change

*The closer you are to the direct effects of climate change, the more concerned you’ll be. Studies show that Latinos, and African-Americans, are on the front lines of pollution and heat islands. Latinos have “taken the lead on recognizing the need to address climate change … ” VL

By Algernon Austin,  New York Times

Although Hispanic Americans and African-Americans may not be the most visible advocates for addressing climate change, these communities are among the most concerned in the United States. A Pew Research Center study last year found that about eight in ten of each of these groups agreed that the earth has been warming. Among whites, only about six in ten felt the same. Majorities  of Hispanics and blacks attribute climate change to human activity compared with only 41 percent of whites.

Earlier this year, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a survey that explored in depth Latino views on climate change. Fifty-five percent of Latinos indicated that they were “very concerned” or “extremely concerned” about climate change. Alarge majority supports government action to address the issue.

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