Environment

THE LATEST

Climate Change Expected to Increase Displacement, Migration

Victor Landa February 11, 2021

HOUSTON — The Biden administration has said it wants to prevent worst-case scenarios due to climate change, and Texas has several risks that need to be addressed. A 2020 study by […]

Poll: White Americans Unaware of Pollution Impacts in Disadvantaged Areas

Victor Landa

Latino Climate Politics, or Seeing God’s wrath in the hurricanes

Victor Landa September 21, 2017

Latinos are disproportionately affected by asthma, and Trump’s policies are making it worse

Victor Landa September 6, 2017

Many Americans live where it is unsafe to breathe. About 40% of the U.S. population — more than 126 million people — live in areas that do not comply with national ambient […]

Feds Will Skip Border Wall Impact Study Before Building Through Wildlife Refuge

Victor Landa July 26, 2017

By Anya Byrd, Colorlines (2.5 minute read)   Though funding for the estimated $21.6 billion U.S.-Mexico wall has not yet been secured, the federal government continues to move forward with construction. […]

More Tan 500 Moms and Children Hold “Play-In” Protest on Capitol Hill

Victor Landa July 18, 2017

Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.//July 13, 2017///Amid major and growing concerns that Washington, D.C. is going backwards on climate change action and air quality rules, more than 500 moms and children […]

Meet the fixer: This advocate connects green Latinos

NewsTaco May 11, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because there’s much work to be done to organize Latino environmentalists. VL By Grist Staff (1 minute read)    Ten years ago, Mark Magaña was […]