Latinos Are Especially Hard-hit by Climate Change
*A majority of Latinos live in California, Texas, Florida and New York, which are the most affected by extreme heat, air pollution, and flooding. And 9 in 10 Latinos want climate action […]
Latinos in America Are Far More Likely Than the Average Citizen to Breathe Polluted Air
*This is a top issue for U.S. Latinos – 1.8 million Latinos live within a half-mile of oil and gas facilities. But there’s been no mention of it from the […]
The impact of climate change on Latino communities
*The environment consistently rate among the highest concerns of Latino voters. VL By Angela Goldman, Bloomberg Government (2 minute read) During an election season in which terrorism, immigration and the economy […]
REPORT: EPA is Failing to Protect Low-Income Communities of Color
*This is distressing. In 2008 4.7 million Latinos were diagnosed with asthma, most because of environmental causes. VL By Yessenia Funes, Colorlines (1.5 minute read) The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released […]