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Deep Familial Connections to Land Drives Hispanic Conservation Attitudes

NewsTaco June 25, 2014

*This makes sense. Conservation is a Latino legacy. It’s a part of our history, a central plot of our story.  We’re not “joining” an environmental movement, we lead with our […]

My Public Lands: Nuestra Tierra Comunal

Mary Mata June 4, 2014

A Bloody War for Water in Mexico

NewsTaco May 29, 2014

Latinos Understand the Threat of Climate Change

NewsTaco May 9, 2014

*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 […]

Latino Environmentalists, Saving the Ocean, Banning Plastic Bags

Mary Mata May 1, 2014

By Marce Gutierrez, NewsTaco En el mar, la vida es mas sabrosa… Growing up two blocks from the Pacific Ocean has a way of leaving a life-long impression on you. […]

Environmental Racism in San Diego

Mary Mata April 28, 2014

By Sandhya Dirks, Latino USA Barrio Logan’s multicolor murals at Chicano Park tell the story of the Chicano struggle. The residents of this poorer neighborhood in San Diego fought for […]

Anti-Immigration Group Uses Earth Day To Recycle Argument That Immigrants Destroy Environment

NewsTaco April 23, 2014

*This Californians for Population Stabilization video is not isolated, it’s part of an effort to use the environment as a wedge against undocumented immigrants and comprehensive immigration reform. A couple of […]