Latinos Are Especially Hard-hit by Climate Change
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 […]
Want to build the second century of American conservation? Look to César Chávez.
*César Chavez’s son writes about his father as a guide for Latinos as the future of American conservation. It makes good sense for Latinos to take the lead of the […]
There’s a Little “Wild” Out There For All of Us
*What is a Chicano environmentalist? It’s not that far-fetched an idea. VL By Jose G. Gonzalez, Medium Growing up, my memories of the outdoors are a combination, a blend, amestizaje […]
Tierra Y Agua: The Land & Water Conservation Fund
*We don’t talk too much about environmental issues in the Latino community, so we have to fight the perception that we’re a one-issue community. Latinos have a history of heritage […]
From the Fields to Congress: Latinos Are Environmental Champions
*There’s a lot of praise for Cesar Chavez and his legacy in this piece, it’s well-intentioned and well received. It proves that concern for the environment is not new to […]
Latino Influence & the Politics of Immigration in the 2014 U.S. Senate Elections
*Good piece, as always, from Latino Decisions. It’s a good read if you’re into political minutiae – x’s and o’s. Cutting to the chase, Damore says Latinos didn’t have a […]
Why Are Latinos Way Ahead of the Climate Change Curve?
*Because of the importance Latinos place on family, we have a vested interest in the future. Add that to the fact that a majority of Latinos live in urban areas […]
