Abigail Ridley-Kerr and Jorge Madrid show how green jobs are an economic boon to communities of color in urban centers. By Abigail Ridley-Kerr and Jorge Madrid When Earth Day celebrated its first year in 1970, the words ‘green’ and ‘job’ were disparate concepts. Today, however, on the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, green jobs are [...]
Green Jobs Help the Planet and Communities of Color – Further Investments Can Yield More Opportunities
June 11, 2012 By
Green Jobs Help the Planet and Communities of Color – Further Investments Can Yield More Opportunities
April 23, 2012 By
By Abigail Ridley-Kerr and Jorge Madrid When Earth Day celebrated its first year in 1970, the words ‘green’ and ‘job’ were disparate concepts. Today, however, on the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, green jobs are remaking and transforming the economy to be less polluting, more efficient, and more equitable. In addition to helping the planet [...]
New EPA Rules Help Communities of Color Breathe Easier – New Standards Will Reduce Health and Economic Costs
April 23, 2012 By
The Environmental Protection’s Agency’s new pollution limits are particularly good news for people of color, explain Rachel Wilf and Jorge Madrid. By Rachel Wilf and Jorge Madrid On this Earth Day all Americans can celebrate the Environmental Protection Agency’s commitment to ensure everyone can breathe clean air. But this commitment particularly benefits communities of color. [...]
EPA Introduces Historic New Standards to Limit Industrial Carbon Pollution
April 17, 2012 By
By Jorge Madrid For the first time in history, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to limit the carbon dioxide pollution from new power plants. This will slow the growth of the major pollutant responsible for global climate change, which threatens the health and safety of Americans. This new standard will have far-reaching public health [...]
Why the Environment is a Latino Issue
February 16, 2012 By
By Maria Cardona Amid all the jockeying of the primary debates, President Barack Obama’s 2013 budget was a breath of fresh air that underscored the priorities we should have as a nation. Sure, politicos may call it a campaign document, but even if you view it as only that, it is a much needed reminder [...]
Coal Industry Attempts to Justify Pollution…Again
February 16, 2012 By
By Adrianna Quintero A study released today by the coal industry attempts to justify dirty energy and life-threatening pollution by claiming that Hispanics and blacks will be hit hardest by energy price increases. The study by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity looked at 2010 data and concluded that due to income inequalities, Hispanic [...]
A New Cuban Crisis Threatens Florida’s Coasts
February 3, 2012 By
By Adrianna Quintero This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 02/03/12. Ever since Cuba’s intent to drill within 70 miles of Florida’s coast has become known, concerned Floridians have been reeling with how to protect our treasured Florida Keys. For many Floridians (myself included), this is a very charged issue. It’s no secret [...]
Remembering Dr. King’s Dream and The Importance of Environmental Justice for All
January 16, 2012 By
By Adrianna Quintero This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 01/16/12. I am a huge fan of Martin Luther King Jr. Ever since I can remember, Dr. King’s speech has moved me in a way that few others can. So when the topic came up during a meeting with a colleague, I felt [...]
Obama Vows to Stand with EPA
January 12, 2012 By
By Adrianna Quintero This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 01/12/12. Yesterday, President Obama visited the Environmental Protection Agency for an employee town hall to praise the work of the agency on protecting the environment and public health. In his first time ever visit to EPA, Obama told the staff that he would [...]
A Long Awaited Victory for Children, Families, and Our Future
December 23, 2011 By
By Adrianna Quintero This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 12/23/11. This week, the EPA announced the adoption of historic safeguards against mercury and other toxic air pollution which will help to protect our children from increased risk of brain damage, cerebral palsy and other neuro-developmental problems. The Mercury and Air Toxics standard, [...]
