VOCES congratulates Linda Escalante for her appointment to the California Coastal Commission
May 31, 2019
VOCES congratulates Linda Escalante for her appointment to the California Coastal Commission by Assembly Speaker Anthony… Read More
An Ode to Mother Nature on Mother’s Day
May 10, 2019
by Andrea BecerraThe terms “Mother Nature” or “Mother Earth” can sometimes feel clichéd… Read More
VOCES' Reaction to Trump Administration Pause on Offshore Drilling Plans
April 26, 2019
According to media reports, the Trump administration is postponing plans for federal offshore oil and gas leasing. The d… Read More
VOCES' reaction on the confirmation of David Bernhardt as Secretary of Interior
April 12, 2019
VOCES' reaction on the confirmation of David Bernhardt as Secretary of Interior
With a vote of 56 to 41, the Sena… Read More
VOCES Congratulates Adrianna Quintero on her appointment as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Energy Foundation
April 1, 2019
(Washington, DC) VOCES VERDES congratulates Adrianna Quintero on her recent appointment as the first Director of Diversi… Read More
VOCES’ Reaction to Senate Vote on the Green New Deal Resolution
March 27, 2019
(Washington, DC) The following is a statement from Linda Escalante, spokesperson of VOCES, on today’s vote by the… Read More
VOCES' Reaction to the Senate Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as EPA Administrator
March 1, 2019
Statement from Linda Escalante, spokesperson for VOCES:
"The Environmental Protection Agency exists to ensure that commu… Read More
Statement from VOCES in reaction to the end of the Government Shutdown
January 28, 2019
Statement from VOCES in reaction to the end of the Government Shutdown
Federal workers return to the important work of s… Read More
In 2018 climate change was the most alarming news protagonist around the world
December 28, 2018
“The future of our planet is at risk and therefore so is humanity,” is not an exaggerated quote or something… Read More
VOCES’ reaction the latest UN IPCC report on climate change
October 9, 2018
The following is a statement from Linda Escalante, spokesperson for VOCES, on the release of the latest UN Intergovernme… Read More
VOCES reaction to the Trump's Administration announcement to roll back the Clean Power Plan
August 21, 2018
Statement from Linda Escalante, spokesperson from VOCES, in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement of… Read More
VOCES reaction to the resignation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
July 5, 2018
(Spanish-language statement follows)
WASHINGTON, DC.- The following is a statement from VOCES spokesperson, Linda Escal… Read More
Reaction from Voces on the border family separation humanitarian crisis
June 22, 2018
“We have been outraged by the Trump administration’s inhumane ‘zero tolerance’ immigration poli… Read More
Thank you and Goodbye from Adrianna Quintero
June 13, 2018
Dear VOCES Family, Voces Verdes was conceived and created around the recognition of the deep leadership that exis… Read More
Trump-Pruitt Plan to Kill Fuel Standards Means More $$ Spent on Gas and More Pollution
April 3, 2018
Just when we think we have seen it all, the Trump administration brings us more bad news announcing their plan to elimin… Read More
Voces Celebrates Women and Girls on Int'l Women's Day
March 8, 2018
On International Women's Day, we at Voces celebrate the women who have led us in so many ways. Join us in pledging to to… Read More
Public Message to EPA: Keep the Clean Power Plan
February 28, 2018
On February 28th, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency held a public hearing in San Francisco to obtain public comm… Read More
Reaction to Trump's State of the Union Address
January 30, 2018
The following is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director of VOCES, on President Trump's State of the Unio… Read More
Voces | Voces Calls on Trump to Protect Dreamers Avoid Government Shutdown
January 19, 2018
The following a statement by Adrianna Quintero, Founder & Director of VOCES:
"Plain and simply put--Trump and the Re… Read More
Trump's Zinke Announces Outrageous Drilling Proposal Putting Our Beaches and Coastal Communities at Risk
January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018
MIAMI, FL - Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced proposed drilling plan designed to radically ex… Read More
VOCES: CONGRESS MUST ACT NOW TO RESPOND TO THE CRISIS IN PUERTO RICO AND THE USVI
November 14, 2017
The following was submitted as a statement for the congressional record to the House and Senate on November 7th and 14th… Read More
#HereToStay: Voces Stands With Dreamers
November 14, 2017
In 2000, the Dream Act was introduced to provide citizenship to immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children, have gro… Read More
Senator Rubio: Loyal to Oil, or Florida’s Beaches?
October 30, 2017
Congress is on the brink of turning Florida’s vital beaches and ocean economy into a sacrifice zone for private oi… Read More
Diverse Coalition Opposes Drilling Budget Rider
October 19, 2017
Community Organizations Oppose Trump’s Oil & Gas Giveaway WASHINGTON (October 19, 2017) – The Senate vot… Read More
Eliminating the Clean Power Plan is Good for Polluters; Bad for Everyone Else
October 9, 2017
WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2017) – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that he wil… Read More
Budget Brings Job Killing Offshore Drilling Close to Florida’s Shores
October 3, 2017
Congress begins official consideration of the nation’s budget this week, and while Capitol Hill ponders our fiscal… Read More
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN PUERTO RICO BY HURRICANE MARIA REQUIRES URGENT ASSISTANCE
September 28, 2017
-Spanish release follows-
We must act now to help 3.4 million Americans
Washington, D.C. - Hurricane Maria affected 3.4… Read More
We Condemn the Decision to Rescind DACA and Call on Congress to Act
September 5, 2017
VOCES reaction on the reports that President Trump will end the DACA program
Statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive… Read More
Help Communities Recover After Hurricanes Irma & Harvey
August 29, 2017
Two monster storms have reminded us of the power of nature.
Hurricane Harvey battered communities across southeastern Te… Read More
80 ELECTED OFFICIALS IN "GROUND ZERO" FLORIDA URGE ACTION ON CLIMATE, ALSO OPPOSE EPA CUTS AND OFFSHORE DRILLING
August 24, 2017
Signers include: Mayors Philip Levine (Miami Beach), Buddy Dyer (Orlando), Bob Buckhorn (Tampa), U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-L… Read More
Voces Stands in Solidarity with DREAMers
August 15, 2017
The following is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director and Founder of Voces, on the five-year anniversa… Read More
Voces' Reaction to Violence and Terrorist Attack in Charlottesville
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Contact: Felipe Benitez, felipe@benitezstrategies.com
Voces' Reaction to Violence and Terrorist Att… Read More
The Reckless Rush to Drill for Oil and Gas Hurts Americans, Public Lands
July 6, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON (July 6, 2017)—Today, Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke, indicated that he will ur… Read More
Repealing the Clean Water Rule Puts Our Water at Risk
June 30, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC- The following is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director and Founder of Voces, on EPA Adm… Read More
Leaving the Paris Accord Puts America Last and Leaves Us All at Risk
June 1, 2017
Below is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, founder of VOCES:
Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Accord pu… Read More
President Trump Expected to Withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement
May 31, 2017
SPANISH TRANSLATION FOLLOWS
The following is a statement by Adrianna Quintero, founder & director of Voces:
“P… Read More
GROUPS URGE INTERIOR SECRETARY TO ABANDON TRUMP PLANS FOR OFFSHORE DRILLING
May 25, 2017
Communities Seen As Having Greater Economic Risks Due to Dirty Fuel Impacts on Oceans and Climate Change; Also “Mo… Read More
Groups Oppose Drilling and Seismic Testing Off Our Coasts
May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017
Secretary Ryan Zinke
United States Department of Interior
Washington, D.C.
Dear Secretary Zinke:
As r… Read More
Voces Verdes Applauds Governor McAuliffe’s Leadership on Reducing Carbon Pollution to Protect Virginians
May 16, 2017
We congratulate Governor McAuliffe on taking a stand and putting Virginia on course towards a “New Virginia Econom… Read More
MR. TRUMP: PROTECT OUR OCEANS, COMMUNITIES BY KEEPING DANGEROUS DRILLING OFF OUR COASTS
April 28, 2017
Spanish version below
WASHINGTON (April 28, 2017):President Trump today took the first troubling step towards opening up… Read More
Power to Polluters: Trump Environmental Rollbacks Put Communities at Risk
March 28, 2017
WASHINGTON (March 28, 2017) - President Trump today signed an executive order undoing numerous environmental protections… Read More
Trump’s dream budget is a nightmare for Americans
March 17, 2017
“The Trump Administration’s proposed 2018 federal budget is a recipe for hurting communities across America&… Read More
Voces Verdes' Reaction to President Trump's Order Reversing Fuel Efficiency and Clean Cars Standards
March 15, 2017
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The following is a statement by Adrianna Quintero, founder and director of Voces Verdes on… Read More
Voces Verdes Reaction to President Trump's Address to Congress
March 1, 2017
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director of Voces Verdes, on President Trump’s spee… Read More
Coalition Letter in Opposition to Border Wall – Support for H.R. 837 & H.R. 739
February 27, 2017
February 27, 2017
U.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C. 20515
Re: Oppose the border wall – Support H.R. 83… Read More
Senate Puts Polluters in Charge
February 17, 2017
Statement from Voces Verdes on the Confirmation of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA: Senate Puts Polluters in Ch… Read More
Voces Verdes Opposes President Trump's Discriminatory Immigration Actions
January 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. Statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director of Voces Verdes, on the today's Executive Actions… Read More
Voces Verdes' Reaction to Keystone XL and Dakota Pipeline Announcements
January 25, 2017
WASHINGTON (Jan. 24, 2017) –The following is a statement by Adrianna Quintero, director of Voces Verdes on Preside… Read More
LATINOS OPPOSE SCOTT PRUITT FOR EPA ADMINISTRATOR
January 18, 2017
LATINOS OPPOSE SCOTT PRUITT FOR EPA ADMINISTRATOR
Call On Senate To Reject His Nomination
January 17, 2017
Dear Senator:… Read More
Latino Groups Applaud President Obama's Announcement to Permanently Ban Offshore Drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans
December 20, 2016
Washington DC- The following is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, Founder and Director of Voces Verdes, on the Obama A… Read More
Bears Ears Grand Canyon Letter
December 15, 2016
Bears Ears Grand Canyon Letter Final (1).pdf
November 28, 2016President Barack ObamaThe White HouseWashington, DC 20500… Read More
Voces CEIP Comment Letter
December 15, 2016
Letter in support of Clean Energy Incentive Program
Voces CEIP comment letter (3).pdf
 … Read More
Voces Verdes Reacts to the Nominations of Tillerson and Perry for key Cabinet Positions
December 14, 2016
Washington DC.- The following is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director of Voces Verdes, on the nominati… Read More
Pruitt’s Nomination for EPA Puts Our Health and Environment at Risk
December 7, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Daniela Salazar, dsalazar@nrdc.org
WASHINGTON, DC (December 7, 2016) &ndash… Read More
Community groups urge Obama admin to go further, permanently ban offshore drilling in arctic and atlantic
November 18, 2016
WASHINGTON (November 18, 2016) – The Obama Administration took an important step forward today announcing it… Read More
Voces Verdes Stands in Solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
October 28, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director of Voces Verdes, in solid… Read More
Países acuerdan a reducir niveles de súper contaminantes conocidos como HFC
October 16, 2016
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
Contacto:
Jake Thompson, 202-289-2387, jthompson@nrdc.org
Elizabeth Heyd, 202-289-2424, eheyd@nrdc… Read More
New Report: “Nuestro Futuro: Climate Change and U.S. Latinos”
October 13, 2016
We are excited to announce that our report: “Nuestro Futuro: U.S. Latinos and Climate Change” is here a… Read More
Statement from Voces Verdes: Strong Stance in Court from President Obama's Key Climate Action
September 30, 2016
Statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director of Voces Vedes, on the oral arguments on legal challenges to the Ob… Read More
Statement from Voces Verdes On Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Latino Leadership on Environment
September 14, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director of Voces Verdes, on Hispa… Read More
Voces Statement on the U.S. and China Joining the Paris Agreement on Climate Change: “An Important Step Forward that others Must Follow”
September 3, 2016
WASHINGTON (September 3, 2016)— Today, President Obama and President Xi of China jointly announced that the United… Read More
Statement from Voces Verdes on the Passage of Historic Climate Package by California’s State Assembly
August 26, 2016
SACRAMENTO – The following is a statement from Adrianna Quintero, Executive Director of Voces Verdes on the passag… Read More
Statement from Voces Verdes On the Centennial Celebration of the National Park Service
August 25, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following is a statement from Pamela Rivera, Partnership and Constituency Advocate of Voces V… Read More
Latino Leaders Respond To EPA Methane Standards Lawsuit
August 17, 2016
On May 12th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the first ever federal limits on methane poll… Read More
Letter: Thank You Note to Mr. Charles Lee, Deputy Associate Assistant Administrator for Environmental Justice
July 29, 2016
Mr. Charles Lee
Deputy Associate Assistant Administrator for Environmental Justice USEPA, Office of Environmental Justic… Read More
Clean Energy Savings For All Moves Us Towards a Clean Energy Future For All
July 20, 2016
Washington, D.C. (July 19, 2016) - Today, the Obama Administration unveiled the Clean Energy Access for All Initiat… Read More
US, Canada, and Mexico Announce Joint Clean Energy Plan
June 30, 2016
The United States, Canada, and Mexico have jointly committed to generating 50 percent of their energy from clean sources… Read More
Latinos Can’t Afford to Wait on Climate Action, Governor McAuliffe Takes Step Forward
June 29, 2016
RICHMOND (June 28, 2016) – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the state Secretary of Natural Resources… Read More
Un legado solidario en el Día de los Padres
June 21, 2016
Original piece published in El Miami Herald on 6/18/2016.
JUAN DECLET-BARRETO
A mi hija Sophia Ximena
Cambia lo sup… Read More
Coalition Bands Together for an Inclusive Approach to Our Country’s Public Lands
May 16, 2016
Our Public Lands:
An Inclusive Vision for the Next 100 Years
Throughout history, our public lands - including national p… Read More
Voces Verdes Supports Critical Step to Curb Methane Pollution
May 12, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SPANISH VERSION FOLLOWS
Press contact: Patricia San Pedro, pat@sanpedroproductions.com
Voces Verde… Read More
Mother's Day-and every day-Reflection on the Healing Power of Love and Hope for our Planet
May 8, 2016
Mothers Day reflection on the healing power of love and hope for our planet
This post was written by Linda Escalante, @N… Read More
REPORT: How Energy Efficiency Can Improve Improve Low-Income and Undeserved Communities
April 20, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 20, 2016 - An "energy burden" review of 48 major U.S. metropolitan areas finds that low-income… Read More
NHLA Includes Environment & Climate Change as Policy Priority
March 11, 2016
Voces applauds the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) on the release of their 2016 Hispanic Public Policy Agenda… Read More
Advocacy training in Virginia
March 11, 2016
This article is about Advocacy training in Virginia… Read More
EPA To Limit Climate Disrupting Methane Emissions
March 10, 2016
Washington (March 10, 2016)
Today, the Obama Administration announced plans to limit methane emissions from… Read More
Environment and Climate Action: A Priority for Latinos
February 25, 2016
Coalition of Leading Latino Organizations Includes Environment and Climate Action in Bold New Policy Agenda
The followin… Read More
Voces Verdes Applauds VA Governor McAuliffe for his work upholding CPP
February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016
Governor Terry McAuliffe
Office of the Governor
Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor
1111 East Bro… Read More
Our Voces remain strong as Clean Power Plan temporarily put on hold
February 16, 2016
In August, our Voces were heard loud and clear when Obama introduced the Clean Power Plan, a tremendous step forward for… Read More
STATEMENT: Voces’ Response to Supreme Court Stay of Clean Power
February 9, 2016
WASHINGTON (Feb. 9, 2016) -- The Supreme Court today halted implementation of the Clean Power Plan while litigation by t… Read More
Uniting our Voces Beyond the Paris Agreement
January 25, 2016
Just as the New Year signifies a turning point in time, so too does the Paris Agreement represent an important step for… Read More
Statement:The President's Coal Leasing Moratorium is Applauded by Latino Organizations Focused on Climate Change and Public Lands
January 15, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contacts: Pamela Rivera, 407-310-0630/ privera@nrdc.org
Patricia San Pedro, 305-588-9088 / Pat@Sa… Read More
Statement: President Highlights Progress on Climate, Calls for Continued Leadership and Investments in the Most Impacted Communities
January 13, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Lopez, Denise.Lopez@deweysquare.com
WASHINGTON (January 12, 2016) – The foll… Read More
2015 Reflections
December 21, 2015
With the holiday season now in full swing, our team has been reflecting on all that we are grateful for this year &ndash… Read More
VOCES VERDES: Paris makes history in the fight against climate change
December 12, 2015
PARIS (December 12, 2015) – Today in Paris history was made with almost 200 countries agreed to take historic acti… Read More
Voces Verdes & others host event for US Latino & Latin American leaders during climate talks in Paris
December 8, 2015
It was a wonderful Sunday evening in Paris as we celebrated US Latino and Latin American leadership on #ClimateC… Read More
Quintero: California Turning Away From Oil? Sounds Good To Latinos
November 30, 2015
If you want to learn about the health impacts of smoking, you don’t rely on a tobacco industry web site. And if yo… Read More
Columnista invitado Ramon Bueno: Nuevo informe por UCS “Sobrevivir y prosperar”
November 23, 2015
La equidad climática requiere mayor resiliencia ante el cambio climático en las comunidades en la primera… Read More
STATEMENT: Latino Groups on Proposals to Dismantle the Clean Power Plan
November 19, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28, 2015) —Earlier this week, Congressional Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader M… Read More
Letter: Latinos Oppose any Attempts to Block Clean Power Plan
November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015
Dear Members of the U.S. Senate,
On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing the interest… Read More
STATEMENT: President Protects Our Health and Future by Rejecting Keystone XL Pipeline
November 6, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Analisa Freitas, afreitas@nrdc.org, 202-717-8235
President Protects Our Health and Future… Read More
Voces Verdes Boletín - End of Summer Edition
November 5, 2015
Summer has drawn to a close (check out our summer recap blog in case you missed it) and with it has come an ac… Read More
Conferencia Telefónica: Llamado Mundial de las Mujeres por la Justicia Climática
October 30, 2015
Se invita a todas las personas interesadas a saber mas sobre el Llamado Mundial de las Mujeres por la Justicia Climatica… Read More
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 4 Tree Calls scheduled for November
October 30, 2015
Over the next few weeks, our friends over at The Tree will be hosting a series of calls to help climate communicators ge… Read More
The Clean Power Plan Helps Improve Climate Quality Standards for Communities of Color
October 29, 2015
Ever since President Obama presented the final version of the Clean Power Plan in August, we've seen coal gas-heavy stat… Read More
Community Event in Virginia: Culmore Day of the Dead Celebration (Culmore Day of the Dead Celebration (Sunday November 1st, 2015 5-7pm)
October 29, 2015
Culmore Neighbors Association (AVC) invites you to honor our departed loved ones as a community on the Day of the Dead f… Read More
A Climate Change Letter from a Latino Evangelical to a Latino Pope
October 28, 2015
Dear Pope Francis,
Gracias por visitar a Nueva York! I eagerly anticipated your visit, not only because of your signific… Read More
Senator Kaine recognizes Voces Verdes during Virginia Latino Leaders Council Community Event
October 28, 2015
Senator Tim Kaine gave Voces Verdes a public shout out, at last night's Virginia Latino Leaders Council event, during hi… Read More
New EPA Smog Standard: An Improvement that Leaves Millions of Latinos at Risk
October 1, 2015
WASHINGTON (October 1, 2015) – This week, the Obama Administration missed a critical opportunity to update the Nat… Read More
NEXTGEN CLIMATE LAUNCHES NATIONAL AD CAMPAIGN TO HIGHLIGHT POPE FRANCIS CALL TO ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
September 22, 2015
Last week NextGen Climate launched a national campaign calling on our leaders to stand with Pope Francis and embrace cle… Read More
Latino Organizations & Leaders Support for the Clean Power Plan
September 18, 2015
Check out the overwhelming support for the Clean Power Plan, the first ever limits on carbon pollution -- that is being… Read More
VIRGINIA - 5 Upcoming Public Listening Sessions Regarding CPP Proposal
September 17, 2015
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing a series of informal listening sessions on the U.S… Read More
Voto Latino, Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, and iAmerica launch a National Voter Registration Drive Aimed at the Latino Community
September 15, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C - Sept. 15, 2015 - Today, we are joining Voto Latino, Mi Familia Vota, and iAmerica in launching an on-t… Read More
DC POLICY FORUM EVENT w/NHMA: Climate Change & Its Impact on Hispanic Health
September 14, 2015
LETTER: Latino Leaders Support the Clean Power Plan
September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015
President Barack ObamaThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Presi… Read More
Voces Verdes partners Earthjustice & GreenLatinos release new poll on Latino opinions toward environmental issues
August 19, 2015
National Poll Finds 78 Percent of Latinos Say They’ve Directly Experienced the Effects of Climate Change Earthjust… Read More
Methane Standards Are Good for Latino Families, Existing Pollution Sources Need to Come Next
August 18, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Pamela Rivera, Voces Verdes, 212-727-4650, privera@nrdc.org
Methane Standards Are Good fo… Read More
La miopia de los lideres conservadores y el voto latino
August 7, 2015
Cuando el Partido Republicano permite que el miedo sirva como su guía para enfrentar grandes desafíos como… Read More
Strong Support from Hispanics on First-Ever Limits on Carbon Pollution
August 3, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2015
Contact: Analisa Freitas: 202-289-6868; Afreitas@nrdc.org
 … Read More
Hispanos apoyan nuevos límites de la contaminación de carbono
August 3, 2015
COMUNICADO URGENTE DE PRENSA
Contacto: Analisa Freitas, Voces Verdes, 202-289-6868, afreitas@nrdc.org
Hispanos ap… Read More
Clean Power Plan Group Letter of Support
July 27, 2015
This article is about Clean Power Plan Group Letter of Support… Read More
#Voces4Climate: Joe Sanchez, Latino Veteran Energy Entrepreneur
July 21, 2015
Co-authored with Allison Killius, Voces Verdes Digital Media Coordinator, Stanback Intern, & Masters Candi… Read More
HEALTHY PARKS: HEALTHY LATINOS
July 16, 2015
WASHINGTON DC—July 16, 2015—Hispanic Federation has released a report entitled Healthy Parks: Healthy L… Read More
NRDC President Rhea Suh Urges Support for Historic Clean Power Plan
July 15, 2015
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2015) – Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, today called for urgent… Read More
Latino Family Fun in the Park: Why Get Outside?
July 14, 2015
[<a href="//storify.com/saludtoday/latino-family-fun-in-the-park-why-get-outside" target="_blank">View the story… Read More
FAU Poll Finds Global Warming is a Serious Concern to Hispanics and an Important Issue in Presidential Election
July 8, 2015
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A majority of Hispanics believe that global warming is a… Read More
Editorial: Court ruling boosts need for Illinois clean energy bill
July 7, 2015
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week dealt a blow to federal efforts to clean up power plant emissions, making it even… Read More
Minorities, Climate Change, and the Environmental Movement
July 1, 2015
LISTEN TO THE SEGMENT HERE.
When you think of an environmentalist, what comes to mind? The image of a young, white perso… Read More
U.S.-Brazil Joint Statement On Climate Change
June 30, 2015
Presidents Barack Obama and Dilma Rousseff commit to intensify collaboration between the United States and Brazil, both… Read More
SELF Surpasses One Million Dollars Raised This Year
June 29, 2015
St. Lucie County, FL, June 29, 2015 – The Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF) is pleased to announce that the non-pr… Read More
Virtual #PlayIn4Climate w/ EPA Admin. Gina McCarthy
June 29, 2015
<div><iframe src="//storify.com/CleanAirMoms/virtual-playin4climate-w-epa-admin-gina-mccarthy/embed?border=fals… Read More
Virtual #PlayIn4Climate with EPA Admin. Gina McCarthy
June 29, 2015
<div><iframe src="//storify.com/CleanAirMoms/virtual-playin4climate-w-epa-admin-gina-mccarthy/embed?border=fals… Read More
Es tiempo de fortalecer la economía verde, no las grandes compañías de energía
June 25, 2015
Por: Arturo Carmona
PUBLICADO: JUN, 25, 2015 5:30 PM EST
Actualmente se está dando una batalla en… Read More
La encíclica del Papa Francisco toca la fibra sensible en Latino América
June 23, 2015
"El cambio climático es un problema global con graves dimensiones ambientales, sociales, económicas, distr… Read More
Obama Administration Releases Report on the Health and Economic Benefits of Global Action on Climate Change
June 22, 2015
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2015
Obama Administration Releases R… Read More
Clean Power Plan Fact Sheet
June 22, 2015
This article is about Clean Power Plan Fact Sheet… Read More
Latinos Want Action on Climate
June 22, 2015
This article is about Latinos Want Action on Climate… Read More
Latinos Support Climate Policy
June 22, 2015
This article is about Latinos Support Climate Policy… Read More
Bill Richardson Speech to The Madrid Business and Management Summit (MABS 2015)
June 17, 2015
CLIMATE CHANGE, BUSINESS, AND INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE
Thank you very much for that warm welcome.
Warm welcomes ar… Read More
Bill Richardson Speech to The Madrid Business and Management Summit (MABS 2015): En Espanol
June 17, 2015
Bill Richardson Speech to The Madrid Business and Management Summit (MABS 2015)
CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO, NEGOCIOS… Read More
African American, Hispanic Leaders Respond to Latest Attacks on Clean Power Plan
June 12, 2015
CONTACTS:
Kristina Avery, Green For All: (541) 914-9744, or kristina@greenforall.org
Max Karlin, Voces Verdes: (202) 997… Read More
Vaticano anuncia nombre de encíclical "ecológica" de Francisco
June 10, 2015
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (Notimex).- El Vaticano anunció hoy que el título de la próxima carta enc&iacut… Read More
Latinos and Air Pollution
June 8, 2015
Introduction
One out every two Hispanic Americans live in counties that frequently violate air pollution standards
Latin… Read More
El G7 se compromete a que el calentamiento global no supere los dos grados
June 8, 2015
Los siete países más industrializados acordaron hoy en la cumbre del G7 en Alemania tomar medidas par… Read More
Faithful Call to Address Climate Change
June 8, 2015
To President Obama and Members of Congress: As people of faith, we are called to protect and serve God’s Creation… Read More
EPA's Standards for Carbon Pollution Will Help Protect Public Health
June 8, 2015
Why is EPA Moving to Limit Industrial Carbon Pollution?
America’s power plants are our biggest industrial polluter… Read More
Poder latino influye en propuestas de leyes del medio ambiente
June 4, 2015
4 de Junio 2015
Enviado por Adrianna Quintero
Les comparto este comunicado de Latino Decisions gracias a Matt Bar… Read More
Facing budget crisis, Ill. lawmakers decide energy bill can wait
June 4, 2015
Jeffrey Tomich, E&E reporter
Published: Tuesday, June 2, 2015
The Illinois General Assembly will go into overtime th… Read More
Pennsylvania Clean Energy Initiative
June 3, 2015
Pennsylvania Clean Energy Initiative is a coalition of clean energy, business, faith, and community leaders committed to… Read More
Alianza católica por el clima
June 3, 2015
Andrea Acosta, El PregoneroWednesday, June 03, 2015 4:28 PM
La encíclica del Papa Francisco sobre el medioambient… Read More
Latino Voters Key Factor in Success of Environmental Ballot Initiatives
June 3, 2015
A groundbreaking study released today finds evidence that Latinos’ stated concerns for the environment and protect… Read More
Hablando de Nuestra Madre
June 2, 2015
April and May passed celebrating Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Mother’s Day.
With those connections in mind, I’d… Read More
Voces Verdes Monthly Boletin
June 1, 2015
Voces Verdes Boletín MAY - 2015
Greetings friends, We are excited to present the second edition of… Read More
La Norma de Agua Limpia protege los arroyos y humedales críticos para la salud pública, las comunidades y la economía
May 29, 2015
CONTACTO EN ESPAÑOL:
En español: Lina Younes
younes.lina@epa.gov
(202) 564-9924
EN INGLÉS:
R… Read More
Razones por las que necesitamos el reglamento sobre agua limpia
May 29, 2015
Por Gina McCarthy y Jo-Ellen Darcy
Nota del editor: Este blog se publicó originalmente en la Agencia d… Read More
GreenLatinos Supports EPA Clean Water Final Rulemaking: Protects Latino Family Health
May 28, 2015
Contact: Mark Magaña, MarkMagana@GreenLatinos.org, (202) 230-2070
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2015) &mdas… Read More
UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta's story to be featured at Smithsonian
May 27, 2015
The accolades keep coming for Bakersfield resident Dolores Huerta, a pillar of the agricultural labor movement of the 19… Read More
Onda ecológica latina
May 26, 2015
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 5:23 PM
La protección del medioambiente se ubica -en las encuestas- entre los asuntos m&aac… Read More
SEIA Launches Spanish-Language Section On Website
May 22, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
In an effort to expand awareness of the importance of diversity in the workplace – as w… Read More
Colorado Latinos Urge Action on Clean Power
May 21, 2015
DENVER - Colorado clean-air advocates gathered in the nation's capital this week to urge Congress, the Environmental Pro… Read More
Obama Recasts Climate Change as a Peril With Far-Reaching Effects
May 21, 2015
NEW LONDON, Conn. — President Obama used a commencement address on Wednesday at the Coast Guard Academy… Read More
Study: Clean Energy Employment Booming, Creates a More Diverse Workforce and Higher Quality Jobs
May 20, 2015
DBL Investors has published this policy brief highlighting the economic benefits of the clean energy sector and the empl… Read More
Climate change negatively affects the Latino community
May 19, 2015
J.J. Hernández and his father sit out front of their home in southern Tucson and enjoy the cool February weather… Read More
Chuck Rocha Speaks at US Capitol about Conservation | Solidarity Strategies
May 19, 2015
Brothers and Sisters,
Solidarity Strategies was very proud to have participated this past Wednesday at the US Capitol in… Read More
NRDC "SNEEZING AND WHEEZING" REPORT SPOTLIGHTS CLIMATE CHANGE LINKS TO ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES
May 13, 2015
NRDC "Sneezing and Wheezing" Report Spotlights Climate Change Links to Asthma and Allergies
Double-whammy health threat… Read More
The Monthly Voces Verdes Boletin
May 7, 2015
Greetings friends,
We are pleased to present our monthly email newsletter, The Voces Verdes Boletín, cr… Read More
Washington Times Touts Industry Allies To Deny Black And Hispanic Support For Climate Action
May 6, 2015
The Washington Times relied on statements from fossil fuel allies and a coal industry poll to allege that blac… Read More
Homeowners Who Invest in Energy Efficiency: The Demographics
May 1, 2015
Who are the homeowners who invest in energy efficiency, based on their demographics?
It’s likely not something you… Read More
Let's Hangout (online) next Wed., April 29 @ 2:30pm ET!
April 24, 2015
Join @VocesVerdes to chat "Earth Month, Energy and Business" next Wednesday, April 29 at 2:30pm ET.
Tune into the live s… Read More
An Earth Day Call by Latino Organizations for Climate Action at Paris Conference
April 22, 2015
Grounded in a strong culture of conservation, Latinos in the United States routinely poll as the biggest supporters of g… Read More
TODAY: Twitter Town Hall with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy
April 22, 2015
Please join Voces Verdes, EDF, LULAC, and others today at 3:30pm ET for a Twitter Town Hall with EPA Administrator Gina… Read More
REPORT: EPA carbon rule would boost jobs economywide
April 21, 2015
U.S. EPA's proposed plan to regulate carbon emissions from power plants would result in an increase in jobs economywide… Read More
EPA Publishes 20th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
April 17, 2015
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 20th Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions… Read More
Op Ed: Pam Rivera - Florida must move away from fossil-fueled power plants
April 8, 2015
If there's something we know in Florida, it's that protecting our state's natural resources is a no-brainer.
In many way… Read More
EVENT: Climate Change Forum in Virginia featuring Governor Terry McAuliffe
April 7, 2015
The New Republic in partnership with the William and Mary Environmental Science and Policy Program will host a climate c… Read More
Reflections from two of our Voces Verdes leaders
April 3, 2015
On the heels of Women's History Month, two of our very own Voces Verdes leaders share their personal stories and reflect… Read More
CNN en Español: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on Latinos and climate action
April 2, 2015
Please check out the Administrator's interview with CNN en Español, HERE.
EPA Administrator McCarthy once again h… Read More
EVENT: House Natural Resources Committee Democrats and Ranking Member Grijalva to Hold Forum on Environmental Justice in Los Angeles April 8
April 1, 2015
cWashington, D.C. – Democratic members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources will host a public Forum o… Read More
LETTER: National Latino Leaders Applaud the U.S. Commitment to Strengthen Climate Action
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr… Read More
STATEMENT: Adrianna Quintero, Voces Verdes Executive Director, on U.S. Commitment to Climate Action
March 31, 2015
Contact: Analisa Freitas, afreitas@nrdc.org; 202.717.8235; Denise Lopez, denise.lopez@deweysquare.com
U.S. Com… Read More
STATEMENT: Adrianna Quintero on Mexico's commitment to cut carbon pollution
March 27, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (March 27, 2015) - Mexico announced today its pledge to cap greenhouse gas emissions by 2026 and reduce th… Read More
Commentary: Green jobs are growing, but politics get in the way
March 26, 2015
The technology to produce solar and wind energy keeps getting better and cheaper, electric cars are more practical and m… Read More
CALL TO ACTION: Demand an immediate investigation into climate censorship in Florida
March 26, 2015
Latino Group Urges Immediate Investigation of Gov. Rick Scott’s Climate Censorship in Florida
Statement from Artur… Read More
Why solar is booming in Latin America
March 19, 2015
Solar power has been seeing dramatic growth in many countries across the world. In Latin America, however, the grow… Read More
Renewables & Business: New Rays of Light from Latino Leaders
March 18, 2015
"Climate change touches us all. Climate change affects the water we drink, the food we eat, the air we breathe and our o… Read More
The melting of Antarctica was already really bad. It just got worse.
March 16, 2015
By Chris Mooney
A hundred years from now, humans may remember 2014 as the year that we first learned that we may ha… Read More
Hispanics Lead U.S. Catholics on Climate Change
March 13, 2015
“A Christian who does not protect creation, who does not let it grow, is a Christian who does not care about the w… Read More
Moms Matter in our Fight Against Climate Change / Las mamas son importantes en nuestra lucha en contra del cambio climatico
March 12, 2015
Authors: Gina McCarthy, Lisa Hoyos, Harriet Shugarman, Kuae Mattox, y Dominque Browning
Our children mean the world to u… Read More
Commentary: Linda Escalante - Hay que decir no a las bolsas de plastico
March 11, 2015
La ley SB270, que desde el 1 de julio de 2015 hubiese prohibido las bolsas plásticas livianas en los supermercado… Read More
Forgotten Latinos from the past teach environmental lessons for the present
March 10, 2015
A new book reveals the lessons anonymous Hispanic pioneers can teach us about caring for the environment.
"On the Edge o… Read More
Commentary: Protecting Our Environment Is a Matter of Life or Death
March 9, 2015
BY RANDY ERTLL
Latino families are an important part of California's economy, contributing to our social growth and vita… Read More
Olga Torres: Fight climate change; boost the Virginia economy
March 4, 2015
Ask Virginians to rank their highest priorities, and “jobs” will always be at or near the top of the list.
A… Read More
ADRIANNA QUINTERO: Los latinos y el oleoducto Keystone
March 3, 2015
Esta semana, un gran número de organizaciones defensoras de los latinos y del medio ambiente le enviaron su agrad… Read More
KXL Veto Thank You Letter to President Obama
March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
De… Read More
Hispanics more likely than whites to say global warming is caused by humans
February 27, 2015
BY JENS MANUEL KROGSTAD
Hispanics are significantly more likely than whites to say the Earth is warming because of human… Read More
EPA to investigate North Carolina for civil rights violations
February 26, 2015
BY BRIAN BIENKOWSKI
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has accepted a civil rights complaint filed against the Nor… Read More
Latinos Face Barriers To Getting Outdoors
February 25, 2015
This Thursday, the University of Wyoming Haub School will host a talk by Jose Gonzalez, founder of the national group, &… Read More
Statement by Adrianna Quintero on Veto of Keystone XL Pipeline
February 24, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Patricia San Pedro - pat@sanpedroproductions.com
Veto of Keystone XL Pipeline
** In… Read More
New York City Could See Up To Six Feet Of Sea Level Rise This Century: Report
February 19, 2015
BY JAMES GERKIN
Climate change is already impacting New York City with rising temperatures and sea levels, which will on… Read More
Latinos Choose the West for Environment, Fight for Protection Because of Passion
February 13, 2015
For many, economic opportunities like employment or cost of living can have significant bearing on where we choose to li… Read More
Climate Is Big Issue for Hispanics, and Personal
February 10, 2015
WASHINGTON — Alfredo Padilla grew up in Texas as a migrant farmworker who followed the harvest with his parents to… Read More
Thurs., Feb 12 (DC) - Join GreenLatinos & the Latino Conservation Alliance for Reception Honoring Rep. Grijalva
February 9, 2015
This week, Voce Verdes is excited to support GreenLatinos and the Latino Conservation Alliance's Leaders Reception in Wa… Read More
Undersea Volcanoes May Be Impacting Climate Change
February 6, 2015
A new study claims that volcanic eruptions along the ocean floor mayimpact earth’s climate cycle and that pre… Read More
Youth Rally For Cleaner Air
February 5, 2015
BY ADENIKE ADEYEYE
On Monday, I traveled to Sacramento to testify at a public hearing on EPA’s proposed update to… Read More
Americans vs scientists: data shows disagreement on climate change and GM food
February 4, 2015
BY ZACHARY DAVIES BOREN
Climate change and genetically modified (GM) food are the two things on which Americans and Amer… Read More
Obama Budget Would Pour Funds Into Climate, Renewable Energy
February 3, 2015
BY AMY HARDER
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama ’s fiscal 2016 budget plan would pour billions of… Read More
Analisa Freitas's Blog - Celebrating 5 years of #VocesVerdes!
February 2, 2015
This past December marked Voces Verdes' five-year anniversary and we could not be more thankful to all of our Partner Or… Read More
VOCES VERDES SUPPORTS NEW REPORT ON IMPACTS OF EXTREME HEAT IN THE MIDWEST
January 23, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Denise Lopez
Phone: 202-879-5585
Email: denise.lopez@deweys… Read More
Conservation and the Environment: Priorities for Latinos in 2015
January 23, 2015
A couple of days before the New Year, I was asked to comment on the one big issue that I thought was important for… Read More
US Senate refuses to accept humanity's role in global climate change, again
January 22, 2015
It is nearly 27 years now since a Nasa scientist testified before the US Senate that the agency was 99% certai… Read More
Adrianna Quintero: Rising Above the Noise on Climate
January 20, 2015
Today, President Obama will deliver his 6th State of the Union Address. Anyone who follows politics knows that the SOTU… Read More
Climate Gets a Seat: Scientist and clean air advocate Nicole Hernandez Hammer will be a guest at tonight's State of the Union.
January 20, 2015
First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome a wounded warrior, an Ebola doctor, a police officer, and even an astronaut to he… Read More
2014 officially the hottest year on record, US government scientists say
January 16, 2015
The numbers are in. The year 2014 – after shattering temperature records that had stood for hundreds of years acro… Read More
Fracking and Latinos in California Video
January 14, 2015
This article is about Fracking and Latinos in California Video… Read More
EPA Set to Regulate Oil and Gas Methane Emissions
January 14, 2015
WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced the first-ever national standards to cut met… Read More
VOCES 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
January 12, 2015
Hello everyone,
At Voces, partnerships like the ones we share with you, are deeply valued and fundamental to building a… Read More
For States That Don’t File Carbon-Cutting Plans, E.P.A. Will Impose ‘Model Rule’
January 9, 2015
BY CORAL DAVENPORT
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency will force states to comply with a f… Read More
Leave fossil fuels buried to prevent climate change, study urges
January 8, 2015
BY DAMIAN CARRINGTON
Vast amounts of oil in the Middle East, coal in the US, Australia and China and many other fossil f… Read More
New chief named for Everglades, Dry Tortugas national parks
January 8, 2015
The National Park Service named a new superintendent for Everglades National Park Wednesday, sticking with a local well-… Read More
White House threatens Keystone veto
January 6, 2015
The White House vowed on Tuesday that President Obama would veto legislation that approves construction of the Keystone… Read More
EPA: insecticide a risk for workers, drinking water
January 6, 2015
The pesticide chlorpyrifos does pose some health and safety risks to workers who mix, load and apply… Read More
Blog: New Year, Old Challenges... For Climate Change
January 5, 2015
BY GHISLAINE MAXWELL
It is the New Year -- what does it hold for the climate change debate?
When the … Read More
E.P.A. Issues Rules on Disposal of Coal Ash to Protect Water Supply
December 22, 2014
BY EMMARIE HUETTEMAN
WASHINGTON — TheEnvironmental Protection Agency on Friday announced the first feder… Read More
Op-Ed Adrianna Quintero: Latin America Must Continue Its Leadership Past COP-20
December 19, 2014
Delegates from nearly 200 countries gathered in early December to hammer out an agreement on climate change policy at th… Read More
NRDC: World Must Translate Lima Progress to Ambitious Climate Actions
December 15, 2014
PARA DIFUSION INMEDIATA
Contacto: Jake Thompson, jthompson@nrdc.org, (202) 289-2387; o Elizabeth He… Read More
Op-Ed Fmr. Gov. Richardson: Clean Power Plan a Win All-Around
December 10, 2014
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first-ever limits on the nation's biggest… Read More
La cumbre del clima pone su esperanza en China y EEUU
December 8, 2014
No será la primera vez que escuche que el cambio climático hace tiempo que dejó de ser un… Read More
Not business as usual: 200 firms back EPA climate regs
December 5, 2014
BY DOYLE RICE
More than 200 U.S. companies came together Tuesday to support a major reduction in carbon pollution from p… Read More
U.N. climate change talks heat up in Lima
December 3, 2014
LIMA, Peru (AP) — With 2014 on track to become the warmest year on record and time running short, more than 190 na… Read More
Why do black and Latino Americans support climate action so much more than whites?
December 2, 2014
This Monday in Lima, Peru, the next stage of international climate negotiations opens, buoyed by recent pledges by the U… Read More
Obama Builds Environmental Legacy With 1970 Law
December 1, 2014
WASHINGTON — President Obama could leave office with the most aggressive, far-reaching environmental leg… Read More
Op-ed: U.S. EPA: We need tougher ozone standards
November 26, 2014
For 44 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defended the American people's right to breathe clean a… Read More
Voces Praises New Proposed Limits on Ozone; Supports Health Protective Standard
November 26, 2014
WASHINGTON (November 26, 2014) - Today's announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency to set stricter limits on g… Read More
EPA Postpones Setting Standards for Biofuel Blends
November 24, 2014
BY DIANE CARDWELL
The Environmental Protection Agency quietly announced on Friday that, after much delay, it h… Read More
Statement by Voces Verdes Founder Adrianna Quintero on Raul Grijalva's election as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources
November 21, 2014
"Voces applauds Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), on his election as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Nat… Read More
CO2 emissions must be zero by 2070 to prevent climate disaster, UN says
November 19, 2014
The world must cut CO2 emissions to zero by 2070 at the latest to keep global warming below dangerous levels and prevent… Read More
The Hip-Hop Battle on Fracking and Climate Change
November 18, 2014
Common's newest track began with a conversation about water pollution. &n… Read More
U.S. to Give $3 Billion to Climate Fund to Help Poor Nations, and Spur Rich Ones
November 17, 2014
WASHINGTON — President Obama announced on Saturday that the United States will contribute $3 billion to… Read More
US and China reach historic climate change deal, vow to cut emissions
November 12, 2014
Beijing (CNN) -- In a historic climate change deal, U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping announc… Read More
Ocean Dead Zones Are Getting Worse Globally Due to Climate Change
November 12, 2014
Nearly all ocean dead zones will increase by the end of the century because of climate change, according to a… Read More
Latin America Green News: Chile releases climate change mitigation scenarios, energy reform regulations announced in Mexico, concerns aired over Don Diego mining project
November 10, 2014
November 1st – November 6th, 2014
Climate Change
In Venezuela this week, representatives from more than… Read More
Wait, who says people of color don't care about the climate?
November 4, 2014
Black and Latino voters don’t care about climate change. Or, that’s what two new studies would have you beli… Read More
Effects of climate change 'irreversible,' U.N. panel warns in report
November 3, 2014
BY JOBY WARRICK & CHRIS MOONEY
The Earth is locked on an “irreversible” course of climatic disruption fr… Read More
Environmental Issues Will Affect Latino Voting Behavior in this Election
November 1, 2014
BY ADRIAN PANTOJA
A common stereotype about the Latino electorate is that environmental issues are ranked lower to more… Read More
38 federal agencies reveal their vulnerabilities to climate change — and what they’re doing about it
October 31, 2014
BY CHRIS MOONEY
The Obama administration on Friday plans to publish a small library's worth of clima… Read More
U.N. panel warns of 'irreversible' climate extremes
October 29, 2014
The United Nations' leading panel on climate change is preparing to warn of "severe, pervasive and irreversible" weather… Read More
A Florida city voted to split the state in two because of concerns over climate change
October 22, 2014
The South Miami City Commission voted 3 to 2 for Florida’s 23 southern counties to secede and form a new… Read More
Statement by Voces Verdes Founder Adrianna Quintero on President Obama Designating the San Gabriel Mountains a National Monument
October 20, 2014
“President Obama’s declaration earlier this month to authorize portions of the San Gabriel Mountains in sout… Read More
Adrianna Quintero, other enviro leaders to speak at Commonwealth Club of California next Tuesday, Oct. 21
October 16, 2014
Most people don't automatically label Latinos as environmentalists. A deeper look at family, home and community values r… Read More
U.S. and Mexico Unifies to Clean Up Tijuana River
October 15, 2014
Dozens of volunteers turned out this weekend for a binational event aimed at cleaning up the Tijuana River Valley betwee… Read More
New National Monument Demonstrates Latino Priorities Extend Beyond Immigration
October 10, 2014
Los Angeles Latinos applauded news that President Barack Obama will protect the San Gabriel Mountains as the n… Read More
Study: Climate change will cause frequent flooding of coastal cities
October 8, 2014
If global warming continues at its current pace, higher sea levels will wreak havoc on coastal communities, flooding pop… Read More
VOCES LEADERS FOR CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT OF THE WEEK
October 7, 2014
From California’s San Gabriel Mountains to the sustainable eco-friendly city streets of Chicago, our VOCES leaders… Read More
So Tell Me About the March
October 7, 2014
BY: RICARDO WILLIAMS
Overwhelming. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think about the People's Climat… Read More
The Living Desert celebrates state Desert Protection Act
October 6, 2014
BY DAVE NYCZEPIR
Hispanic youth flocked Saturday to The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert to celebrate… Read More
A New Shade of Green; The Anthropocene, Climate Change and Latinos
October 3, 2014
"Climate change is a defining issue of our time and there is no time to lose. There is no Plan B because we do not have… Read More
Week of Latino Support for Climate Action
October 1, 2014
BY FERNANDO CAZARES
The past week and a half has been an exciting whirlwind of Latino engagement in support of cli… Read More
LVEJO Joins the Peoples Climate March
September 29, 2014
After twenty hours on a charter bus our group of six LVEJO member arrived in Manhattan excited to march in the historic… Read More
Nobel Laureate Mario Molina: Denying Climate Change 'Outrageous', 'Hugely Irrational'
September 26, 2014
BY JAVIER SIERRA
Out of the thousands of signs carried by the 400,000 participants in the People´s Climate March i… Read More
Voces Verdes Announces 2014 Green Leadership Recipient
September 25, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Denise M Lopez, 559-393-3398
Denise.Lopez@deweysquare.com
Cristina Foods, In… Read More
L.A., Houston, Philadelphia mayors vow more action on climate change
September 24, 2014
Mayors of three of the nation’s largest cities are pledging to take more action against climate change by implemen… Read More
Latin American Leaders Contribute at the UN Climate Summit
September 23, 2014
BY AMANDA MAXWELL
Leaders from 125 countries at the UN Climate Summit in New York City – along wit… Read More
Taking a Call for Climate Change to the Streets
September 22, 2014
Legions of demonstrators frustrated by international inaction on global warming descended on New York City on Sunday, ma… Read More
Study: Immigration Not Sole Issue For Latinos; Environment Matters
September 19, 2014
RICHMOND, Va. - While some might assume immigration dominates the concerns of Virginia Latino voters, a new report shows… Read More
Voces Verdes Applauds Announcement of New NRDC President
September 18, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Pamela Rivera, 202-289-2394, privera@nrdc.org
Washington, DC - September 17, 2014 &… Read More
Green Latinos: Will environmental worries dispel idea of one-issue voters?
September 17, 2014
BY HAYA EL NASSER
A recent poll of Florida voters showed that Latinos are more concerned about the effects of climate ch… Read More
Voces Highlights Nationwide Coalition of Hispanic Leaders for the Environment
September 16, 2014
Today, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month 2014, Voces Verdes kicked off a month long social media campaign to highlight… Read More
Americas Latino Eco-Festival Aims For Action On Environment
September 15, 2014
BY KRISTINA PUGA
For Irene Vilar, founder of the of the Americas Latino Eco-Festival taking place over th… Read More
Many Cities Are Preparing For Climate Change, They Just Won't Say So
September 10, 2014
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — With climate change still a political minefield across the nation despite the strong sci… Read More
Former Energy Secretary and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson - We Must Tackle Climate Change Now!
September 9, 2014
Bill Richardson is a former governor of New Mexico who also has served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and as U… Read More
Bristol Bay to EPA: Stop the Pebble Mine Now
September 9, 2014
BY JOEL REYNOLDS
This week we're running a series of ads in Washington, D.C., urging the Obama administration to stop th… Read More
America's Coal-Fired Divide
September 8, 2014
When Oregon state officials last month denied a key permit to a huge proposed facility for exporting coal to Asia, they… Read More
EPA takes step toward regulating plane emissions
September 5, 2014
New greenhouse gas emission regulations for planes may be getting ready for take-off.
The Environmental Protection… Read More
Now Is the Time to Act on Climate Change
September 4, 2014
BY BAN KI-MOON
Climate change has been one of my top priorities since the day I took office in 2007. I said then t… Read More
Polar vortex visits to U.S. linked to climate change
September 2, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Remember the polar vortex, the huge mass of Arctic air that can plunge much of the U.S. into the… Read More
U.N. Draft Report Lists Unchecked Emissions Risks
August 28, 2014
BY JUSTIN GILLIS
Runaway growth in the emission of greenhouse gases is swamping all political efforts to deal with the p… Read More
Obama seeks to bypass Congress for U.N. climate change deal: report
August 27, 2014
The Obama administration is looking to reach “a sweeping internationalclimate change agreement&rdqu… Read More
Verizon to boost solar by $40M, almost doubling its clean energy
August 25, 2014
Verizon announced today that it will invest nearly $40 million to expand the on-site green energy program that it l… Read More
New Report Shows Overwhelming Latino Support for Conservation, Underscores Potential Impact on Mid-term Elections in Western States
August 21, 2014
WASHINGTON – Today, Latino Decisions and Hispanic Access Foundation released a new research brief — ana… Read More
Latinos join EPA in taking a stand against bad air days
August 18, 2014
BY GINA MCCARTHY AND MARIA CARDONA
Summer heat hasn't begun to wane, and neither have those familiar "bad air day" warni… Read More
Latino groups flex muscle on EPA water reg
August 13, 2014
Latino groups are rallying behind the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Waters of the United States regul… Read More
Profile of Voces Business Leaders Trailblazing in Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Economy
August 12, 2014
This past June, the Environmental Protection Agency released its Clean Power Plan, a set of proposed guidelines and stat… Read More
Study: Keystone pipeline could be worse than previously thought
August 11, 2014
BY ADAM HOWARD
The controversial Keystone XL pipeline could produce four times the amount of greenhouse gas emissi… Read More
Recent Clean Water Protection rule great news for Colorado
August 8, 2014
BY DR. PATY ROMERO-LANKAO
Every summer my family and I head out to take in the great outdoors. We put our troubles… Read More
California debates new regulations for diminishing groundwater amid historic drought
August 7, 2014
BY REID WILSON
With a historic drought parching the state, California lawmakers are moving this week to begin rationing… Read More
Solar Power on the Rise: Rooftop Solar, Large-Scale PV, CSP, and the Solar Revolution
August 7, 2014
BY JOHN ROGERS
Shining. Soaring. Skyrocketing. Solar is so exciting, we’re running out of adjectives.
The what, th… Read More
WH: Climate change fuels intense fire seasons
August 6, 2014
BY LAURA BARRON-LOPEZ
As California declared a state of emergency this week over growing wildfires, the White House play… Read More
World's top PR companies rule out working with climate deniers
August 5, 2014
BY SUZANNE GOLDENBERG and NISHAD KARIM
Some of the world’s top PR companies have for the first time publicly ruled… Read More
The Empty Aquarium: the Sea of Cortez is running out of fish
August 1, 2014
The Sea of Cortez is one of the most lush, bio-diverse seas on this planet.
Or at least it should be.
Located in between… Read More
California: Brown follows up Mexico climate pact with another on energy
July 31, 2014
BY DEBRA KAHN
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed an agreement yesterday with Mexico to promote renewable energy, biofuel… Read More
Delaying Climate Policies Could Cost U.S. Economy $150 Billion Each Year, Report Shows
July 29, 2014
BY EMILY ATKIN
The White House’s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) released a sweeping report Tuesday on the mone… Read More
Latino Conservation Action Week Launches, Highlights Latinos Dedication to Protecting Our Environment
July 28, 2014
The inaugural Latino Conservation Action Week kicks off as Latinos demonstrate their passion for protecting ou… Read More
Study Gives Hope of Adaptation to Climate Change
July 25, 2014
As we pour heat-trapping gases into the air, we’re running an experiment. We’re going to see what a rapidly… Read More
States Against E.P.A. Rule on Carbon Pollution Would Gain, Study Finds
July 24, 2014
BY CORAL DAVENPORT
WASHINGTON — Gov. Rick Perry of Texas and Senator James M. Inhofe of Oklaho… Read More
Climate change is far from the only cause of a rapid rise in disasters
July 21, 2014
A recent World Meteorological Organisation report described the frightening increase in weather and climate re… Read More
Florida Scientists Press Governor On Climate Change
July 18, 2014
BY MARY ELLEN KLAS
In an effort to push Gov. Rick Scott into the debate on climate change, 10 prominent scientists from… Read More
Obama announces funds to prepare country for climate change
July 16, 2014
In his ongoing effort to combat climate change through executive authority, President Obama announced Wednesday a s… Read More
Lake Mead Water Levels Drop to Their Lowest Since the 1930s
July 15, 2014
The historic drought gripping the southwestern U.S. will push Nevada's Lake Mead this week to its lowest level since the… Read More
Winning the 2014 Latino Vote May Take Politicians 'Going Green' with Platforms
July 9, 2014
Recent polls have shown that Latinos strongly favor green policies that focus on green energy, environmental conservatio… Read More
Game On: Raise Your Voice In Support of the EPA
July 2, 2014
This summer marks a landmark in the battle against climate change.
From now until October 12th, the EPA (Environmental P… Read More
EPA Gina McCarthy calls for all hands on deck in climate fight
July 1, 2014
BY NED RESNIKOFF
Over the past few months, federal policy has taken a small but significant step forward in the battle t… Read More
We Visited Jacques Cousteau's Grandson at the Bottom of the Ocean
June 30, 2014
By MICHELLE NASH AND MIGUEL ENDARA
Fusion had a rare opportunity to travel 63 feet below the surface of the ocean to vis… Read More
Climate Change Impact on the Latino Community
June 26, 2014
Voces Verdes and the Environmental Protection Agency will be hosting a Google + Hangout titled “Climate Chan… Read More
National Latino Leadership Coalition Submits Letter in Support of Clean Power Plan
June 25, 2014
America Verde · America’s Latino Eco Festival · Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Movim… Read More
Spotlight on health: Voces Leaders Working to Protect Our Community from Climate Change
June 24, 2014
Guest blog by Voces Intern Maya Ward - @mayaw27
With climate change affecting our air quality, water resources and food… Read More
Carbon pollution standards welcome, but overdue
June 23, 2014
BY MANNY DIAZ
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the first-ever national carbon pol… Read More
June 20, 2014
Eric Garcetti is the 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles. He was raised in the San Fernando Valley, earned his B.A. and M.A. from… Read More
Latino Community
June 20, 2014
A Google+ Hangout Discussion
With Special Featured Guest Speaker:
Gina McCarthyAdministrator, U.S. EPA
Par… Read More
June 20, 2014
Imagine if we could capture emissions from steel and power plants and turn them into sources for clean fuel rather than… Read More
Obama proposes vast expansion of Pacific Ocean sanctuaries for marine life
June 18, 2014
BY JULIET EILPERIN
President Obama announced Tuesday his intent to make a broad swath of the central Paci… Read More
Hispanics in the Environmental Movement form Coalition to advance Climate Change and Conservation goals
June 17, 2014
CO-AUTHORED BY FERNANDO CÁZARES AND JUAN DECLET-BARRETO
Earlier this month, we got a chance to p… Read More
Nueva encuesta: los hispanos quieren que el gobierno proteja tierras publicas
June 12, 2014
Nueva encuesta confirma que los hispanos, en su gran mayoría, esperan que el Gobierno preserve y proteja las tier… Read More
Poll: Protect Our Public Lands
June 12, 2014
Washington, DC — On June 11, we announced the results of a poll conducted for HECHO in Colorado and New Mexic… Read More
Americans by 2 to 1 Would Pay More to Curb Climate Change
June 11, 2014
By Lisa Lerer
Americans are willing to bear the costs of combating climate change, and most are more likely to support a… Read More
New climate rules are a breath of fresh air
June 3, 2014
By Donna Brazile
The debate on climate change is over.
Scientists are now as certain that climate change is a real, man-… Read More
[VIDEO] Reducirán emisiones contaminantes de plantas energéticas
June 3, 2014
La administración Obama busca reducir en 30% las emisiones de plantas energéticas, lo que protegerí… Read More
NHMA Applauds EPA's New Standards on Carbon Pollution
June 2, 2014
For Immediate ReleaseMonday, June 2nd, 2014
Contact: Nuvia Floresnflores@nhmamd.com(202) 628-5895
Washington, DC &ndash… Read More
Statement: Presente.org on New Carbon Rules
June 2, 2014
June 2, 2014
Following the release today of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed standards to cut carbon… Read More
LVEJO Supports EPA's New Standards on Carbon Pollution
June 2, 2014
For Immediate ReleaseMonday, June 2nd, 2014
Contact: Kim Wasserman(773) 762-6991
Chicago – Today… Read More
Hispanics Support Critical Step to Curb Climate Change
May 30, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Contact: Pamela Rivera, Voces Verdes (202) 289-2394
Hispanic Leaders Express Strong Support… Read More
Business Lobby Tries to Frighten America About Clean Energy, Fails Utterly
May 29, 2014
By Jonathan Chait
Will President Obama’s plan to regulate power plants, due to come out Monday, hurt him and… Read More
EPA notches up new legal wins ahead of climate rules
May 29, 2014
By Erica Martinson
EPA is on a winning streak that it hopes to extend to its most major effort yet: combating climate ch… Read More
Actuar ante el clima: El asma en la comunidad latina
May 28, 2014
Por Gina McCarthy
Previo al mes de conciencia sobre el asma participé en el chat de Twitter #LatinoHealth con la&… Read More
5 Reasons California Latinos Should Care About Clean Fuels
May 22, 2014
By Jorge Madrid
For the first time since becoming a state in 1850, Latinos are the "new majority" in California, represe… Read More
It's time to limit carbon pollution & fight climate change
May 19, 2014
Click this link to tell EPA that you want limits on carbon pollution from power plants now!
The Latino community has spo… Read More
Gobierno de EEUU alista propuesta para reducir emisiones tóxicas
May 19, 2014
La contaminación ambiental afecta, desproporcionadamente, a comunidades y minorías de escasos recursos
Por… Read More
Climate Change Deemed Growing Security Threat by Military Researchers
May 14, 2014
By Coral Davenport
WASHINGTON — The accelerating rate of climate change poses a severe risk to national security a… Read More
Climate Change Threatens Mother Earth
May 12, 2014
This week, the U.S. government presented its third assessment on climate change since the President and the White House… Read More
U.S. Climate Has Already Changed, Study Finds, Citing Heat and Floods
May 7, 2014
The effects of human-induced climate change are being felt in every corner of the United States, scientists reported Tue… Read More
Newest National Climate Assessment Report Includes Major Climate-Related Warnings
May 6, 2014
The 2014 National Climate Assessment report released today comes on the heels of other recent scientific warnings about… Read More
Climate Change Report Offers Sobering Forecast
May 5, 2014
An alarming report on climate change forecasts a grim picture of more powerful storms, increased wildfires and higher te… Read More
For Obama, a renewed focus on climate
May 5, 2014
By Juliet Eilperin
The satellite images viewed by President Obama before a meeting with eight Western governor… Read More
A battle is looming over renewable energy, and fossil fuel interests are losing
April 28, 2014
By Steven Mufson and Tom Hamburger
In state capitals across the country, legislators are debating proposa… Read More
Drought covers 100% of California for first time in 15 years
April 25, 2014
By Jason Wells
A prolonged period of below-average rainfall has put the entire state of California under some level of d… Read More
New map could refocus state's pollution battles
April 25, 2014
After being criticized for assessing environmental hazards only by the state's 1,800 ZIP Codes, Cal/EPA issues scores fo… Read More
Climate changes visible by ZIP code with new online tools
April 23, 2014
By Wendy Koch
With the click of a computer mouse, the potential risks of rising sea levels will soon be searchable &mdas… Read More
Earth Day 2014: Time for Latino Leadership on Climate Change
April 22, 2014
By Jorge Madrid
Today is Earth Day, and for the tens of millions of U.S. Latinos breathing the county’s dirtiest a… Read More
Saving Mother Earth from Climate Change
April 22, 2014
By Adrianna Quintero
As we approach Earth Day and our celebration of Madre Tierra (Mother Earth), most of us can't… Read More
Safeguarding Our Water Supplies
April 18, 2014
By Maite Arce
There is a saying the Southwest: "El agua es vida." Water is life. A proposed new rule from President Obam… Read More
Political Rifts Slow U.S. Effort on Climate Laws
April 15, 2014
By Coral Davenport
WASHINGTON — The United States needs to enact a major climate change law, such as a tax on… Read More
Crist Calls For Change So Sunshine State Won't Lag In Sunshine Energy
April 14, 2014
By Rick Stone
Former Governor Charlie Crist showed up on Thursday at the back door of the state capitol, where he once h… Read More
What the growing Latino community can do for climate politics
April 10, 2014
By Lucia Oliva Hennelly
In 2012 Latinos made up 1 in 10 voters and helped decide the Presidential electio… Read More
Group Says Keystone XL Would Disproportionately Harm Latinos
April 8, 2014
By Emily Atkin
If President Obama gives the green light to the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, Hispanics will be the… Read More
Global hunger is not a game
April 7, 2014
Adrianna Quintero, David Cay Johnston, Michael Levi, Bjorn Lomborg and Ray Offenheiser, discuss the potential global hun… Read More
Univision Communications Inc. Partners with United Nations Foundation to Inform Hispanics About Climate Change and Its Effects
April 7, 2014
Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 02, 2014
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America… Read More
Voces Verdes visits Washington
April 4, 2014
Voces Verdes, a non-partisan coalition of Latino leaders who advocate for sound environmental policy to combat climate c… Read More
From global to local: Urban Heat Islands amplify global climate change impacts for Latinos
April 3, 2014
Guest Blog by Juan Declet-Barreto, PhD, NRDC Climate and Health Fellow, Climate and Clean Air Program
The effects of cli… Read More
Measuring Sprawl 2014
April 3, 2014
Some places in the United States are sprawling out, some places are building in compact and connected ways, and the diff… Read More
Seven Reasons to Get Rid of Your Coal, Oil, and Gas Stocks Now
April 3, 2014
Please view the infographic above and visit DC Divest to ask the District of Columbia government to stop inves… Read More
L.A. poised to OK sweeping overhaul of trash collection
April 2, 2014
By Emily Alpert Reyes
Proponents say that the changes, backed by environmental and labor groups, will keep more garbage… Read More
Panel's Warning on Climate Risk: Worst Is Yet to Come
March 31, 2014
By Justin Gillis
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Climate change is already having sweeping effects on every continent and t… Read More
For Latinos, Climate Change is a Priority
March 31, 2014
By Maria Cardona
In recent years, Latinos have seen firsthand how climate change and natural disasters have intensified… Read More
NRDC Analysis: More Solutions, Cheaper and Cleaner Ways to Cut Carbon Pollution Under EPA Power Plant Standards
March 20, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contact: Jake Thompson, jthompson@nrdc.org, 202-289-2387, or Elizabeth Heyd, eheyd… Read More
Scientists Sound Alarm on Climate
March 18, 2014
Early in his career, a scientist named Mario J. Molina was pulled into seemingly obscure research about strang… Read More
Democrats Clock All-Nighter with Climate Talk
March 12, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators clocked an all-nighter, working in shifts into Tuesday morning to warn… Read More
Carbon Capture and Storage Can Help Power Plants Reduce Carbon Pollution
March 12, 2014
NRDC: But destructive bill would stop the climate-improving technology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contact: El… Read More
Senate Dems stage climate all-nighter
March 10, 2014
At least 28 Senate Democrats are pulling an all-nighter on Monday to wake up "stubborn" climate change deniers in C… Read More
From Farms to Solar Farms: Women Are Leading the Fight on Climate Change
March 10, 2014
By Adrianna Quintero
On March 8th, we celebrate International Women's Day, so it's only fitting to also celebrate some… Read More
Harry Reid: 'Climate Change Is The Worst Problem Facing The World Today'
March 7, 2014
WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday that climate change is a really big deal -- the biggest, i… Read More
Tim Cook to Climate Change Deniers: Get Out of Apple Stock
March 3, 2014
By Chris Taylor
Apple CEO Tim Cook has not been known for taking a strong stand on, well, just about anyt… Read More
Georgia Power Changes Its Position On Solar Bill Read
February 28, 2014
By Beth Bond of Southeast Green
Georgia House Bill 874 (HB874), which is intended to clarify a gray area in current… Read More
'Green Latinos' Discussion Explores How Climate Change Impacts and Motivates Latino Communities
February 28, 2014
On February 7th, Voces Verdes Founder and NRDC Senior Attorney Adrianna Quintero joined a panel of speakers for a conver… Read More
EPA Proposes New Safety Measures to Protect Farm Workers from Pesticide Exposure
February 20, 2014
Release Date: 02/20/2014Contact Information: Cathy Milbourn, Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov, 202-564-7849, 202-564-4355; CONTACT… Read More
EPA Carbon Pollution Limits for New Power Plants Workable, Popular and Would Address Climate Change
February 6, 2014
For Immediate Release Contact- Pamela Rivera, 202-289-2394, privera@nrdc.org
WASHINGTON (February 6, 2014) &ndash… Read More
Why Do Latinos Support Action on Climate Change?
January 31, 2014
By Marcelo Norsworthy
Your abuela or your friend’s abuela may not mention “carbon pollution” or &ldquo… Read More
Don't Ignore Our Strong Interest in Fighting Climate Change
January 30, 2014
By Fernando Cazares
To say that Hispanics care about the safety of the water they drink, the quality of air they breathe… Read More
Most Latinos want government action on climate change, poll finds
January 29, 2014
By Tony Barboza
Latinos overwhelmingly favor government action to fight climate change, voicing a level of support … Read More
President Obama Calls for Action on Climate, Clean Energy
January 28, 2014
President Obama Calls for Action on Climate, Clean Energy Latinos also want to be able to tell their children “Yes… Read More
Voces Verdes Carbon Letter Sent to the EPA, 1/28/2014
January 28, 2014
January 28, 2014
Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0495
Dear Administrator McCarthy and EPA staff,
As members and lead… Read More
Yes, we care! Latinos want climate action.
January 23, 2014
A new poll out today shows that Latinos are particularly strong in their views on the need for action on climate change… Read More
Signs of Success in Cutting Carbon From the Power Sector
January 10, 2014
By Vicki Arroyo
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency is publishing proposed rules to reduce carbon pollution… Read More
Climate Change Must Be A Priority In 2014
January 10, 2014
By Hilda Solis
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of family trips to the San Gabriel Mountains for hiking, picni… Read More
White House: It May Be Cold, But Climate Change Is Real
January 9, 2014
By Andrew Perez
The Obama administration responded Wednesday to conservatives who say the historic cold snap affecting… Read More
EPA To Publish Rules For New Power Plants After Delay
January 8, 2014
By Kate Sheppard
WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency will finally publish notice of new proposed rules li… Read More
The Clean Energy Economy in Three Charts
January 7, 2014
By Dan Utech
Over the last five years, American inventors and investors have delivered significant progress in developi… Read More
Usar Energía Verde es una Victoria para Empresas Latinas
December 24, 2013
Por Javier Palomarez
Un estudio de 2011 titulado Informe de Negocios Hispanos, proyectó que las empresas de propi… Read More
Nuestra mamá tierra
December 19, 2013
Por Hilda Solís
Sabemos que la contaminación global del carbono está causando que el clima ca… Read More
Secretary Jewell, Latinos must work together for the future of western lands
December 18, 2013
By Rod Torrez
"The way we deal with challenges is to work collectively."
- Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, December… Read More
Oceans Storing More Carbon than Previously Thought
December 17, 2013
By Brian Kahn
Oceans cover about 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, and act as an important carbon sink. How… Read More
Growing Climate Change: The Farm Bill as Comprehensive Climate Change Policy
December 16, 2013
By Laurie Ristino and Allison Gabala
The Farm Bill is the United States’ primary food and agriculture legisl… Read More
New Report On Yellowstone Finds Park Has A Fever And The Only Prescription Is Less Carbon Pollution
December 13, 2013
By Joanna M. Foster
Yellowstone National Park was not only the U.S.’s first national park, it was the world&rsquo… Read More
Investors warned of climate risks to high-carbon assets
December 11, 2013
Intro
Asset owners have had fair warning that the investment landscape around the world is seriously threatened by clima… Read More
The Clogged Carbon Sink: U.S. Public Lands Are the Source of 4.5 Times More Carbon Pollution Than They Can Absorb
December 6, 2013
By Jessica Goad and Matt Lee-Ashley
Spanning more than one-fifth of the U.S. landmass, America… Read More
Major U.S. companies disclose internal prices on carbon, cite risk from climate change and extreme weather, business opportunities
December 6, 2013
Washington, DC (Dec. 5) -- Twenty-nine major publicly traded companies based in or operating in the U.S. disclosed an in… Read More
PRESS RELEASE: NRDC power plant proposal cuts carbon pollution at low cost with major benefits
December 6, 2013
Press contact: Elizabeth Heyd, 202-289-2424, eheyd@nrdc.org or Jay Branegan, 202-513-6263, jbranegan@nrdc.org If yo… Read More
Obama to tell Feds to boost renewable electricity
December 5, 2013
By Matthew Daly
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is ordering the federal government to nearly triple to 2… Read More
Progress in Communities: EPA's Enduring Commitment
December 3, 2013
By Gina McCarthy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency owes its existence to people like you. More than four decades… Read More
The Truth About Climate Change
December 2, 2013
By Maria Cardona
The earth has a powerful way of reminding us who is in charge. In the past month, our Mother Earth has… Read More
Latinos Ready to Battle Climate Change, But EPA Must Include Them in the Fight
November 27, 2013
By Lucía Oliva Hennelly
Earlier this month, I presented comments to the Environmental Protection Agency as part… Read More
Weight of climate change as the safety net unravels
November 26, 2013
By Sister Simone Campbell and Adrianna Quintero
As we watch with horror the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the… Read More
Engaging Minorities in Our Nation's Energy Future
November 25, 2013
By Rep. Ben Ray Luján
I recently had the honor of participating in a congressional forum highlighting the M… Read More
Americans Are Convinced Climate Change Is Connected To Stronger Storms, Poll Says
November 22, 2013
By Emily Swanson
Most Americans think climate change, and more frequent and severe natural disasters are linked, accord… Read More
Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to scientist who discovered danger of chlorofluorocarbons
November 21, 2013
President Barack Obama awarded 16 high-achieving individuals the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Wednesday in… Read More
2013 CNN Hero of the Year Awarded For River Cleanup Initiative
November 20, 2013
Chad Pregracke of Illinois was one of ten recipients of the 2013 CNN Hero of the Year awards for his dedication in clean… Read More
Festival celebrates Latino efforts for diversity, sustainable future
November 16, 2013
By Quentin Young
Think of the idealized image of the conservationist, the John Muir type exploring mountaintops in… Read More
A new shade of green
November 15, 2013
Americas Latino Festival seeks to position Latinos as environmental leaders
By David Accomazzo
"Conservation movements… Read More
The Tragic Toll of Extreme Weather
November 14, 2013
By Adrianna Quintero
This weekend, Typhoon Haiyan, possibly the strongest tropical cyclone to reach land in recorded hi… Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Whitehouse to Deliver 50th Weekly Climate Change Speech
November 13, 2013
Washington, DC – For over a year, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has been going to the Senate floor on a w… Read More
California on course for driest year on record
November 13, 2013
By Peter Fimrite
Thirsty California may get a smidgen of rain this coming week, but it is not likely to change wha… Read More
The Resilient People of Miami Tackle Climate Change
November 12, 2013
By Francine Madera
I know from experience that Miami is ready and capable of tackling climate change, now. I would like… Read More
At climate-change summit in Warsaw, countries look to lay foundation for global pact
November 12, 2013
By Lenny Bernstein
Representatives of more than 190 countries gathered in Warsaw on Monday to continue debating ho… Read More
Inundaciones, erosión y salinización del agua dulce: las consecuencias más graves del cambio climático en ciudades costeras del Caribe
November 8, 2013
Un aumento en el nivel del mar puede tener efectos catastróficos para el Caribe y afectaría más a los pobres y las… Read More
Allies Call on the EPA to Clean Up Our Air, Cut Carbon
November 8, 2013
Critical Clean Air Hearing Draws Diverse Voices Committed to Climate Fight
By Miles Grant
Today, the National Wildlife… Read More
Obama appoints Brown, Garcetti to climate-change task force
November 6, 2013
By Bettina Boxall
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Gov. Jerry Brown are among the state and local leaders named to… Read More
Powering Our Homes with Yesterday's Sunshine
November 5, 2013
By Adrianna Quintero
Last week, it snowed in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking an unusually early start to winter. As househ… Read More
Voces Verdes Applauds President Obama for His Executive Order on Climate Preparedness
November 4, 2013
Washington DC, November 4, 2013 -- Voces Verdes issued the following statement on the heels of President Obama's announc… Read More
How Climate Change Threatens The Ability Of Global Populations To Rise Out Of Poverty
October 31, 2013
By Jeff Spross
Much of the world’s potential for further economic growth is in countries at “high” or “extreme… Read More
The Importance of Remembering Superstorm Sandy
October 29, 2013
By Adrianna Quintero
Last year, I watched in horror as Superstorm Sandy approached the East Coast. Having lived throug… Read More
California, Orgeon, Washington & British Columbia Align for Climate Pact
October 28, 2013
By Valerie Volcovici and Rory Carroll
(Reuters) - California governor Jerry Brown said on Thursday he plans to sign… Read More
Powdr Corp. receives EPA award for using green energy
October 25, 2013
By Tom Wharton
Park City-based Powdr Corp, which operates and owns nine mountain resorts across the United States incl… Read More
Nueva encuesta muestra que el público se opuso enérgicamente al cierre de la EPA y ven negativamente a quienes ponen en riesgo nuestra salud y el medio ambiente
October 24, 2013
Contactos: Jake Thompson, 202-289-2387, jthompson@nrdc.org, o Elizabeth Heyd, 202-289-2424, eheyd@nrdc.org; Pamela Rive… Read More
EPA hits the road to seek input on power plant rules
October 24, 2013
By Valerie Volcovici
(Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday kicked off an 11-city "listening tou… Read More
Global Warming Forecast for Amazon Rain Forest: Dry and Dying
October 23, 2013
By Becky Oskin
The Amazon rain forest's dry season lasts three weeks longer than it did 30 years ago, and the likely c… Read More
LULAC and EDF Health Campaign Spotlights Rising Risks to Latinos from Toxic Chemical Exposure
October 23, 2013
CONTACT: Shira Levy, 202-525-3696, slevy@globalstrategygroup.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the National Hispanic Wee… Read More
Green Economy: Balancing Jobs, Environment
October 22, 2013
By Kevin Begos
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The nation's largest labor unions are ready and willing to help fight global warm… Read More
Americans & Latino Americans to Tea Party: We Want our EPA
October 21, 2013
By Adrianna Quintero
Most, if not all of us, are applauding the fact that after a 16-day standoff, lawmakers were abl… Read More
New Poll Shows Americans Strongly Opposed EPA Shutdown, Look Unfavorably on Those Who Put Our Health and Environment at Risk
October 17, 2013
Press contact: Jake Thompson, 202-289-2387, jthompson@nrdc.org or Elizabeth Heyd, 202-289-2424, eheyd@nrdc.org
If you… Read More
U.N. Agency Calls Outdoor Air Pollution Leading Cause of Cancer
October 17, 2013
By Kate Kelland
(Reuters) - The air we breathe is laced with cancer-causing substances and should now be classified as… Read More
Supreme Court: The EPA can tackle global warming, but we’ll review a few details
October 16, 2013
The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that it would review one piece of the Environmental Protection Agency's plans to re… Read More
Warming Will Hit Tropics First
October 15, 2013
Amber-eyed jaguars could soon boot out polar bears as king of adorable, furry species nearing extinction because of glo… Read More
Latinos Lead the Way in the Green Economy
October 11, 2013
By Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
As we work to build a healthy green economy, Latinos in America have a critical role to play… Read More
Dish and Reworx Partnership Enforces Recycling and Sustainability
October 11, 2013
DISH is partnering with Reworx, an electronic recycling firm that employs individuals with disabilities and who face ba… Read More
Hay que garantizar que las nuevas tecnologías de energía beneficien a todos los estadounidenses
October 11, 2013
Escrito por Mari Hernandez
Imagínese ésto: una señora jubilada de 70 años viviendo de un ingreso fijo en los subur… Read More
Time Running Out For Latino Community Standing Up Against Waste Facility
October 11, 2013
The town of Kettleman City, Calif., site of a toxic waste landfill, is plagued with infant mortality and birth defects… Read More
U.S. Justices Scheduled to Consider Climate Change Cases
October 8, 2013
(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court meets later this week to consider whether to undertake a legal review of the Obama a… Read More
Luján Highlights the Impact of Climate Change on Minority Communities as Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
October 7, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and a member of the Safe Climate Caucus s… Read More
EPA Carbon Rules Good for Green Business in NC
October 7, 2013
By Mary Kuhlman
RALEIGH, N.C. - While some people are questioning new rules from the Obama administration limiting car… Read More
Congress Should Heed Forecast on Global Warming
October 4, 2013
By Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
As a mother of three children who engage in numerous outdoor activities, I often find… Read More
Students Fight Climate Change, Cite Personal Reasons
October 3, 2013
Students cite their future as the reason for getting involved with climate change activism on campus.
By Monica Vendi… Read More
Government Shutdown Affects Weather, Climate Programs
October 2, 2013
By Andrew Freedman
With the federal government shut down for the first time in 17 years, many of the nation’s weathe… Read More
Government Shutdown Would Force 94 Percent of EPA Staff To Stay Home
October 1, 2013
By Kate Sheppard
WASHINGTON -- Ninety-four percent of Environmental Protection Agency employees will be furloughed tom… Read More
Pediatricians Back Calls to Action on Climate Change
October 1, 2013
By Dr. Yadira Caraveo
DENVER, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Mother Nature continues to give Americans a taste of a very real threat… Read More
Maya Luna, Sebas y Mamá Tierra
September 30, 2013
El otro día, mi hija Maya Luna me regañó porque casi dejé una luz encendida al salir de la casa. Me dijo, "mamá, e… Read More
Climate Change Has Reached Our Shores
September 27, 2013
MAJURO, Marshall Islands — AS the world barrels toward a climate crisis of its own making, my country stands at the… Read More
Saving Mama Tierra for Our Children
September 27, 2013
By Maria T. Cardona
The other day, my daughter Maya Luna reprimanded me because I almost left a light on as we were he… Read More
U.N. Climate Change Panel to Release Summary of Latest Science Friday
September 26, 2013
By Brandon Miller
Think of it as a giant barometer for climate science.
With a new groundbreaking study on climate ch… Read More
Lord Stern: It would be absurd to underestimate climate change risks
September 25, 2013
The IPCC report shows the risks are 'immense', and it would be unscientific to ignore the evidence, says the economist… Read More
Opponents Ramp up Fight against Obama Climate Plan
September 24, 2013
By Josh Lederman
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers and industry groups are vowing to fight President Barack Oba… Read More
Latinos are Ready to Lead on Climate Change
September 24, 2013
By Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva
This week the Environmental Protection Agency took a critical step to reduce carbon polluti… Read More
New EPA Standards Will Cut Carbon Pollution to Fight Climate Change
September 23, 2013
Last Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that they would push for regulations outlined by Presi… Read More
The Administration is listening: EPA takes key step regulating carbon emissions from Power Plants
September 20, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mildred Real (786) 253-3664
The Administration is listening:
EPA takes key step regulati… Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Latinos Support First Critical Step in President’s Climate Action Plan
September 20, 2013
SPANISH VERSION FOLLOWS ENGLISH BELOW
Contact:
Pamela Rivera, Voces Verdes (202) 289-2394
Latinos Support First Crit… Read More
NLCCC Applauds the President’s Critical Step Forward on Combatting Climate Change
September 20, 2013
Contact:
Mark Magaña, National Latino Climate Change Coalition / National Latino Climate Change Coalition (202) 230-2… Read More
Sachamama supports the new EPA emission limits on new Coal Power Plants
September 20, 2013
Red Latina de Concientización Ambiental
September 20th, 2013
PRESS RELEASE
Sachamama supports the new EPA emission… Read More
Environmental Leaders Continue to Push Climate Change Plan to the House
September 19, 2013
Yesterday, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz testified before the House Energy and… Read More
The Science Behind Colorado’s Thousand-Year Flood
September 19, 2013
How severe is the rainfall that has drenched Boulder over the past week? The city has already broken the record for annu… Read More
Latinos and the environmental movement: Change is afoot
September 18, 2013
Most days the two major state and federal highways dissecting East Los Angeles are packed with big rigs hauling hazardo… Read More
Latino Leader Voices on the need to fight climate change!
August 30, 2013
Latinos have a long and proud history of speaking out and organizing against land uses that harm our communities such… Read More
Latina Leaders: From East LA to the White House, trying to improve the health of Latinos
August 26, 2013
By Kristina Puga
Dr. Elena Rios is much more than a doctor of internal medicine. She says ever since she was a teenage… Read More
Cleaner Air Would Boost, Not Break Economic Progress
August 20, 2013
By Frances Beinecke and Dr. Elena Rios
We are writing together as an environmentalist and a Hispanic medical profession… Read More
Maryland Governor Revises Goal for Renewable Energy Use
July 26, 2013
The state of Maryland is changing its standards for renewable energy use, as Governor Martin O’Malley will propose a… Read More
It Is Time for the EPA to Step up Protection of Farmworkers
July 22, 2013
By Hector Sanchez
How valuable is a man or woman? How valuable is a farmworker? How do you measure the value of a life… Read More
Voces Verdes Partner Highlighted in White House Public Health and Climate “Champions of Change”
July 11, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jeremiah Perez, 202-578-7464, jperez@deweysquare.com
Voces Verdes Partner Highlighted… Read More
How Obama Plans to Make Global Warming Personal
July 10, 2013
By Emily Deruy
Which concerns you more: that polar ice caps are melting or that your kid suffers from asthma?
Preside… Read More
It’s Time for Latino Leadership on Climate Change
July 3, 2013
By Jorge Madrid
I love California in the summertime, and Fourth of July weekend is one of my favorite holidays. But it… Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Health, Climate Science and Environmental Leaders Respond to President’s Obama’s Climate Action Announcement
June 25, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY
June 25, 2013
Public Health, Climate Science and Environmental Leaders Respond to President’s Obama’s… Read More
Obama Climate Change Plan Addresses Latino Concerns (English and Spanish Release)
June 25, 2013
Contact: Linda Escalante: 310-663-2246, vocesverdesmedia@gmail.com or Elizabeth Heyd, 202-725-0648, eheyd@nrdc.org
Oba… Read More
Obama Bypasses Congress, Announces Climate Change Action Plan
June 25, 2013
Bypassing Congressional action, President Barack Obama announced today he will be signing an executive order to take ac… Read More
Engaging Latino Parents in California in the Fight for Clean Air
June 24, 2013
By Jose Sigala
When I heard the Moms Clean Air Force was launching a new initiative to engage Latino moms and dads i… Read More
Voces Verdes Awaits President Obama's Announcement on Climate Change
June 23, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Linda Escalante: 310-663-2246, vocesverdesmedia@gmail.com
Latinos Ready to Work with Pr… Read More
Voces Verdes Congratulates First Hispanic-Owned Law Firm to Commit to Carbon Offsets
June 21, 2013
Cueto Law Group has just announced that they are the first Hispanic-owned law firm in the United States to commit to ca… Read More
Voces Verdes Letter On Climate Change To President Obama- June 2013
June 13, 2013
Americas Business Council Foundation • America Verde • Azul • Comité Cívico del Valle &bul… Read More
NRDC Job Description: Latino Leaders for Change Fellow
May 29, 2013
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Voces Verdes are seeking an extremely well-qualified self-starter for… Read More
Toyota Drives Environmental Awareness in U.S. Hispanic Community
May 29, 2013
Auto Maker Partners with Eco-minded Influencers to Share Tips on Going Green
MIAMI (May 28, 2013) — Toyota’s commi… Read More
Top 5 Things You Need To Know About Immigrants And The Environment
May 20, 2013
By Anh Phan, Guest Blogger, Center for American Progress and Mari Hernandez, Guest Blogger, Center for American Pro… Read More
Latinos Agree: Time for President Obama to Cut Carbon Pollution From Power Plants
May 15, 2013
By Adrianna Quintero
It's been nearly three months since President Obama's strongly worded State of the Union address… Read More
Latinos Remain Committed to Reducing Air Pollution and Preventing Climate Change
May 7, 2013
By Adrian Pantoja, PhD
Contrary to popular assumptions, Latinos are not a single issue group. Like many other American… Read More
The Effects of Global Warming Impacts Latinos the Hardest
April 30, 2013
By Dr. Evelyn Montalvo-Stanton
Some people celebrate spring when the first daffodils appear in their yards; my equinox… Read More
Voces Verdes Board Members Highlighted On “100 Latino Green Leaders” List
April 16, 2013
PODER 360 has unveiled its list of the “100 Latino Green Leaders,” and several Voces Verdes Board Members are on th… Read More
From Immigration to Climate Change: It's All Part of the Latino Nation
April 12, 2013
By Adrianna Quintero
Latino Nation -- the title alone can elicit responses that can fill the discussion boards for day… Read More
California’s Secret to Green Jobs and a Thriving Clean Economy? It’s Policy
April 11, 2013
By Jorge Madrid
California has a thriving clean economy. In fact, the Golden State boasted more green jobs in clean en… Read More
Roberto Carmona to Speak at the University of Iowa on Success Tools for the Next Generation of Leaders
April 4, 2013
On April 9th, leadership development and business strategy consultant Roberto Carmona, President/CEO of the CRIMSON LEA… Read More
Survey Finds Most Republicans Seek Action on Climate Change
April 3, 2013
By Andrew C. Revkin
It’s time for that national “listening tour” on energy and climate, President Obama. Some ev… Read More
Happy Birthday, Cesar E. Chavez
April 2, 2013
By Andrea Delgado
The agriculture industry relies heavily on the use of pesticides, which are highly toxic chemicals t… Read More
Pope Francis I's Commitment to Helping the Poor Should Include Tackling Climate Change
March 18, 2013
By Adrianna Quintero
"Cuando no hay amor, se adormece la conciencia" Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aire… Read More
Voces Verdes congratulates President Obama for Ernest Moniz nomination for Dept. of Energy
March 8, 2013
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2013 — Today, President Obama nominated nuclear physicist Ernest Moniz for U.S. Secretary of Ener… Read More
Voces Verdes supports Gina McCarthy's EPA nomination
March 8, 2013
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2013 — Voces Verdes, our partners and supporters which represent millions of Latinos nationwide… Read More
Majority of Latinos Support Climate Change Legislation
March 6, 2013
By Shawn Shaligram
The notion that Latinos are the nation’s most avid greens contradicts the general stereotype of w… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rep. Luján Hosts Briefing that Highlights Latino Support to Combat Climate Change and NRDC Carbon Pollution Solution
February 28, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jake Thompson, 202-289-2387, jthompson@nrdc.org, or Elizabeth Heyd, 202-289-2424, ehey… Read More
Latinos See Climate Change as Serious Issue, Support Taking Action
February 25, 2013
According to a national poll conducted by the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), 74% of Latinos believe climate c… Read More
INVITATION: "Protecting Latinos from Pollution: Closing the Carbon Loophole" Briefing on February 27, 2013
February 19, 2013
Congressman Ben Ray Lujan invites you to a briefing featuring Voces Verdes and the Natural Resources Defense Council:
"P… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Survey: Latinos Reject Rubio Approach To Climate Change, Clean Energy
February 19, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Leslie Maloy, lmaloy@hastingsgroup.com and 703-276-3256
SURVEY: LATINOS REJECT R… Read More
Green Hopes from the Next Generation: Young Latino Advocates Environmental Goals for Obama’s (2nd) First 100 Days
February 15, 2013
While watching President Obama’s inauguration speech, Andrea Delgado felt a surge of optimism. Paradoxically, it was… Read More
Voces Verdes Applauds President Obama's Call For Action On Climate Change
February 13, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Linda Escalante – 310-663-2246
VOCES VERDES APPLAUDS PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CALL FOR A… Read More
Latina Environmental Leader Adrianna Quintero Highlighted for Advocating Change
January 31, 2013
Adrianna Quintero, Senior Lawyer of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Founder of Voces Verdes, was feat… Read More
Voces Verdes: Latino Leaders Take Stance on Environmental Pollution
January 23, 2013
Voces Verdes, an independent, non-partisan organization of Latino leaders advocating for the environment, has long take… Read More
President Obama Vows Action on Climate; Latino Groups Support Swift Action
January 22, 2013
Yesterday, in his second inaugural speech, President Obama presented his vision for the future for our country, calling… Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Latino Organizations Ask White House, EPA to Address Climate Change and Make Carbon Pollution Limits a Priority
January 17, 2013
Media Contact: Monica Cevallos … Read More
The Market and Mother Nature
January 10, 2013
By Thomas L. Friedman
Whenever I hear the word “cliff,” I am reminded of something that President Obama’s scien… Read More
Hispanic Medical Association Applauds New Air Pollution Standards
December 26, 2012
By John Benson
The Environmental Protection Agency’s recently revised air pollution standards regarding particulat… Read More
Grupos Latinos aplauden nuevas normas de hollín como un paso adelante para nuestras comunidades y empresas
December 17, 2012
"Voces Verdes aplaude esfuerzos de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental para finalizar las normas de calidad de aire res… Read More
Latinos Applaud EPA’s Updated Soot Standard is a Step Forward for our Communities and Businesses
December 17, 2012
“Voces Verdes applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing air quality standards for fine particulate… Read More
In Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath, Let’s Prepare Better For Storms' Impact on Health
December 11, 2012
By Dr. Evelyn Montalvo-Stanton
For me, the most memorable impacts of Hurricane Sandy arrived at my door after the f… Read More
Latino Voters Continue Supporting Protection of the Environment
December 5, 2012
In Western states like Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona, protecting the environment is an issue that Latino vot… Read More
La mega-tormenta Sandy y el cambio climático
November 26, 2012
By Adrianna Quintero
Las imágenes del sendero de destrucción que dejo el Huracán Sandy en el noreste de los Esta… Read More
The Latino Vote: What Happens Next Depends on Us
November 7, 2012
By Adrianna Quintero
Much was said this year about how Latinos would cast the deciding vote in this election. So las… Read More
Yet Another Poll Shows Latinos Want Political Candidates Who Support Clean Air and Clean Energy
October 30, 2012
by Adrianna Quintero
Last week, a poll of Latino voters in Colorado again showed that when it comes to environment, L… Read More
Why There's No Such Thing As Cheap Gas
October 23, 2012
By Jorge Madrid
This week I spent $65 filling up a tiny car in Oakland, CA, and that was at the off-brand "cheap gas… Read More
Tr-Ash Talk: Puerto Rico Communities Seek Justice, Protection
October 2, 2012
By Andrea Delgado
Co-written by Lisa Evans
This article originally appeared on Earthjustice on 09/27/12.
Citizens t… Read More
Stop the War on Health
September 24, 2012
By Adrianna Quintero
In their last action before this upcoming election, the House of Representatives approved a bill… Read More
Study: U.S. Underestimates Costs of Carbon Pollution and Climate Change
September 19, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Elizabeth Heyd, 202-289-2424, eheyd@nrdc.org
Study: U.S. Underestimates Costs of Carbon… Read More
Jorge Madrid: The Clean Economy is an Opportunity for US Latinos
September 13, 2012
By Jorge Madrid
The deeply personal speeches at the Democratic and Republican national conventions by Latino headline… Read More
Challenges and Opportunities for the Next Generation of Latino (NGLs) Leaders
August 10, 2012
by Roberto Carmona
I have had the opportunity to serve as a leadership development trainer for the undergraduate inte… Read More
New Eco-Ratings System Helps Consumers and the Environment
August 3, 2012
by Mark D. Magaña
We at the National Latino Coalition on Climate Change (NLCCC) strive to educate Americans about t… Read More
How the EPA can save lives in California’s Central Valley
July 18, 2012
By Jorge Madrid and Max Frankel
Breathing in California can be a dangerous thing. The Golden State’s residents br… Read More
Poniéndole cara y voz a la pelea contra la contaminación de carbón
July 2, 2012
by Adrianna Quintero
Hace algunas semanas, la agencia estadounidense de protección ambiental (EPA) tuvo dos audienci… Read More
Convenio de latinos profesionales de salud en la Casa Blanca empuja regla contra contaminación de carbono
June 25, 2012
By Linda Escalante
Hace un par de semanas visite los pasillos del poder en Washington DC. Viaje a Washington para c… Read More
Record Number of Latinos Nationwide Call for New Power Plant Rules to Curb Climate Change
June 22, 2012
by Adrianna Quintero
This summer is already shaping up to be a scorcher. The northeast has gone from sweaters to swelt… Read More
Latino Public Health Professionals To The White House: It’s Time To Limit Carbon Pollution!
June 22, 2012
by Jorge Madrid
Earlier this month a group of 12 Latino doctors, nurses, and other public health professionals from a… Read More
Our Families Deserve Clean Air
June 11, 2012
by Dra. Evelyn Montalvo-Stanton
Summer approaches and as the temperature rises so does the threat of more asthma atta… Read More
New EPA Rules Help Communities of Color Breathe Easier - New Standards Will Reduce Health and Economic Costs
April 23, 2012
The Environmental Protection's Agency's new pollution limits are particularly good news for people of color, explain Rac… Read More
Green Jobs Help the Planet and Communities of Color - Further Investments Can Yield More Opportunities
April 23, 2012
By Abigail Ridley-Kerr and Jorge Madrid
When Earth Day celebrated its first year in 1970, the words 'green' and 'job'… Read More
EPA Introduces Historic New Standards to Limit Industrial Carbon Pollution
April 17, 2012
By Jorge Madrid
For the first time in history, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to limit the carbon… Read More
Coal Industry Attempts to Justify Pollution...Again
February 16, 2012
By Adrianna Quintero
A study released today by the coal industry attempts to justify dirty energy and life-threatening… Read More
Why the Environment is a Latino Issue
February 16, 2012
By Maria Cardona
Amid all the jockeying of the primary debates, President Barack Obama's 2013 budget was a breath of… Read More
A New Cuban Crisis Threatens Florida's Coasts
February 3, 2012
By Adrianna Quintero
This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 02/03/12.
Ever since Cuba's intent t… Read More
Remembering Dr. King's Dream and The Importance of Environmental Justice for All
January 16, 2012
By Adrianna Quintero
This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 01/16/12.
I am a huge fan of Martin… Read More
Obama Vows to Stand with EPA
January 12, 2012
By Adrianna Quintero
This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 01/12/12.
Yesterday, President Obam… Read More
A Long Awaited Victory for Children, Families, and Our Future
December 23, 2011
By Adrianna Quintero
This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 12/23/11.
This week, the EPA announc… Read More
Latino Groups Call For Strong Mercury and Air Toxics Rule
December 16, 2011
On December 16, 2011, EPA is expected to issue critical new health safeguards against mercury and other toxic pollutio… Read More
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
October 27, 2011
By Adrianna Quintero
This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 10/27/11.
We've seen poll after poll… Read More
Latinos Feel the Pain of Attacks on Clean Air and Are Ready to Act
October 20, 2011
By Adrianna Quintero
This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 10/20/11.
Today, NRDC, along with th… Read More
Latino Leaders to Washington: Protect Our Right to Breathe Clean Air
September 19, 2011
By Adrianna Quintero, Jorge Madrid, and Elsa Ramirez, Voces Verdes Board Members
As thousands of Latino children coug… Read More
EPA Must Strengthen Our Smog Standards or Risk the Health of Millions of Latinos
May 27, 2011
By 2050, one in four Americans will be Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In the last decade, the total La… Read More
National Latino Groups Call on Congress to Protect Clean Air and Our Health
April 5, 2011
Today, groups representing millions of Latinos across the United States spoke in a unified voice to call on members of… Read More
Attacks on Clean Air Protections Put Latinos in Danger
March 22, 2011
Across the country, millions of Americans suffer the health burdens of air pollution, from asthma to lung cancer to ch… Read More
Martin Chavez: Prop 23 Threatens California's Cleany Energy Future
November 1, 2010
I'd like to share with you a blog by Martin Chavez, former three-term Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico and executive dir… Read More
The Truth About Immigrants and The Environment
October 29, 2010
By Jorge Madrid, Voces Verdes Board Member
If we are going to get serious about fighting climate change and building… Read More
Voces Verdes Letter Opposing the Blockage of the Clean Air Act
September 29, 2010
Arizona Latin-American Medical Association (ALMA) • Common Ground for Conservation • Consejo de Federaciones M… Read More
EPA Issues Final Rules Protecting Drinking Water, Streams
November 30, -0001
The Obama administration issued new rules Wednesday to protect the nation's drinking water and clarify which smaller str… Read More
LETTER: Latino leaders support strong methane standard
November 30, -0001
Central California Environmental Justice Network · Chispa | League of Conservation Voters · Chispa Arizona… Read More