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This was written by Hilda Solis for Fox News Latino: Some of my fondest childhood memories are of family trips to the San Gabriel Mountains for hiking, picnicking and breathing fresh, clean air — a welcome escape from the smell of the Puente Hills Landfill, near our...

This was written by Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Chief Executive Officer, Green For All: As we work to build a healthy green economy, Latinos in America have a critical role to play. It’s not just because of growing influence at the voting booth. Latinos make up a huge portion...

This was written by Nicole Hernández Hammer for LatinaLista: As a sea level rise researcher I try to better understand the impacts of sea level rise on the U.S.– fiercer storms, polluted water, and loss of land. There is a lot of information on what places will...

This was written by Dr. Yadira Caraveo for the White House Champions of Change Blog: Growing up in Colorado, you learn to appreciate clear blue skies and fresh mountain air – until the smog settles into the bowl-shaped Denver metro area, and suddenly the view isn’t...

This was written by Marcelo Norsworthy: The success of Texas has long been linked to the success of Hispanics. Today, nearly 40% of Texans are Hispanic. As the Hispanic community continues to shape the future of Texas (nearly 50 percent of our state’s youth is...