Learn why all citizens, particularly Latinos who are disproportionately affected by pollution and its health consequences, need to be politically active.
¿Porque Tenemos Que Involucrarnos Políticamente En Los EE. UU?
Como muchos latinos de los Estados Unidos yo me crié -en Miami- creyendo que sí uno trabajaba duro y se sacrificaba, podría realizar cualquier meta. Uno no necesitaba ni dinero ni fama y podía trabajar para hacer posible cualquier sueño. De la …
Jobs or Health? A Shocking Assault From An Attorney General
Rad about a congressional hearing in which politicians tried to push back new clean air rules only to have their arguments refuted by respected experts.
Asthma Suffocates The Health Of Latinos
Learn why Latino communities have a very high rate of asthma and why it is difficult for families in these communities to manage the disease.
Una Costumbre Latina Puede Ser Una Amenaza Para el Envenenamiento de Mercurio
For English, click here. Cuando recibí un correo electrónico con el asunto titulado, “UNA EPIDEMIA LATENTE DEL ENVENENAMIENTO POR MERCURIO DE SUS USOS MÁGICO-RELIGIOSAS Y ETNOMÉDICO EN COMUNIDADES LATINAS Y CARIBEÑAS,” sentí que la piel se me erizó. Por un lado, me …
We Can Clean the Air, Create Jobs and Power The Economy At The Same Time
Read a statement from the CEO of a major power company, going on record supporting new clean air regulations or power plants like his.
Latino Custom Poses Mercury Poisoning Threat
Learn about a Santeria ritual practiced in some Latino communities that puts participants at risk for mercury poisoning and find alternatives.
Breast Cancer: Pink-Washing Pollutants
Read about breast cancer organizations that sell or promote products that contain chemicals that have been linked to the disease.
Stop Pumping Poisonous Mercury Into the Air
Read a guest post from a woman who wonders why attacks on the EPA are not under protest when polluters continue spewing pollutants into our environment.
Asthma Sucks
Read about one mom’s experience with asthma type symptoms during a respiratory illness and her realization about the costs of living with true asthma.
Industrial Mercury Polluters May Be Allowed To Carry On Without Consequence
Read a letter from a doctor explaining the health hazards of unregulated industrial boilers and cement kilns that spew toxic air pollution.
Never Underestimate The Power Of Mothers To Protect Their Children!
Read a post from Rabbi Warren Stone, detailing 3 bills specifically designed to attack the Clean Air Act and allow industry the freedom to pollute our air.