For any parent, climate change and air pollution pose a substantial risk to the health of their children, to their quality of life, and even to the economy of their home.
So, it’s not surprising that more Latinos throughout the country are joining conservation and air quality initiatives as a first step toward important changes immediately and in the long run. At Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres, we’re here to help make sure these steps are impactful.
Moms and caregivers have stories to tell and friends and family to bring along on the journey as we work together to make voices heard and issues acknowledged. Individually, we know that elected officials want to hear from us and that it makes a difference when you contact the people who represent you. Collectively, we are millions of Latinos with the power to engage civically or vote—and to change the course of this country.
There continues to be a need for more diverse voices at the table where decisions are being made, especially when it comes to the future of our children. At EcoMadres, we work to ensure diverse representation in action, decision making, and design so that the solutions represent and benefit all constituencies.
Join our growing community! EcoMadres fights for the health of Latino families impacted by air pollution and climate change.
ECOMADRES EN ACCIÓN
Parenting in the Climate Crisis: Self Care, Connections and Support. EcoMadres’ Liz Hurtado joins in this interactive event tonight to discuss how parents in the Latino community and beyond can help their children navigate the emotional and physical impacts of the climate crisis. Register here.
A Climate Chat with Senator Grassley. In this EcoCharla with EcoMadres, Senator Grassley (IA) discusses his journey to becoming known as the Father of Wind Energy in Iowa. Watch here.
Clean air education for kids. EcoMadres’ Liz Hurtado joined the preschool class at The Williams School in Norfolk, Virginia, to talk about the importance of clean air.
ECOMADRES MAKING NEWS
- National Field Manager Liz Hurtado speaks with El Tiempo Latino about EcoMadres’ mission in mobilizing and empowering Latino communities to fight for clean air.
- The high price of natural gas is hitting families hard. Southwest field organizer Ylenia Aguilar wrote an op-ed for Prensa Arizona about federal funding that families can access to help cushion the financial blow.
- Nevada Field Organizer Mercedes McKinley speaks with Radio Bilingüe about EPA’s latest Clean School Bus program announcement and how the historic funding will benefit communities most impacted by tailpipe pollution and advance environmental justice.
- An essay by our Associate Vice President and Director of EcoMadres, Isabel González Whitaker, is featured in Baltimore Latino Newspaper. Isabel discusses her family, her career path, and what brought her to Moms and EcoMadres.
Stay tuned for:
- On February 8, join Moms Clean Air Force at their inaugural gathering: Climate Disruption, Air Pollution, and Young People’s Health. The event will bring together experts in two panel discussions focusing on the challenges and solutions surrounding climate change and children. Parents Editor-In-Chief Grace Bastidas will be in conversation with Chelsea Clinton discussing her work with Too Small to Fail. The event will be exclusively live streamed by Parents. Register today.
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EcoMadres is a program of Moms Clean Air Force that supports Latino communities in fighting for justice in every breath, recognizing the importance of equitable solutions to address air pollution and climate change.