“Extreme weather is indiscriminate in that anyone can be impacted, but the inequities become apparent when it comes to who is able to recover from these events.” —Isabel González Whitaker
Isabel González Whitaker, our Moms AVP and EcoMadres Director, spoke at South by Southwest 2024 about how artificial intelligence (AI) shapes climate science, including its role in helping to predict extreme weather before it occurs. A sustainable and resilient future comes down to community-centered climate innovation and strong climate policy. We need laws and policies that can help our communities adapt to climate-driven extreme weather and reduce the causes of climate change. Listen to the recording.
Join our growing community! EcoMadres fights for the health of Latino families impacted by air pollution and climate change.
ECOMADRES IN ACTION
EcoCharla with EcoMadres: Nalleli Cobo’s story of fighting for her life and her community. Gen Z activist Nalleli Cobo spoke with EcoMadre Danielle Berkowitz-Sklar about the connection between climate disruption and public health, the fight for clean air and environmental justice in her Los Angeles community, and the necessity of giving young people space to share their stories. Watch the replay.
Accelerating our journey to Route Zero with strong Clean Car Standards. Nevada field organizer Mercedes McKinley joined State Senator Dina Neal and other leaders in her state to call on EPA to finalize strong tailpipe pollution standards for passenger vehicles. The Las Vegas Sun and Nevada Current covered the press conference.
Moms & Mayors Story Hour with Mayor Kate Gallego. Southwest field organizer Ylenia Aguilar and partner Unlimited Potential debuted an eco-story hour in Phoenix, Arizona, where moms and kids enjoyed Mayor Gallego reading the heartwarming tale of Señorita Mariposa.
Amplifying Latino voices in environmental justice with Café con Pam. EcoMadres Director Isabel González Whitaker sat down with Café con Pam podcast to explore the importance of representation, environmental activism, and the resilience of communities in the face of environmental injustice. Listen here.
ECOMADRES MAKE NEWS
- The Associated Press interviewed EcoMadre Liz Hurtado for an article about the climate, health, and justice benefits of swapping diesel school buses for electric models. This Associated Press article ran in over 170 outlets.
- In honor of Women’s History Month, Liz Hurtado penned an op-ed about Latina climate champions that ran in El Tiempo Latino and El Planeta.
- Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker penned an op-ed in La Opinion highlighting EcoMadres’ mission in fighting for equitable solutions for the disproportionate air pollution and climate change impacts on Latino communities.
- Liz Hurtado spoke with Univision Orlando to affirm that President Biden’s climate and clean energy plan would be a prominent topic during the State of the Union.
- The Invading Sea published an op-ed by Florida organizer Emily Pickett and Moms volunteer Leticia Nogueira that explains the dirty truth about natural gas.
Stay tuned for:
- An EcoCharla with Parents Editor-in-Chief Grace Bastidas to discuss the intersection of young people’s health, air pollution, and climate action.
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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.