GOALS
- PROVIDE reliable and culturally appropriate information and educational resources to increase understanding of the health effects of air pollution and climate change.
- AMPLIFY Latino/a voices through storytelling and empower our members to be part of the decision-making process through public participation during comment periods and meetings with elected officials.
- ENGAGE decision-makers at the local, state, and federal levels to advocate for just and equitable climate change solutions, environmental justice, and health equity.
- ENHANCE language access and funding opportunities to our communities through education and outreach in states across the country.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND LATINOS
Latino communities are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, and many are already experiencing severe weather events like heavy rainfall, flooding, dangerous storms, droughts, hurricanes, and heat waves.
Climate change has a tremendous impact on the health, livelihoods, and overall well-being of Latinos in the United States. 71% of Latino adults say climate change is affecting their local community at least some. Latinos have long been engaged in environmental activism, and at EcoMadres, we help you take the next step in climate activism.
AIR POLLUTION AND LATINOS
Everyone has the right to clean air, water and soil, but far too many people live in communities overburdened by air pollution. Nearly 10 million Latinos live in counties that received failing grades on ozone or particulate pollution measures.
Disproportionate exposure to air pollution in communities of color is linked to premature death, childhood asthma attacks and a host of other chronic and debilitating health conditions. We must continue to fight for strong federal protections for the health of our communities.
PETROCHEMICALS
The building blocks of plastic are made at the expense of our health, and people of color are disproportionately impacted. Plastics are produced from fossil fuels. They are the biggest category of “petrochemicals”. Petrochemical plants, incinerators, landfills, and other heavily polluting industries are commonly cited in communities that already are burdened by multiple pollution sources. This is in large part a result of racial discrimination in housing and financial services, as well as the designation of low-income Black and Latino neighborhoods as mixed residential-industrial zones.
The petrochemical industry creates extraordinary amounts of pollution. The prevalence of plastics and other petrochemicals comes at a steep cost to our health, especially for those living near production and processing facilities. These facilities are sickening local neighborhoods and heating the planet with their emissions.
We need the EPA and other government agencies to curb toxic pollution from the production of plastics and other petrochemicals. Communities need the strongest possible standards and protections. At EcoMadres, we bring community members together to discuss the need to reduce and stop the buildout of petrochemicals in the Texas Gulf Coast.
“Corrido p’al Congreso” – SonTierra
May 4, 2023
“Legado” (Legacy) performed by Conjunto EcoMadres
October 27, 2022
“Clean Air and Water for Earth Day” performed by Conjunto EcoMadres
April 22, 2021
Decidimos El Futuro / We Decide the Future in Colorado
Manual High School 1700 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO, United StatesCome find the Moms Clean Air Force table at Project Voyce's daylong workshop series on health equity and environmental and economic justice. We'll share what we're working on in Colorado ...
Pollution and Solutions: Clear Air Community Gathering in Colorado
Green House Connection Center 4700 Claude Ct, Denver, CO, United StatesMoms Clean Air Force will join commUnity for a free clean and healthy air gathering at the Green House Connection Center in Denver. Come connect with neighbors and get answers ...
Nevada Public Lands Day 2023
Craig Ranch Regional Park 628 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV, United StatesCome find the Moms Clean Air Force booth at Nevada Public Lands Day at Craig Ranch Regional Park on September 23. We'll share what we're working on in Nevada and ...
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Seneca Creek State Park
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCome find the EcoMadres table in Seneca Creek State Park. We will be sharing information about how air pollution and climate change is impacting our lives, how electric vehicles could ...
It’s Electric! Why a Transition to Electric Vehicles Makes Sense for Florida Families
As part of Florida Climate Week, Moms Clean Air Force will host a virtual presentation about why gas and diesel-powered medium and heavy-duty vehicles are toxic to our community’s health ...
Environmental Justice in Iowa
Moms Clean Air Force Iowa organizer Karin Stein will join the Gazette's Iowa Ideas 2023 virtual conference as a panelist in the session titled Environmental Justice in Iowa. Marginalized groups ...

EcoMadres Noticias: September 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate and Activate!

A Latina Leader, Behind the Wheel of Electric Bus

Una líder latina, al volante del autobús eléctrico

A “Silent Killer” Grips The Nation: Moms Make News

EcoMadres Celebrate Latino Conservation Week: Moms Make News

EcoMadres Noticias: July 2023

Climate Change Turns Up the Heat: Moms Make News

EcoMadres Noticias: June 2023

Biden's Climate Justice Report Card

School’s Out, And So Is Diesel Pollution: Moms Make News

Extreme Heat Poses Unequal Challenge for Black and Brown Communities
Ecomadres Resources
Extreme Heat and Latino Communities
Methane and Latinos
Climate Change and Latinos
Air Pollution and Latinos
EarthChat: Extreme Heat
EarthChats: Methane
EarthChat: Petrochemical Pollution and Our Health with Antonieta Cadiz
Mother's Day Cafecito 2023
Asthma Day Press Event: Health Impacts of Iowa Coal Plants
EcoMadres EPA Public Participation Workshop
EcoMadres Urge EPA to Set Stronger Rules for Soot Pollution
Take Action to Cut Methane Pollution
Recursos de Ecomadres en Español
Cómo la contaminación por diésel afecta su salud
Cómo las operaciones del petróleo y del gas afectan la salud de su bebé
Cómo el cambio climático afecta al asma
La contaminación por partículas
y su saludEl calor extremo y
las comunidades latinasLos impactos del calor extremo sobre la salud
Los incendios forestales y su salud
La Contaminación del Aire y Latinos
El Cambio Climático y los Latinos
El Metano y Latinos
Ecocharla: Calor Extremo
Ecocharla: Metano
Ecomadres in the News
Green America Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Una líder latina al volante de un autobús eléctrico
Meet some of the Iowans combating climate change, and make your own plan to join the fight
Organización de madres de familia destaca importancia de Ley de Reducción de la Inflación y aportes en medio ambiente
Únete a la Fuerza de Mamás por un Aire Limpio
Protect children from toxic chemical explosions in Memphis and beyond | Opinion
EcoMadres on Univision New Mexico
EcoMadres on Univision Noticias 24/7
EcoMadres on Telemundo Las Vegas
EcoMadres on Univision Noticias 24/7
EcoMadres on Telemundo
Shift to EVs a commonsense policy for New Mexicans
Shift to EVs a commonsense policy for New Mexicans
El equipo Lagunero, Santos Laguna, comparte momentos inolvidables con comunidades vulnerables en Houston
Santos Laguna regala alegría a niños y jóvenes desde Houston, Texas
Santistas conviven con personas de comunidades vulnerables en Houston
Santos Laguna tuvo una convivencia con comunidades vulnerables en Houston
Semana Latina de la Conservación
EcoMadres on Noticias Univision 24/7
La Transición a Vehículos Eléctricos nos Ayudará a Enfrentar la Crisis Climática
Transitioning to EVs Will Help Tackle Climate Crisis and Reduce Air Pollution
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Barragán Re-Introduces Resolution to Honor Latino Conservation Week
Transporte eléctrico, una solución ambiental para EEUU
Los hispanos sufren más el impacto del cambio climático
EcoMadres on Univision 24/7
Texas: contaminación y calor extremo dificultan la respiración
Contaminación y calor extremo, combinación letal para respirar en Texas
Contaminación y calor extremo, letal combinación para respirar en Texas
Islas De Calor En Los Estados Unidos
Maryland apuesta a favor de buses escolares eléctricos
Ana Rios - LaNueva
In Honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Experts Discuss the Connection Between Climate Change and Mental Health
Madres activistas comparten experiencias de lucha y compromiso
ECOMADRES, Las madrinas ambientales de los latinos en EEUU
Mercedes McKinley on Univision
May 2 & 3: Moms Testify Before EPA in Support of Strong Truck Pollution Standards
Clean-energy homes will help Nevadans struggling to afford gas bills
La contaminación pone en peligro la salud de los latinos
Talk of the Town: The governor’s climate vetoes
Earth Day Concert featuring SonTierra
Estudiantes de Filadelfia piden acciones contra el cambio climático
Biden to remake U.S. auto industry with toughest emissions limits ever
Biden to remake U.S. auto industry with toughest emissions limits ever
Transportation is main source of air pollution affecting children in Pilsen, health experts and activists say
Transportation is main source of air pollution affecting children in Pilsen, health experts and activists say
"Es un paso histórico": gobierno de Biden anuncia medidas para controlar la contaminación de vehículos
Biden’s Toughest-Ever Car Pollution Curbs to Drive EV Sales
Post-Event Recap: Moms Join EPA Administrator Michael Regan in Washington, DC to Celebrate Tailpipe Pollution Cuts
Moms se reúne con el administrador de la EPA Michael Regan en Washington D. C. para celebrar la reducción de la contaminación por tubos de escape
Biden’s Toughest-Ever Auto Pollution Crackdown to Drive EV Sales
Biden's Toughest-Ever Car Pollution Curbs to Drive EV Sales
Moms Join EPA Administrator Michael Regan in Washington, DC to Celebrate Tailpipe Pollution Cuts
Defensores del aire limpio de Colorado hablan sobre el proyecto de monitoreo de la calidad del aire financiado por la EPA
Francisco clama por una cultura de paz, rechazando la violencia, guerra y las armas
La salud mental
Noticiero Latino: Descarrilamiento de Tren en Ohio afecta ambiente por derrame de líquidos.
Carolina Peña on Telemundo62
Hispanic Access’ Third Annual Latino Advocacy Week Kicks Off March 24
Latinos intercambian experiencias para abogar por sus derechos y metas
Latinos intercambian experiencias para abogar por sus derechos y metas
LATINOS INTERCAMBIAN EXPERIENCIAS PARA ABOGAR POR SUS DERECHOS Y METAS
Ana Rios on Univision New Mexico
Descarrilamiento de un tren en Ohio: Desastre petroquímico
Suncor will finally reopen after a 3-month closure. But will anything change for its neighbors?
Impacto del hollín en la calidad del aire y la salud
Latinas take action for their children: "They see their asthma attacks, their respiratory problems, and they look for solutions"
Latinas toman acción por sus hijos: "Ven sus ataques de asma, sus problemas respiratorios y buscan soluciones"
Karin Stein - Hecho en California
New regulations improve the air Latino families breathe
Desastre químico de Ohio
Women of Faith, Women of Color Call for Climate Justice
Organizaciones ambientales piden a EPA nuevas y más estrictas regulaciones para el manejo de metano
Suncor Refinery Spills Toxic Pollution into Surrounding Community, Again. Indigenous Rights Advocate & Mom Responds.
¿Atascado en el tráfico? El humo diésel podría dañarle el cerebro
EPA Aprueba Propuesta Para Reducir La Contaminación de Metano
Local Opinion: Protect our families, reject Southwest Gas rate increase
Los nuevos estándares para regular la contaminación por partículas de la EPA son un paso importante, pero deben fortalecerse
Anuncia EPA las más estrictas reglas para emisiones de vehículos pesados en la historia
Post-Event Recap: Texas Moms Coordinator and 10-Year-Old Climate Activist Highlight the Benefits of Strong Truck Pollution Protections at EPA Event
El Plan de Camiones Limpios de la EPA, ayudará a proteger a las familias de la peligrosa contaminación emitida por camiones de carga y autobuses, reconoce programas estatales ya existentes contra la contaminación por vehículos de carga pesada, y traza la ruta hacia un futuro de “cero emisiones”
Migración y Cambio Climático: Tendiendo Puentes para Proteger a Nuestras Comunidades
I'm voting for the first time after becoming a US citizen. I've seen the impact of climate change in Latino communities and will have that in mind when voting.
I'm voting for the first time after becoming a US citizen. I've seen the impact of climate change in Latino communities and will have that in mind when voting.
I'm voting for the first time after becoming a US citizen. I've seen the impact of climate change in Latino communities and will have that in mind when voting.
I’m Voting for the First Time This Year After Immigrating to the US
I'm voting for the first time after becoming a US citizen. I've seen the impact of climate change in Latino communities and will have that in mind when voting.
New Climate Bill to Tackle Texas Methane Emissions
EcoMadres in action: Colorado Moms Breathe Easier as EPA awards Electric School Bus funding to 4 School Districts
Autobuses eléctricos
Otorgan fondos para autobuses ecológicos
Quinceañeras, cartoons and cumbia: creative initiatives to encourage Latinos to vote in these elections
New Americans Can Decide November Swing State Outcomes
New Americans Can Decide November Swing State Outcomes | Opinion
La EPA otorga financiamiento para autobuses escolares eléctricos a los distritos escolares en los 50 estados y el Distrito de Columbia. Moms considera un hito la fuerte demanda de autobuses eléctricos.
Yaritza Pérez, veterana de guerra y EcoMadre que defendió el país y ahora lucha por el medio ambiente
Yaritza Perez: Serving her country again – this time from home
EnVivo Parabolica
"LA FUERZA PARA UN MUNDO MEJOR"
APS on Right Track Switching to Electric
EcoMadres: Caregivers for Climate Change – Maryland Matters