Moms are working in Arizona to fight for clean air and a stable climate. We host events, share information about what’s going on, and create opportunities for mothers to talk to their legislators about their concerns. Please join us in Arizona, and let us know about your priorities.
What We’re Working On
Tell Governor Hobbs: Lead on Climate Safety
It is more important than ever for states to act on climate change. States—and their governors—can be powerful leaders in building a clean energy economy. That’s why we’re asking Governor Hobbs to keep stepping up to slash climate pollution, protect children’s health, and ensure clean air for all communities. Our future depends on it.
Meet Your Arizona State Organizers
Fabiola Bedoya and Pita Juarez
Fabiola Bedoya is our Arizona Field Organizer based in Tucson. Pita Juarez is our Arizona Field Organizer based in Phoenix.
Pictured: Fabiola Bedoya and Pita Juarez
Highlights
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- Arizona Mom speaks out about the clean air benefits of electric school buses. In the spring of 2025, Explorer News published an op-ed by EcoMadres’ Fabiola Bedoya about her hope that for Día del Niño, a Hispanic celebration of our children, her lawmakers would prioritize clean air for kids by supporting investments in emissions-free electric school buses. Read more.
- Arizona Moms call out the Trump administration’s harm to the communities most vulnerable to air and climate pollution. On April 30, 2025, Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett, former state legislator Jamescita Peshlakai, and advocates from Moms and other environmental groups spoke at a press event highlighting actions President Trump took in the first 100 days of his administration to roll back progress on clean air, clean energy, and clean transportation. Learn more.
- Dr. Richard Carmona joins EcoMadres to talk about how air pollution impacts public health. In February 2025, the former U.S. Surgeon General sat down with Ylenia Aguilar to share the latest science and his advice for protecting everyone’s right to clean air. Watch now.
- EcoMadres convene inaugural maternal and children’s health summit in Phoenix. In October 2024, Hazel Chandler and Ylenia Aguilar attended EcoMadres’ first-ever national gathering of community leaders, health care professionals, and policymakers to tackle the unique climate-related health challenges disproportionately impacting Latino communities. Watch the replay.
- Arizona Moms host virtual town hall on extreme heat with Congressman Greg Stanton. Arizona Supermom Amy Dishion’s husband died from extreme heat exposure in 2022. In August 2024, she joined Congressman Stanton, pediatrician Dr. Debra Hendrickson, and Moms’ Hazel Chandler to talk about how heat can impact health and how tragedy can spur advocacy. Watch the replay.
- Arizona Moms join EPA Office of Indoor Environment for extreme heat webinar. In June 2024, Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar participated in a panel discussion about the impact of heat on indoor air quality and children’s health. She contributed insights about the dangers of extreme heat events, as well as best practices to help communities adapt. Watch the replay.
Events and Resources in Arizona
Why We Care
Arizona is rapidly warming. Home to three of the 25 fastest-warming U.S. cities—Tucson, Phoenix, and Prescott—Arizona is already facing extreme heat. Phoenix had its hottest month on record in July 2023, with 31 straight days over 110°F. Rising temperatures endanger Arizona families, especially outdoor workers, older adults, and children, who are more vulnerable to heat-related illness.
Beyond heat, Arizonans face increasing wildfire risk, drought, and diminishing snowpack, threatening both residents and industries like agriculture and skiing. Additionally, over 83,000 children in Maricopa County suffer from asthma, worsened by high levels of ozone and particle pollution.
Arizona, with the second-highest solar potential in the U.S., is poised to transition to renewable energy, which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean up Arizona’s air by reducing particulates, smog-forming pollutants, toxic mercury, lead, and arsenic—all of which are by-products of burning fossil fuels.
Past Events
May 2025
On May 28, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Pita Bedoya partnered with EDF Action and Sierra Club – Arizona chapter for a day of action.
On May 6, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona dropped off postcards in support of the Clean School Bus Program to congressional offices for World Asthma Day.
April 2025
On April 30, a Moms Clean Air Force member spoke at the 100 Days 100 Harms press conference in Flagstaff.
On April 25, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Pita Bedoya attended 100 Days In: Trump’s Second Term and Transportation Electrification at SEJ conference.
On April 22, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Pita Bedoya attended a healthcare roundtable.
On April 19, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizers Pita Bedoya and Fabiola Bedoya tabled at the Earth Day event hosted by Climate Power, Chispa, AAPI, and Poder Latinx.
On April 19, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Pita Bedoya attended the AFSCME candidate townhall.
On April 8, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Pita Juarez tabled at Maricopa Community College.
February 2025
On February 27, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler and a Moms volunteer attended a hall meeting with Senator Gallego and asked about the Inflation Reduction Act and federal freezes.
On February 20, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar hosted a webinar featuring former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona on clean air.
January 2025
On January 25, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar was a panelist during the 2025 Creation Summit.
On January 17, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar joined La Reyna Radio show to discuss clean energy priorities.
November 2024
On November 22, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar joined La Reyna Radio podcast to discuss Inflation Reduction Ace (IRA) credits and programs, including an overview of the various IRA options available.
On November 18, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler was a panelist at a clean school bus event organized by the City of Phoenix.
On November 4, Moms Clean Air Force Nevada organizer Mary Wagner and Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar joined Conecta Arizona on WhatsApp for “La Hora del Cafecito” to discuss their participation in the inaugural EcoMadres Summit and why we must protect investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Ace.
October 2024
On October 25, Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar and Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler attended the inaugural Extreme Weather Impacts on Latina Maternal and Children’s Health Summit. The event united community leaders, health care professionals, and policymakers to tackle the unique climate-related health challenges disproportionately affecting Latino communities.
On October 8, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler attended the Nikola plant manufacturing clean energy semi trucks event with Senate staff members.
September 2024
On September 16, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler tabled at the Science Center’s exhibit – Phoenix 2045, which shows what Phoenix would look like if the city doesn’t take climate action.
On September 12, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler hosted a rountable on heat with Climate Action Campaign, Arizona state lawmakers, and community members.
August 2024
On August 23, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler hosted and spoke at an extreme heat webinar with Representative Stanton, Dr. Henrickson, and Amy Dishion.
On August 15, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar gave remarks at the Flagstaff Route Zero clean trucks press conference.
July 2024
On July 30, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler spoke at a webinar on equitable and sustainable future with fellow environmental justice activists.
On July 29, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar spoke at Climate Power En Acción’s roundtable event, which brought together local Latino voices and climate champions to highlight climate action and local efforts. The event served as a platform to discuss climate issues affecting Latino communities in Arizona. Ylenia spoke to how IRA benefits are showing up in Latino communities.
June 2024
On June 11, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler presented on Elder Climate Actions’ webinar “Intergenerational Climate Action, Learning from Stories for Change,” which explored what calls us to act and tactics used by different generations.
On June 4, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar presented at EPA’s Extreme Heat Spanish webinar.
On June 1, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar gave remarks at an event with Arizona State Rep. Analise Ortiz highlighting benefits of the clean energy plan.
May 2024
On May 18, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar gave opening remarks at Poder Latinx’s Madre Tierra y Mi Madre event bringing together Mothers and their children for an afternoon of painting, live music, and an open discussion of the intersectionality between motherhood and economic, environmental, and immigrant justice.
On May 9, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona Field Organizer Hazel Chandler and her daughter Jen from Elders Climate Action joined Moms Clean Air Force’s Mother’s Day Coffee & Climate Conversation.
On May 7, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona Organizer Hazel Chandler joined Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, school officials and community members to celebrate the arrival of 47 new clean electric school buses in the Isaac Elementary School District in Phoenix. The new buses were funded by EPA’s Clean School Bus Program.
On May 3, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar spoke at a ‘Route Zero’ Clean Truck press conference in Tucson, AZ. This celebratory press conference was aimed at thanking the EPA and the Biden Administration for their pivotal role in enacting these standards, which will significantly reduce air pollution, improve public health, and advance the transition to cleaner transportation options for the residents of Tucson.
April 2024
On April 23, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona Organizer Hazel Chandler attended the EPA Region 9 Roadshow in Phoenix to learn about opportunities to bring Inflation Reduction Act funding to local communities.
On April 21, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona Field Organizer Hazel Chandler tabled at Phoenix Climate Solutions Now Earth Day Block Party.
On April 20, Moms Clean Air Force Organizers Ylenia Aguilar and Hazel Chandler tabled at Chispa Arizona’s Equity Earth Day Festival.
On April 3, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona Organizer Hazel Chandler attended Electric Fleet Day in Mesa, where she got a tour of the city’s new EV fire truck.
March 2024
On March 28, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona Field Organizer Hazel Chandler participated in a visibility event at Arizona Senator Mark Kelly’s office to stand strong on concerns over the use of the congressional review act and funding for EPA.
On March 12, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar spoke at the Phoenix Route Zero Clean Cars Press conference at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza.
On March 12, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest organizer Ylenia Aguilar hosted a book reading with Mayor Gallego at Burton Central Library in Phoenix.
February 2024
On February 14, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona Field Organizer Hazel Chandler joined Danielle Berkowitz-Sklar, National Field Events Coordinator, and Liz Brandt, volunteer, in Washington D.C. along with partners at the Climate Action Campaign for a Valentine’s Day visibility event to urge Congressional staffers to act on climate and defend our climate.
On February 12, Moms Clean Air Force National Field Manager Celerah Hewes and Arizona organizer Giovanna Rossi provided testimony regarding the EPA’s Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Read Celerah’s testimony and Giovanna’s testimony.
January 2024
On January 25, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler spoke at Environmental Day at the Arizona Capitol press conference and tabled at the event.
On January 23, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler spoke to Desert Indivisible Group about Moms and our work.
On January 18, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler traveled to DC along with Moms Clean Air Force Michigan organizer Elizabeth Hauptman and Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black to meet with legislators about climate-focused regulation, IRA climate wins, and defending climate investments.
December 2023
On December 14, Moms Clean Air Force Southwest field organizer Ylenia Aguilar moderated a webinar on the Clean School Bus Program with EPA Region 9, Highland Fleets, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler and Moms Clean Air Force Nevada organizer Mercedes McKinley.
On December 1, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler spoke at a Youth Climate Strike about the EPA methane rules.
November 2023
On November 17, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler held an Arizona coalition meeting.
On November 14, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler hosted a visibility event in downtown Tempe calling on President Biden and EPA to defend our climate by finalizing strong clean air and climate standards as soon as possible.
On November 13, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler attended The 19th’s Climate Stories and Sustainable Solutions event at Arizona State University.
October 2023
On October 25, Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler co-hosted a press conference in Tempe about the dangers of natural gas plants and the need for EPA to finalize the strongest possible power plant rules as soon as possible. Watch the replay.
On October 20, Moms Clean Air Force’s Celerah Hewes, Cynthia Palmer, and Hazel Chandler hosted a training about “chemical recycling” for the Arizona Climate Coalition.
On October 16, Moms from Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Washington, DC, met with the Office of Management and Budget to push for the strongest possible particle pollution (aka soot) standards.
On October 3, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Ida Sami joined local partners to speak at a press conference about the relationship between tailpipe pollution and our health. All speakers called on the Biden administration and EPA to finalize the strongest possible standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and put the U.S. on a path toward a zero-emission transportation sector.
September 2023
On September 16, Moms Clean Air Force joined the Arizona Youth Climate coalition and UArizona Divest for the Arizona Youth Climate Summit at the University of Arizona. The event featured a series of informative panels about climate solutions with youth activists and government leaders, including Congressman Raul Grijalva.
On September 15, Moms Clean Air Force joined the Arizona Youth Climate Coalition and the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter for a youth climate strike at the Arizona State Capitol amphitheater.
July 2023
On July 5, Moms Clean Air Force joined Keep Sedona Beautiful for a screening of Youth v. Gov, a documentary about the Juliana v United States constitutional climate lawsuit.
June 2023
On June 13–14, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinators Hazel Chandler and Ida Sami and eight volunteers from across the state joined more than 70 Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in 22 states and Washington, DC, to testify at EPA’s virtual public hearing on proposed federal standards for carbon pollution from power plants. Read Hazel’s testimony here and Ida’s here.
May 2023
On May 9–10, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinators Hazel Chandler and Ida Sami joined dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in 16 states and Washington, DC, to testify at EPA’s virtual public hearing on proposed federal standards for pollution from cars and trucks. Read Hazel’s testimony here and Ida’s here.
On May 9, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinators Hazel Chandler and Ida Sami joined dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in 15 states and Washington, DC, to testify at EPA’s virtual public hearing on the proposal to strengthen the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. Read Hazel’s testimony here and Ida’s here.
On May 9, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinator Hazel Chandler joined EDF Action, CHISPA, Defend Our Future, and local community leaders for a press event to celebrate electric school buses coming to Isaac Elementary School District. Isaac Elementary School District received a $2.37 million from EPA to transition its school bus fleet to zero-tailpipe-pollution electric buses. Watch the replay.
On May 2, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinators Hazel Chandler and Ida Sami and two volunteers joined dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in 18 states and Washington, DC, to testify at EPA’s virtual public hearing on proposed federal standards for greenhouse gas pollution from heavy-duty trucks. Read Hazel’s testimony here and Ida’s here.
On May 1–4, Moms Clean Air Force Colorado coordinator Shaina Oliver, Arizona coordinator Hazel Chandler, and National Field Manager Elizabeth Brandt attended the National Tribal Forum on Air Quality in Chandler, Arizona.
April 2023
On April 20, Moms Clean Air Force was invited to Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence to celebrate Earth Day. They were joined by environmental advocates and Indigenous leaders from across the country.
February 2023
On February 28, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinator Hazel Chandler hosted a virtual training on storytelling, media engagement, and how we can all make a difference. Speakers included Michael Cronin, Jared Carter, and Cecile Brown from the Environmental Defense Fund and Stefan Sommer from the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance. Watch the replay.
In February, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinators Hazel Chandler and Ida Sami and six Arizona volunteer joined more than 60 Moms Clean Air Force staff and members across the country to testify at the EPA hearing on proposed federal standards for soot pollution. Read Hazel’s testimony here and Ida’s here.
On February 16, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinator Ida Sami joined Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari, veterans, and advocates to urge the Biden administration and EPA to propose a new round of federal clean car standards. Watch the replay.
On February 7, Moms Clean Air Force joined Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter and our partners across Arizona for the annual environmental lobby day at the capitol in Phoenix.
January 2023
On January 25, Moms Clean Air Force joined our partners at the Climate Action Campaign for a virtual conversation about EPA’s soot pollution rule. Panelists included Will Humble, Director of the Arizona Public Health Association, and Maddie Page, Deputy Director of Government Affairs for the Climate Action Campaign. The conversation was facilitated by Sandy Bahr, Director of the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter. Watch the replay.
On January 19, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinator Hazel Chandler joined Vice President Kamala Harris, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to celebrate the start of construction of a new high-capacity power transmission line between Arizona and California, which should open the door for more solar energy development in the desert outside Phoenix.
On January 10, 11, and 12, more than 60 Moms Clean Air Force staff and members from 21 states and Washington, DC, spoke out at EPA’s virtual public hearing about its updated proposal to cut methane and other harmful pollutants from new and existing oil and gas operations. Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinators Hazel Chandler and Ida Sami, Supermom Carissa Sipp, and three volunteers from across the state offered testimony. Read Hazel’s testimony here, Ida’s here, and Carissa’s here.
November 2022
On November 30, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona joined our partners across the state to host a webinar about EPA funding for enhanced air quality monitoring awarded to Pima County, the Navajo Nation, Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community, and the Cocopah Tribe.
October 2022
On October 28, Moms Clean Air Force joined our partners in Phoenix for a Halloween trunk or treat at Central United Methodist Church.
On October 11, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinator Hazel Chandler attended Arizona Forward’s Statewide Sustainability Summit in Tempe.
On October 8, the EcoMadres Ensemble performed at the Puerto Rican Festival in Phoenix, Arizona.
September 2022
On September 20, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona joined our partners across the state to launch the Solutions for Pollution campaign, calling on the Biden administration to set the strongest possible standards to deliver solutions for air and climate pollution and protect our children’s health. Watch the replay.
August 2022
On August 15, Arizona Moms and partners visited Representatives Raul Grijalva, Ruben Gallego, and Greg Stanton to thank them for their support of the Inflation Reduction Act.
On August 11, Arizona Moms and partners delivered thank you messages to the offices of Senator Mark Kelly and Senator Kyrsten Sinema for their support of the Inflation Reduction Act.
On August 2, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinator Hazel Chandler joined our partners across the state to deliver petitions to Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema, urging them to support the Inflation Reduction Act.
July 2022
On July 21, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona state coordinator Hazel Chandler participated in a series of meetings in Washington, DC, with the staff of Arizona members of Congress and our partners at the Climate Action Campaign.
On July 1, Moms Clean Air Force joined our partners at the Sandra Day O’Connor US Courthouse in Phoenix to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to constrain EPA’s authority to limit climate-harming pollution from power plants.
June 2022
On June 29 and 30, Moms Clean Air Force joined our partner organizations to testify before EPA in favor of several waivers allowing California to set stronger tailpipe pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles than federally required. Read Arizona state coordinator Hazel Chandler’s full testimony HERE.
On June 28, Moms Clean Air Force’s National Manager for Health Equity Almeta Cooper and Arizona coordinator Hazel Chandler joined Elders Climate Action for their monthly national call to talk about intergenerational climate action. Watch the replay.
April 2022
On April 23, Arizona Moms joined our partners across the state at the Capitol in Phoenix for a Fight for Our Future Rally to celebrate Earth Day.
On April 12, 13, and 14, dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and members from 18 states and Washington, DC, spoke out at EPA’s virtual public hearing about its proposal to clean up tailpipe pollution from heavy-duty trucks and buses. Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinators Hazel Chandler and Columba Sainz, as well as a member from Sun City West, offered testimony. Read Columba’s full testimony HERE.
March 2022
On March 25, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona participated in Youth Climate Strikes across the state—in Phoenix, Tucson, Sedona, and Flagstaff. Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinator Hazel Chandler spoke about the important of supporting the youth climate movement at the strike in Phoenix.
On March 4, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona joined Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, Arizona Interfaith Power & Light, and the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments came together to March 4 Climate. Advocates walked together from Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s Phoenix office to Senator Mark Kelly’s office, delivering letters that highlighted the impacts of extreme weather on Arizona and urged the Senators to act on climate.
February 2022
On February 24, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona joined dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and volunteers from 15 states and DC to deliver testimony at EPA’s public hearing on its proposal to restore the appropriate and necessary finding of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinators Hazel Chandler and Columba Sainz, as well as a member from Tempe, offered testimony. Read Hazel’s testimony HERE.
On February 14, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona delivered Valentine letters to Senator Sinema’s office in Phoenix, asking for her support of the critical climate investments in the Build Back Better Act.
On February 9, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona joined Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter and partners for Environmental Day at the Arizona Capitol.
January 2022
On January 26, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona coordinator Columba Sainz participated in the Climate Can’t Wait National Town Hall, featuring Senator Ed Markey. She asked the first question of the night: “What can we do to help the Senate get around this delay on the Build Back Better Act?” Watch the replay and hear Senator Markey’s response.
EcoMadres Arizona coordinator Columba Sainz attended GreenLatinos’ virtual Winter Summit.
October 2021
On October 14, EcoMadres organizers and members across the country celebrated the program’s first three years. The virtual program featured EcoMadres in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, and Texas, who shared stories from their work fighting for a healthy climate in their local communities. Watch the replay.
On October 7, EcoMadres Iowa organizer Karin Stein hosted an upbeat, inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month concert full of Latin music and commentary in Spanish with English subtitles. The concert featured EcoMadres in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, and Texas. Watch the replay.
September 2021
On September 23, EcoMadres national lead Cinthia Moore, Arizona organizer Columba Sainz, and Florida organizer Yaritza Perez gave a presentation to EDF staff on how they got started, what they are working on, and how having a Latino background shapes and influences clean air and climate work. Watch the replay.
On September 9, Moms Clean Air Force joined Plug-In America and Arizona leaders and EV advocates to call on Congress to #ActOnClimate and expand Tempe’s EV charging infrastructure. Arizona organizer Columba Sainz spoke at the event, along with State Representative Andrea Delassandro, Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans’ Dora Vasquez, Arizona Youth Climate Coalition’s Katherine Cohen, and Arizona Public Health Association’s Will Humble. Watch the replay.
August 2021
On August 25, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz and her husband, Eduardo, joined more than 30 Moms Clean Air Force staff and volunteers from 13 states and DC to deliver testimony at EPA’s public hearing about strengthening near-term greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and light trucks.
On August 11, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted an electric bus press event at the Historic Train Depot in Tucson. The event was part of Moms’ nationwide Let’s Get Rolling Tour, calling for federal funding to help localities upgrade old school and transit buses with better technology to reduce our communities’ exposure to harmful diesel exhaust and climate pollution. Watch the replay.
July 2021
On July 28, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted an electric bus press event at Heritage Square in Flagstaff. The event was part of Moms’ nationwide Let’s Get Rolling Tour, calling for federal funding to help localities upgrade old school and transit buses with better technology to reduce our communities’ exposure to harmful diesel exhaust and climate pollution. Watch the replay.
On July 15, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted a demonstration of an electric school bus at Spaces for Opportunity in Phoenix. The event was part of Moms’ nationwide Let’s Get Rolling Tour, calling for federal funding to help localities upgrade old school buses with better technology to reduce children’s exposure to harmful diesel exhaust and climate pollution. Watch the replay.
On July 7, Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres Arizona organizer Columba Sainz hosted a Spanish-language advocacy training for young adults, titled Arizona Youth Leadership in Society, in Tucson.
EcoMadres Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz hosted a cafecito for moms in Tucson.
June 2021
On June 2, 2021, Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz and her husband Eduardo Sainz joined more than 40 Moms Clean Air Force staff and volunteers from 16 states and DC to deliver testimony at EPA’s first climate-related public hearing since President Biden took office. The hearing was about EPA’s proposal to restore long-standing state authority to protect residents from climate pollution from cars.
May 2021
On World Asthma Day, EcoMadres team and Corazon Latino hosted a conversation about air pollution, asthma, and how they impact Latino communities. Panelists included EcoMadres Nevada organizer Cinthia Moore, EcoMadres Arizona organizer Columba Sainz, and EcoMadres Texas organizer Erandi Trevino. The conversation was moderated by Felipe Benitez, Founder & CEO, Corazon Latino. Watch the replay.
April 2021
On April 28, Arizona State University, the American Lung Association, and the City of Phoenix hosted a virtual screening of the documentary Unbreathable. The screening was followed by a panel discussion featuring Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres Arizona organizer Columba Sainz, Jennifer Vanos, Assistant Professor, ASU School of Sustainabilty, and Nancy Allen, Manager, Office of Environmental Programs, City of Phoenix. The discussion was moderated by Jon Ford, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Vitalyst Health Foundation.
On April 23, Moms Clean Air Force launched its Indigenous Voices virtual event series. The inaugural event was hosted by Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres Colorado organizer Shaina Oliver and featured Shelley Buffalo, Meskwaki, Food Sovereignty Branch Coordinator at Meskwaki Natural Resources, Iowa; Stephanie BadSoldier Snow, Ho Chunk & Meskwaki, Anthropologist and Community Organizer in Iowa; and Stephanie Hall, Diné, Executive Director of Tolani Lake Enterprise, Arizona. The topic of conversation was food sovereignty. Watch the replay.
On Earth Day, Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres Arizona organizer Columba Sainz joined Doug Bland with Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, Ulisses Correa with Mi Familia Vota, members of the AZ Youth Climate Coalition and Defend Our Future, and other climate activists for a workshop hosted by the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter about telling your climate story.
March 2021
As part of the GreenLatinos Virtual Fly-In to Capitol Hill, EcoMadres Arizona organizer Columba Sainz met with staff in the office of Representative Ruben Gallego (AZ-7).
EcoMadres Arizona organizer Columba Sainz hosted a virtual cafecito for Tucson moms to talk about environmental injustice, clean cars, and transitioning to clean energy.
On March 4, EcoMadres Iowa organizer Karin Stein moderated a virtual cafecito celebrating Women’s History Month featuring Chilean jazz singer Claudia Acuña and EcoMadres Arizona organizer Columba Sainz. They talked about motherhood, the power of Latina voices, and the reasons they fight for climate and social justice. Watch the replay.
February 2021
Moms Clean Air Force hosted a virtual press conference on February 25 to call on Arizona’s federal leaders to push for a transition to cleaner and pollution-free vehicles. Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, Tempe Councilmember Lauren Kuby, and Phoenix Electric Auto Association President Jim Stack joined Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Columba Sainz in calling for U.S. Clean Car Standards and a transition to pollution-free vehicles. Watch the replay.
December 2020
In December, members of Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres Arizona met with their members of Congress to encourage bold climate action in 2021. Arizona moms had meetings with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), and Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07).
On December 10, Moms Clean Air Force Arizona joined the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter and partners for a virtual roundtable discussion of the Paris Climate Accords and what they mean for Arizona communities and families, as well as the rest of the world. Panelists included Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, Senior Sustainability Scientist at Arizona State University Sonja Klinsky, State Representative and Senator-elect Kirsten Engel, and Daniella Lopez, a 15-year-old youth climate leader from Mesa. Watch the replay.
October 2020
To celebrate the second anniversary of our EcoMadres program, we hosted a special event with music, conversation, and highlights of the amazing work EcoMadres across the country have been doing to educate and mobilize Latino families on the impacts of air pollution and climate change. The bilingual broadcast on October 29 was co-hosted by two Latinas, Nevada organizer Cinthia Zermeño Moore and Iowa organizer Karin Stein. This celebratory program featured brief interviews on topics including the impact of wildfires on Latinos and the importance of the Latino vote, interspersed with Latin music, most notably the premiere of the song “EcoMadres,” featuring dozens of organizers and members of the EcoMadres team. Watch the replay.
On October 22, our EcoMadres hosted a powerful discussion on the passion and practicalities of voting in the Latino community. The event was moderated by Iowa field organizer Karin Stein In the first segment of the event, Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz, Nevada field organizer Cinthia Zermeño Moore, and Florida field organizer Yaritza Perez shared stories with Nicole Randall of Corazon Latino about voting and empowering others to vote. In the second segment, EDF’s Esther Sosa and Fair Fight Action’s Jose Morales offered resources and advice for planning your vote and making sure it’s counted this election and in every election. Watch the replay.
August 2020
Arizona moms joined Moms Clean Air Force members across the country to testify in EPA’s virtual hearing on its proposal to retain the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ground-Level Ozone. Arizona organizer Columba Sainz urged EPA to follow the science and strengthen the existing rule.
On August 27, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick joined Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz and a few of our littlest activists from Arizona’s 2nd District to discuss air pollution, climate change, and how the congresswoman is working to protect our families from these threats that impact health and well-being as part of our 2020 Stay In and Speak Out for Climate Action. Watch the video here.
On August 13, Congressman Raul Ruiz joined Moms Las Vegas organizer Cinthia Moore, Arizona State Representative Raquel Terán, and Mi Familia Vota’s Salvador Hernandez for an EcoMadres panel discussion on overlapping concerns in the Latino community around immigration, health, and our environment. With the full restoration of DACA in limbo along with 100 environmental rollbacks that weaken our clean air protections and public health made more fragile by COVID-19, the stakes could not be higher. The panel was moderated by Emilia Pablo, host of “Desde Nevada.” Watch the video here.
July 2020
In July, Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz began hosting a virtual story time on Thursday afternoons on Facebook Live. Her first book was Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet.
Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz joined Moms Clean Air Force organizers from across the country to offer comment in a meeting with OMB officials on the EPA’s proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ground-level ozone on July 8.
June 2020
On Friday, June 5, Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz began hosting a weekly virtual cafecito on WhatsApp. Arizona moms use this space to discuss pressing climate issues and the best ways to take action online.
May 2020
Arizona moms joined Moms Clean Air Force members across the country to testify in the EPA’s virtual hearing on its proposal to retain the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter. Arizona organizer Columba Sainz testified in favor of following science and strengthening the existing rule.
April 2020
On April 22, EcoMadres and Corazón Latino hosted a virtual Earth Day Cafecito: “Clean Air, Coronavirus, and the Latino Community.” Moderator Karina Martinez spoke to Iowa organizer, Karin Stein, Arizona organizer, Columba Sainz, and Nevada organizer, Cinthia Moore about coronavirus, the Latino community, and how advocating for strong protections from air pollution has changed during the pandemic. Watch the video here.
Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz was featured on “Under the Hat” with Mister G. Find the video here. Columba and her daughters appear around 10:12.
December 2019
Arizona EcoMadres hosted a cafecito with South Mountain Community College in Phoenix.
October 2019
Arizona Field Organizer, Columba Sainz, and the EcoMadres were invited to a City Council meeting to talk about the effects of air pollution on communities of color and low income families.
Members of Moms Clean Air Force from around the country including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas testified in Dallas at the only public hearing on the EPA’s New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry. Moms spoke out against the EPA’s plan to weaken methane pollution standards. Read more here.
Arizona Organizer, Columba Sainz, and the EcoMadres participated in a Townhall at Burton Barr Library with Elders Climate Action Network. During the Townhall, Columba had the opportunity to speak about her continued passion and motivation for advocating for clean air.
Arizona EcoMadres tabled at the Barrio Santa Cruz Fiesta, a community center celebrating their second anniversary, to share information about Moms Clean Air Force.
July 2019
Members of Moms Clean Air Force Arizona attended the sixth annual Play-In for Climate Action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
June 2019
Arizona EcoMadres hosted a press conference in Tucson in partnership with other environmental organizations. The focus of the event was to provide the community with 11 ways to help reduce air pollution.
March 2019
On March 18, 2019, members of Moms Clean Air Force Arizona traveled to Washington, DC to testify in support of the lifesaving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) at EPA’s hearing on their proposal to undermine MATS.
January 2019
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona field organizer Columba Sainz met with her members of Congress in D.C. to communicate on the dangerous nomination of Andrew Wheeler to head EPA. On January 16, 2019, Moms Clean Air Force members (including kids!) attended Wheeler’s nomination hearing to make it clear that as an ex-coal lobbyist, Wheeler is unfit to run EPA. View photos from the meetings and hearing here.
December 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted a “Health Cafecito” at Burton Barr Library in Phoenix.
October 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted two Cafecitos in South Tucson focused on educating members on the Trump EPA’s attack on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted a Cafecito to celebrate the launch of EcoMadres in Phoenix.
September 2018
Field organizer, Columba Sainz attended the Mexican consulate where she spoke about the launch of EcoMadres.
Field organizer, Columba participated in a Clean Cars Conference with Defend our Future.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona participated in the People’s Climate Movement rally, where, along with a large group of volunteers, trees were planted!
August 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona participated in the LULAC Youth Conference.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona presented on EcoMadres at the Mexican Consulate.
Field organizer, Columba participated in a press conference in Phoenix along with Sierra Club and other partners focused on clean cars.
July 2018
Field organizer, Columba spoke at the Univision Youth leadership program.
Members of Moms Clean Air Force Arizona attended the fifth annual Play-In for Climate Action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted an EcoMadres cafecito/house party.
June 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted an EcoMadres cafecito/house party.
May 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona hosted a Mama Summit in Phoenix. Moms, families and local elected officials united on May 12th for our first ever city-wide Mama Summit. Together, we worked with our local officials and Mayor Greg Stanton to build a healthier, safer, and cleaner Phoenix for the sake of our kids.
April 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona tabled at Rhodes Junior High-Latino Community fair.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona attended Dia del Nino at St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona participated in a televised town hall with Univision.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona celebrated Earth Day by joining City of Phoenix council member, Kate Gallego in an effort to plant 100 trees and 80 plants.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona attended the Divine Mercy “fiesta” at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Moms Clean Air Force Arizona partnered with Mi Familia Vota to present at a Citizenship workshop.
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2025
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2025
- The Arizona Republic, Environmental groups outline legislative priorities, target bills to support and oppose
- Prensa Arizona, Suspensión de fondos federales para energía limpia amenaza progreso en Arizona
- Univision LA, EcoMadres en Univision LA
- La Reyna Radio, Esta mañana
2024
- Prensa Arizona, ¿Cómo ahorrar energía en Arizona? Programas y créditos fáciles de acceder
- Press release, EPA Awards Over $735 Million in Funding to Cut Tailpipe Pollution, Deliver Cleaner Air to Communities
- Daily Independent, Arizona must hold the line on progress to cut climate pollution
- Arizona PBS, Impact of extreme weather on Latina maternal and children’s health | Horizonte
- Public News Service, AZ grandmother, a climate activist for decades, isn’t slowing down
- Salon, As the Southwest cooks from climate change, rising temperatures are a warning for everyone
- Cronkite News, Well, well, well: Taxpayers pay the price for oil and gas wells leaking methane as multiple entities work to plug them
- Cronkite News, Climate Solution Advocacy Group: EcoMadres
- Conecta Arizona, El clima extremo afecta más a la comunidad latina, especialmente a las mujeres embarazadas y sus bebés
- Hoodline, Phoenix Summit Tackles Climate Impact on Latina Maternal and Child Health
- 12 News, EcoMadres Summit on 12 News (Phoenix, Arizona)
- ABC 15 Arizona, WATCH: Phoenix event addresses pollution, heat impacts on Latina moms and kids
- Contecta Arizona, Entre el calor y la esperanza
- Prensa Arizona, ¿Cuánto tiempo más tolerará respirar aire contaminado?
- The Arizona Republic, Opinion: The 36,000-pound pollution machine that lurks at your kid’s school
- 12 News, Electric semi-trucks being built in Eloy
- Press release, Supreme Court Rejects Requests to Block Critical EPA Clean Air Protections
- The 19th, These women are trying to humanize the climate crisis
- USA Today, Living and dying in America’s hottest big city: One week in the Phoenix heat
- Public News Service, AZ has over 150 electric school buses, could more be on the way?
- Eco Poder Podcast, Salud del Planeta, Salud de Nuestra Gente
- Arizona Republic, Living and dying in America’s hottest big city: One week in the Phoenix heat
- Press release, Congressman Greg Stanton Joins Moms Clean Air Force and Widow Amy Dishion for a Virtual Town Hall on the Impacts of Extreme Heat in Arizona
- The Arizona Republic, ¿Otro aumento de tarifas de Southwest Gas? Familias como la mía no pueden costearlo
- Arizona Daily Star, Arizona opinion: Fighting another Southwest Gas rate hike
- Arizona Capitol Times, Another Southwest Gas rate hike many families can’t afford
- The Cool Down, Meet the ‘grannies’ driving a major movement in US policy: ‘A historical responsibility’
- The Arizona Republic, EcoMadres: La música es un instrumento para crear conciencia
- Press release, ‘Wheels On the Bus’ Campaign Highlights Arizona’s Adoption of Electric School Buses
- Arizona Capitol Times, New power plant standards will impact generations to come
- Air Health Our Health, Your Little Grain of Sand with EcoMadre Ylenia Aguilar
- Vital Signs, Meet the mother-daughter duo fighting climate change together
- Univision Arizona, EcoMadres en los noticieros: Habrá menos emisiones y más aire limpio en AZ
- KJZZ 91.5, Phoenix schools get nearly 50 new electric school buses
- Blog for Arizona, The Clean Energy Future Has Arrived at the Isaac School District in Phoenix with Biden/Harris Funding of New Electric Powered School Buses
- Arizona Republic, Quieter, cleaner electric school buses hit Phoenix streets. Why they’re good for kids
- Press release, State Representative Keith Seaman and Public Health Advocates Celebrate New Federal Clean Truck Standards for a Zero-Emission Future in Arizona
- The Copper Courier, This Phoenix school district is going electric—and neighbors are breathing easier
- Arizona Republic, Celebrating Earth Day: $11B invested, 14K clean energy jobs in Arizona
- AZ Mirror, Slashing tailpipe pollution is a huge win for Arizona, where air quality is often dangerous
- Conecta Arizona, En Moms Clean Air Force y EcoMadres destacan el impacto favorable que, desde 2027, tendrán en Arizona los vehículos eléctricos que no contaminen
- Telemundo AZ, EcoMadres: Conferencia de prensa por estándares de vehículos limpios más estrictos
- Prensa Arizona, EcoMadres: Entrevista en vivo acerca de estándares de vehículos limpios más estrictos
- Press release, New Tailpipe Pollution Standards Mark Critical Progress Toward Healthier Future in Arizona
- Prensa Arizona, Piden “luz verde” a vehículos eléctricos
- Arizona Daily Mirror, Democrats push for ‘strongest ever’ vehicle emissions standards, transition to EVs
- Daily Independent, McSheffrey: What’s on this mom’s vision board? Clean buses, less pollution
- One Green Planet, Meet The Climate Grandmas Protecting Their Grandkids’ Futures
- Press release, Millions of people will breathe cleaner, healthier air with new EPA soot protections, Arizona Moms say
- Arizona Republic, Who will replace Leezah Sun in the Arizona Legislature? 1 of these 3 Democrats
- ABC 15, What Phoenix residents need to know about stricter EPA pollution standards
- The 19th, These are the climate grannies. They’ll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren.
- Daily Independent, Environmental groups champion nature, wildlife and water to Arizona policymakers
- Cronkite News, Environmental groups champion nature, wildlife and water to Arizona policymakers
- Arizona Republic, Ylenia Aguilar de EcoMadres busca empoderar a latinos en lucha ambiental de Arizona
- ABC 15, More electric buses rolling out across Arizona school districts
2023
- The Orlando Sentinel, From Florida’s canals to clean energy advocacy: my journey of environmental stewardship
- The Invading Sea, From Florida’s canals to clean energy advocacy: my journey of environmental stewardship
- The Invading Sea, Florida, it’s time to embrace clean energy and protect our families
- Orlando Sentinel, Florida, it’s time to embrace clean energy and protect our families
- Te Lo Cuento News, Únete a la Fuerza de Mamás por un Aire Limpio
- WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando, Kissimmee native, Marine Corps veteran continues serving her community
2022
- South Florida SunSentinel, Grupos de justicia ambiental piden acción climática a líderes legislativos
- Orlando Sentinel, Grupos de justicia ambiental piden acción climática a líderes legislativos
- Front Page Live, Yaritza Pérez, veterana de guerra y EcoMadre que defendió el país y ahora lucha por el medio ambiente
- Front Page Live, Yaritza Perez: Serving her country again – this time from home
- Atmos, Protecting Our Elders From Hurricane Ian and Beyond
- Press release, Hurricane Ian and Florida: Community Leaders in Orlando, DC, VA Available for Interviews
- La Prensa, Habrá fondos para autobuses escolares eléctricos en Florida
- Got Science?, Las peligrosas fugas de gas y cómo se evitan
- Got Science?, The Danger of Gas Leaks and What Can Be Done
- WOKV, Advocacy groups call on Jacksonville leaders to create stronger protections against pollution
- HipLatina, Latina Moms Are Among More Than a Million Parents Fighting Against Air Pollution
- La Opinión, Los rostros latinos del cambio climático
- Impacto, Lideresas ambientales latinas contra la crisis climática
- Noticias Telemundo, Axios Latino: Pioneras hispanas y latinoamericanas
- WMFE, Rep. Castor and Florida climate activists tout the benefits of the Build Back Better Act
- WUWF, Rep. Castor and Florida climate activists tout the benefits of the Build Back Better Act
- WUSF, Rep. Castor and Florida climate activists tout the benefits of the Build Back Better Act
- Newsweek, I Spent 12 Years in the Marines. The Inaction on Climate Change Shocks Me
- NPR, In Orlando, a mountain of coal ash evades EPA rules. It’s not the only one.
- WMFE, In Orlando, a mountain of coal ash evades EPA rules. It’s not the only one.
2021
- Inside Climate News, Coal Powered the Industrial Revolution. It Left Behind an ‘Absolutely Massive’ Environmental Catastrophe
- Orlando Sentinel, Build Back Better isn’t about politics, it’s about a livable future
- Esto Pasa Aquí: The Show Con Nelson Valentin, Yaritza Perez | Moms Clean Air Force
- The Invading Sea, An open letter to Florida’s newspapers
- Press release, Gov. DeSantis Urged to Declare State of Emergency Due to Red Tide
- Univision Orlando, ¡Despierta Orlando!
- Florida Daily, Kathy Castor Wants Energy Department to Back More Community Solar Power Projects
- WJCT, Kathy Castor Introduces Legislation On Solar Power
- WGCU, Kathy Castor Introduces Legislation On Solar Power
- WUSF, Kathy Castor Introduces Legislation On Solar Power
- News 6, Here’s why residents welcome changes at Orlando’s Stanton Energy Plant
2020
- Orlando Sentinel, As we mark 50 years of Clean Air Act, help is on the way
- Front Page Live, ‘Negligence on behalf of the government’: Yaritza Perez discusses the importance of voting for climate
2019
- Sun-Sentinel, South Florida will bear brunt of climate crisis if state, feds keep ignoring us | Opinion
- Tampa Dispatch, Kathy Castor: ‘Higher temperatures have real world impacts right here in the Tampa area’
- Miami Herald, South Florida will bear the brunt of climate crisis if the state, feds, keep ignoring us | Opinion
- Press Release, FL Moms Join Members of Congress on Capitol Hill as Part of Sweeping Movement for Climate Solutions
- Univision, El cambio climático, una realidad para veteranos y nuestras familias
- The Miami Times, Black women, demand safer air
- PBS, Do We Still Need the Clean Air Act?
2018
- Spectrum Bay News 9, OUC Looks at Energy Future, Including Closing Coal Plants
- Orlando Sentinel, Orlando’s utility to consider shuttering its coal plants
- Union of Concerned Scientists, Chronic Flooding and the Future of Miami
- The Marjorie, Florida’s Environment: 5 Moms Giving Back
- The Mama Bird Diaries, moms + mayors: an unstoppable force to protect the environment
- WLRN, South Florida Moms Celebrate Mother’s Day By Discussing Climate Change
- Our Climate Voices, Karina Castillo | Miami, Florida
- Tallahassee Democrat, 25 Women: Cara Fleischer motivates others to raise their voices
- ABC 27, Government shutdown impacted Tallahassee residents, employees
2017
- Deutsche Welle, Activists voice opposition to Obama climate plan repeal in coal country
- Courthouse News, Scores Turn Out In Coal Country to Air Views on Clean Power Plan’s End
- Xinhua Net, Feature: Rising sea levels cause trouble for Miami communities, threaten to get worse
- The Washington Times, Mothers, children rally on Capitol Hill for cleaner air
- Gray DC, Florida mom comes to DC to fight climate change
- Sun-Sentinel, We can address climate change with or without president | Letters
- Dayna Reggero, florida filming rep. carlos curbelo
- E&E News, An endangered Republican’s quest to whip votes, win allies
- El Venezolano Newspaper Miami, Comunidades del sur de Florida se ven afectadas por cambio climático
- Tallahassee Democrat, Keep moving forward after the marches end
- WUSF Public Media, Arctic Council Report A Wake Up Call For Florida
- Sun-Sentinel, Experts see climate change peril for South Florida’s black and Hispanic communities
- Public Now, **MEDIA ADVISORY** Hastings To Participate In Climate Change Town Hall
- Miami Diario, Miami se suma a marchas contra escepticismo climático de Trump (+Fotos)
- Tallahassee Democrat, Letter: Protect our children, not polluters
- Grist, Karina Castillo organizes those with the most to lose
- Sun-Sentinel, Trump’s EPA nominee not good for Florida families | Opinion
- Public News Service, Florida Moms Rally Against EPA Nominee
2016
- Undark Magazine, Mobilizing Green Latinos
- City Lab, The Realities of Sea-Level Rise in Miami’s Low-Income Communities
- Univision, ASÍ SE SIENTE EL AUMENTO DEL NIVEL DEL MAR EN LOS BARRIOS MÁS POBRES DE MIAMI
- Union of Concerned Scientists, Scientist in the Field: On the Ground in Flooded Florida Neighborhoods
- WFSU, Mother/Daughter Lobbying Team Hit Capitol Hill
- Tampa Bay Times, Saturday’s letters: Progress on chemical safety
- Sun Sentinel, Fight for cleaner air
- E&E Publishing, ‘Noah’s Ark approach’ and coastal flooding win GOP converts
- Caribbean Today, TACOLCY HOSTS COMMUNITY CLIMATE FORUM
- Miami Herald, Clean power plan
2015
- WWFE La Poderosa, Radio Clip
- Caribbean Digital Network, MARCHA NACIONAL CONTRA EL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO LLEGA A MIAMI
- NBC News, 5 Questions: Latina Climate Scientist On Carbon Emissions Rule
- The Christian Science Monitor, Climate change crusade goes local
- NBC 6 South Florida, News Clip
- Miami Herald, Staying afloat amid climate change
- New York Times, Climate Change Is of Growing Personal Concern to U.S. Hispanics, Poll Finds
- Univision, Un palco de invitados con mucho mensaje
- Univision, Obama pedirá una economía que genere oportunidades para la clase media
- Herald-Tribune, A lot of Florida storylines in tonight’s State of the Union Address
- Savannah Morning News, 5 goals from Obama’s 2014 State of the Union
- Bustle, Michelle Obama’s State Of The Union Guest List Includes An Astronaut, A Chicago Teenager & More
- Baltimore Sun, Catherine Pugh, Alan Gross to sit with Michelle Obama at State of the Union address
- Climate for Health, HOW TO ENGAGE A DIVERSE SET OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS IN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
- Las Americas, Primera Dama invita a climatóloga hispana Nicole Hernández a la presentación del Estado de la Unión
- El Tiempo Latino, Rostro humano a la lucha para mejorar el ambiente
- El Nuevo Herald, Científica hispana fue invitada de la primera dama al discurso presidencial
- La Raza, Activista de Florida quiere reclutar a latinos a lucha por medio ambiente
- World News Network, Activista de Florida quiere reclutar a latinos a lucha por medio ambiente
- La Prensa, Activista de Florida quiere reclutar a latinos a lucha por medio ambiente
- El Mensajero, Activista de Florida quiere reclutar a latinos a lucha por medio ambiente
- La Opinion, Activista de Florida quiere reclutar a latinos a lucha por medio ambiente
- El Diario, Activista de Florida quiere reclutar a latinos a lucha por medio ambiente
- ¡Hola! Arkansas, FIRST LADY INVITES DREAMER, HISPANICS TO STATE OF THE UNION
- U.S. News, Students Interview Scientists, Astronauts at White House ‘State of STEM’ Event
- Inside Climate News, A Defiant Obama Asserts Climate Agenda With Firmness and Mockery
- Associated Press, 8 who wrote Obama letters to attend State of Union
- WSVN, Members of South Florida community invited to attend State of the Union
- Latin Post, State of the Union 2015 Guests: DACA Recipient, Cuban Dissidents to Attend State of the Union Address
- Miami Herald Blog, Alan Gross to sit with Michelle Obama at State of the Union; Marco Rubio invites late Cuban activist’s daughter
- Fox News Latino, State of the Union address attended by diverse group of Latinos in the front row
- Salon, Michelle Obama’s SOTU guest: “It’s really disappointing” that leaders are still debating climate change
- The Wall Street Journal, Lawmakers Use State of the Union Guests to Show Stance on U.S.-Cuba Relations
- Bradenton Herald, Obama outlines plans to help middle class
- Fusion, Michelle Obama’s State of the Union guest has a dire warning on climate change
- American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science gets its moment in Obama’s 2015 State of the Union
- National Journal, Obama: ‘No Challenge Poses a Greater Threat to Future Generations Than Climate Change’
- WLRN, South Florida Researcher To Sit With Michelle Obama For SOTU Speech
- Environmental News Service, Climate Warning Key to Obama’s State of the Union Address
- Examiner, Gaining greater awareness of sea level rise
- The Daily Caller, Obama’s SOTU Guest Points To Big Climate Push In His Final Years
- Miami Herald, Obama outlines plans to help middle class in State of the Union address
- Politico, What to watch for at tonight’s State of the Union – Sea level researcher floats to FLOTUS’s box – Agencies get until Feb. 2 to comment on Keystone XL
- Mic, Meet the Latina Climate Scientist Joining Michelle Obama at the State of the Union
- Mashable, Obama’s guests: Who’s who at the State of the Union
- onEarth, Scientist and clean air advocate Nicole Hernandez Hammer will be a guest at tonight’s State of the Union.
- The Huffington Post, Meet The Climate-Researching Mom The Obamas Are Bringing To The State Of The Union
- Bloomberg Businessweek, How the White House Picks State of the Union Guests
- Newsweek, Meet the Latina Climate Scientist Michelle Obama Invited to the State of the Union Address
- Think Progress, Latina Climate Scientist To Watch State Of The Union With Michelle Obama
- NBC News, Latina Scientist, DREAMer Among First Lady’s State of the Union Guests
- The Washington Post, With SOTU guest, Obama defies climate skeptics
- Los Angeles Times, State of the Union: Who are Michelle Obama’s guests?
- Jewish Political News & Updates, Rubio Invites Activist Rosa Maria Paya to State Of The Union in Opposition of Normalizing Relations with Cuba
- Full-Time Whistle, New law could force senators to reveal views on climate change
- EIN News, WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES GUESTS IN FIRST LADY’S BOX — STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
- Newsmax, Rubio Invites Cuban Dissident’s Daughter to Obama Address
- Christian Science Monitor, State of the Union: Who will sit with Michelle Obama? (+video)
- Yahoo News, State of the Union: Who will sit with Michelle Obama?
- The Hill, Climate change researcher to sit with first lady at SOTU
- The Huffington Post, Here’s Who’s Sitting With Michelle Obama During The State Of The Union Address
- E&E Publishing, SOTU guest signals focus on climate change
- Tampa Bay Times, Florida climate change researcher to attend State of the Union with Michelle Obama
- Politico, Who’s sitting with Michelle Obama at State of the Union
- The White House, Meet Nicole Hernandez Hammer, a Guest of the First Lady at the State of the Union
2014
- Diario Las Américas, Activistas de Florida piden acciones contra cambio climático
- Miami Herald, Moms learn about climate change
- Orlando Sentinel, Florida utilities are major players in governor’s race
- NRDC Switchboard, Florida Activity is Heating Up: Leaders Urge #ActonClimate This Month Throughout the State