Children are more susceptible and likely to be exposed to harm from air pollution than adults, according to the American Lung Association’s 2022 “State of the Air” report. This chronic exposure to air pollution can seriously impact children’s health and exacerbate respiratory conditions, including asthma and bronchitis. The Clark County School District in Las Vegas, …
This week, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa joined Latinx communities across the country to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Latino Conservation Week. Since launching, the Hispanic Access Foundation initiative has uplifted the integral connection of Latinx comunidades and Madre Tierra and ongoing work to ensure equitable access to healthy outdoor spaces for …
Corpus Christi, TX — In response to Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to order border security officials to use inhumane measures, Chispa Texas released a statement from Program Director Elida Castillo: “Governor Abbott’s inhumane directive to mistreat those seeking asylum at the border contradicts his stance on life. We condemn actions that further jeopardize and cause harm to …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2023 LAS VEGAS — On the news that Governor Lombardo has decided to withdraw Nevada from the U.S. Climate Alliance, Chispa National Director Estefany Carrasco-Gonzalez released the following statement: “Governor Lombardo’s decision to withdraw Nevada from the U.S. Climate Alliance is putting the health of Latine families at risk. We …
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Every day, more than 650,000 children in Maryland ride to school on a school bus powered by diesel fuel, which exposes children to toxic exhaust that increases their lifetime risk of respiratory illnesses and even cancer. Approximately one in 10 of these young bus riders suffer from asthma — a leading cause of school absenteeism …
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Contact: Kyra Madunich-Arevalo, kmadunich@lcv.org, 909-767-9743 Echo Calls for Biden Administration to Designate Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument Washington, D.C. — The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa Arizona fully support the Tribal-led proposal to permanently protect more than one million acres around Grand Canyon National Park as the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon …
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Contact: Kyra Madunich-Arevalo, kmadunich@lcv.org, 909-767-9743 Washington D.C. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $400 million grant competition to help school districts buy electric school buses. This work builds on the longtime clean school bus advocacy of Vice President Harris, Senators Cortez Masto and Padilla, Representatives Cardenas and Hayes, and so many others. In response …
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Contact: Kyra Madunich-Arevalo, kmadunich@lcv.org In response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) 3-1 vote to approve the permits for the Rio Grande LNG and Texas LNG projects in Brownsville, Chispa Texas and the League of Conservation Voters issued the following statements: “Despite numerous visits, calls, petitions, and online campaigns spearheaded by residents of the …
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Contact: Kyra Madunich-Arevalo, kmadunich@lcv.org Washington D.C. – In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releasing proposed rules to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and light- and medium-duty cars and SUVs, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa LCV issued the following statements: “This is a positive step and LCV appreciates that EPA is …
Media Contact: Carolina Chacon | carolina@chaconconsulting.com | 702-810-7155 While the community continues to support a transition to low-cost clean energy, NV Energy doubles down on costly fossil fuels LAS VEGAS – Yesterday, after an expedited process that included little to no community input, NV Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to build a new methane gas …
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