In the heart of South Texas, a group of resilient community members came together with a common goal: to protect their homes, their families, and their environment from the adverse effects of Methane Gas (LNG) exports. Their stories are a testament to the power of grassroots organizing, advocacy, and the determination of individuals to bring …
Gregory, TX Residents Lobby to Save Their Town From LNG Read More »
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 …
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 …
CHISPA MARYLAND RALLIES ADVOCATES IN BALTIMORE COUNTY AND BALTIMORE CITY Read More »
The words “Nuestro Voto es Nuestro Poder” (“Our Vote is Our Power”) beam overhead as Aria Flores walks into the Chispa Nevada office each day. To her, the words serve as a source of inspiration…
Latinx communities and the Hispanic Access Foundation celebrate Latinx Conservation Week in July. Latinx Conservation Week…
Washington, D.C. — In response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to an electric school bus manufacturer in North Carolina today where she highlighted the proposed $20 billion investment in clean, electric school buses in the American Jobs Plan, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa issued the following statement from Chispa National Director Johana …
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Washington, D.C. — In response to Chairmen Pallone, Tonko, and Rush’s introduction of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s CLEAN Future Act, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa released the following statements: “We commend Chairmen Pallone, Tonko and Rush for putting forth the first comprehensive climate bill in a decade. We appreciate the increased …
LCV, Chispa Statements on Introduction of Clean Future Act Read More »
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