Community Clean Mobility Programs Under ACC II
By reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants created by fossil fuel-based vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) can deliver health and environmental benefits to an entire community. However, not everyone uses a personal vehicle to get around, and of those who do, not everyone is in a position to purchase an EV. Community-based clean mobility […]
This is the year for Colorado to map a full transition to electric cars
Picture the scene. You’re in the market for a new car. Last year was a rollercoaster ride for gas prices, and a nasty surprise hit your wallet in January when your heating bill spiked overnight. You’ve decided enough is enough – this is the year you buy an electric car! As you check out the […]
Confronting the Nature Gap and Creating Opportunity for la Comunidad Latina
Since forming in 2008, the GreenLatinos community has prioritized nuestra cultura de conservación through advocating for our public lands. Our public lands connect people to nature, provide essential public health benefits including clean air, water, and places for cultural celebration, and serve as critical habitat for our wildlife relatives. Heritage site recognition and interpretive signs […]
Enfrentando la Falta de La Naturaleza y Creando Oportunidad para la Comunidad Latina
Desde nuestra formación en 2008, la comunidad de GreenLatinos ha priorizado nuestra cultura de conservación por la defensa de nuestro terreno público. Terrenos públicos conectan la gente con la naturaleza para proveer beneficios esenciales de la salud pública incluyendo el agua, aire, y sitios limpios para celebraciones culturales. Sirven como hábitat crítico para nuestra vida […]
It’s all about that green! How funding for and availability of green spaces benefits communities of color
For our second blog of our Summer Blog Series, we are talking about urban greening! Last month, GreenLatinos received a $4.75 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund’s Greening America’s Cities initiative. The initiative, with a total commitment of $400 million, aims to create equitable access to green spaces in underserved urban communities across the […]