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GreenLatinos supports the EPA's proposal to set enforceable carbon pollution limits for coal and gas power plants to help the U.S. reach its 2030 and 2050 climate goals. However, the organization warns against the use of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and hydrogen blending, arguing these unproven technologies could extend the life of the fossil fuel industry and harm frontline communities. GreenLatinos urges the Biden Administration to prioritize 100% renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, and to ensure that the transition is centered on equity and justice for Latino communities.

GreenLatinos condemns H.R. 1 as a 'gift' to the fossil fuel industry that prioritizes oil, gas, and mining interests over clean energy and public health. The organization argues the bill creates dangerous loopholes, dismantles environmental laws, and increases pollution-related health risks, particularly for Latino communities.

GreenLatinos condemns H.R. 1 as a "giveaway" to the oil, gas, and mining industries that creates "dangerous loopholes" and undermines environmental and public health laws. The organization asserts that the bill ignores the climate crisis and the availability of clean energy, leading to increased pollution, asthma, and cancer in communities, specifically those with significant Latino/a/e populations.

GreenLatinos and partner organizations applaud the creation of the Castner Range and Avi Kwa Ame National Monuments and the introduction of the Ocean Climate Action Plan. The group highlights the benefits of these actions for public health, economic opportunity, and the protection of Indigenous sacred sites and biodiversity, particularly for Hispanic, Latino, and frontline communities in Texas and Nevada.

GreenLatinos supports the designation of the Castner Range and Avi Kwa Ame National Monuments and the Ocean Climate Action Plan, highlighting their roles in improving public health, protecting indigenous sacred sites, and creating economic opportunities for marginalized communities in the US.

GreenLatinos supports President Biden's goals for clean energy transition and pollution reduction, emphasizing the need for the Inflation Reduction Act and Justice40 Initiative to benefit Latine and other communities of color.

GreenLatinos endorses President Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union goals, specifically those regarding the replacement of lead pipes, the construction of resilient power grids, and the transition to clean energy. The organization emphasizes the need for the Inflation Reduction Act and the Justice40 Initiative to provide tax credits and grants to marginalized communities, including Latino, Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander populations, to ensure a just transition and address the disproportionate pollution burdens faced by these groups.

GreenLatinos celebrates Black History Month by recognizing the leadership of the Black diaspora in the fight for environmental justice and denouncing colorism within its community. The organization is highlighting Afro-Latine/o/a climate justice leaders through its 'Orgullo Afro-Latine/o/a' series.

GreenLatinos reports that Manuel "Manny" Tortuguita Terán, a queer, non-binary, and Indigenous Venezuelan defender, was shot and killed by a Georgia State Patrol Officer while opposing the conversion of the South River (Weelaunee) Forest into a police and fire training facility and film studio. The organization characterizes this as an act of "climate racism" and notes that 13 other forest defenders faced "domestic terrorism" charges. The statement links this event to a broader pattern of violence against land and water protectors, citing that 200 such defenders were killed in Latin America in 2020, a 67% increase from 2019. GreenLatinos argues that preserving natural spaces is essential to remediating climate disasters, citing IPCC findings.

The report identifies a predominantly right-leaning, Spain-based network that drives anti-renewable energy discourse in Spanish. It highlights how these actors use conspiratorial narratives—such as claims that wildfires are intentionally set to clear land for wind farms—and leverage cross-platform tactics to amplify misinformation. The analysis shows that while anti-renewable posts make up less than half of a sampled set, they generate 66% of total engagement, indicating a high impact relative to their volume.

The report identifies a network of Spanish-speaking accounts, primarily right-wing and based in Spain, that disseminate misinformation about renewable energy. Key narratives include claims that wildfires are intentionally set to clear land for wind farms and that renewable technologies harm wildlife or pollute the environment. The analysis reveals that these narratives often originate in other languages, are amplified by influential right-wing figures, and correlate with extreme weather events or policy changes.

GreenLatinos opposes a permitting bill introduced by Senator Joe Manchin and the American Petroleum Institute, claiming it disproportionately harms Latino/a/e and other communities of color. The organization advocates for the passage of the Environmental Justice for All Act and the adoption of the Latino Climate Justice Framework to protect vulnerable populations from fossil fuel pollution.

The statement highlights the high risks faced by environmental defenders in Latin America, noting that 200 deaths were recorded in 2020 alone. It criticizes the lack of effective protection provided by the Escazu Agreement and the 30x30 conservation project, emphasizing that indigenous people and women are disproportionately targeted. The text calls for UN and US government intervention to protect these activists.

A September 2022 report by GreenLatinos based on a Consumer Reports survey finds high interest in electric vehicles (EVs) across all US racial demographics, with communities of color showing equal or greater interest than white consumers. However, systemic barriers—including lack of home charging access for renters in multi-unit dwellings, concerns over maintenance costs among Black and Latino respondents, and a lack of firsthand experience—hinder adoption. The report recommends targeted incentives for used EVs, expanded public and workplace charging infrastructure, and culturally relevant community outreach to accelerate equitable electrification.

A September 2022 report by GreenLatinos, based on a Consumer Reports survey, finds high interest in electric vehicles across all US racial and ethnic groups, including marginalized communities. However, adoption is hindered by systemic barriers. While white and Asian respondents are more concerned with the initial purchase price, Black and Latino respondents are more concerned with maintenance and repair costs. Charging infrastructure is a universal concern, but marginalized groups face greater challenges due to higher rates of renting or living in multi-family housing, and they express higher concerns regarding personal safety at public charging stations. The report emphasizes that personal experience with EVs strongly correlates with purchase intent and recommends targeted financial incentives, expanded public charging, and culturally relevant community outreach to bridge the adoption gap.

The statement advocates for rigorous light-duty vehicle (LDV) standards and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure investment to address the disproportionate exposure of Latino/a/x communities to vehicle pollutants. It highlights that transportation is the largest source of pollution fueling the US climate crisis and notes significant health disparities, such as higher asthma rates among Hispanic children and increased fine particulate matter exposure in California and the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic regions. The document supports the February 2022 "Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards" as a critical step toward a clean transportation future.

The document expresses a mix of support and concern regarding the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. While praising the $369 billion investment in clean energy, environmental justice, and health affordability, the signatories criticize the bill's continued support for fossil fuel leasing and its reliance on carbon capture and nuclear energy. The organizations call for further executive action to freeze oil and gas permits and the passage of the Environmental Justice for All Act to protect frontline communities.

The document advocates for the designation of the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas, as a National Historic Site. It argues that preserving this school—the last remaining segregated school for Mexican-American children in good condition in the southern U.S. borderlands—is essential for addressing the intergenerational trauma of the Jim Crow era and the 'separate but equal' doctrine. The author contends that the erasure of such sites through destruction or conversion into offices contributes to ongoing educational inequalities and that federal recognition would provide dignity to Hispanic and Latino communities while diversifying the National Park system.

GreenLatinos condemns the US Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, stating it undermines the EPA's ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and harms communities of color. The organization links this legal setback to broader human rights issues and climate-induced migration, calling on Congress to pass a $550 billion reconciliation package and invest in a just transition to renewable energy.

GreenLatinos uses the occasion of Juneteenth to highlight the link between systemic racism and environmental injustice, asserting that fossil fuel-based energy sources cause disproportionate harm to Black and Brown communities.