California

GreenLatinos is committed to building a California that meets the social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental needs of Latine, Indigenous, and other communities of color. Through advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels, we coordinate action, share resources, and conduct research to address our most pressing priorities.

Core Issues

Budget Advocacy

Budgets are moral documents. Historically, they have either deepened or alleviated the effects of disinvestment and environmental harm in nuestra comunidad. GreenLatinos engages our network in shaping state and federal budget processes—especially around reconciliation, appropriations, and resisting harmful rescissions.

Community-Oriented Research

Quantitative And qualitative data for Latine community issues is often lacking or out of reach for everyday community members. We seek to support innovative research and connect our network to up-to-date, accessible information for their every day and campaign priorities.

Nature Defense and Equitable Access to Nature

From the Sierra Nevadas to the deserts of Death Valley, California's ecosystems support some of the richest biodiversity in the country and provide vital services—like flood protection and carbon sequestion—to frontline communities. Yet due to a legacy of redlining and disinvestment, many Latine communities lack access to parks, public lands, and waterways. We envision a future where people and nature thrive together.

Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Latine communities are disproportionately affected by climate change and the polluting industries driving it. We work to protect Latines and farmworkers from extreme heat and weather while opposing false climate solutions that harm our communities.

Safe and Affordable Access to Drinking Water

In places like the San Joaquin Valley, many Latines still lack access to safe drinking water due to pollution and declining aquifers. Essential water infrastructure remains out of reach for low-income communities—we believe access to clean water is a basic human right.

Clean Air and Transportation Justice

Many of California's communities lack reliable, equitable transportation options. Car-dependent development and the placement of high-pollution transportation corridors in low-income neighborhoods contribute to environmental injustice and poor air quality in Latine communities.

California News & Events

California Advances Landmark Protections for the San Joaquin Valley, Expanding Access and Safeguarding Nature-Deprived Communities

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/22/2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Edder Díaz Martínez, Communications Director, 602-832-6039, [email protected]

FRESNO, California — Pedro Hernández, California State Director for GreenLatinos, issued the following statement following the announcement of “State Parks Forward."

In a testament to the growing momentum behind the park equity movement, California State Parks and the Natural Resources Agency have announced “State Parks Forward,” the largest expansion of the state park system in decades. This initiative commits to expanding the nation’s largest state park system by more than 30,000 acres, including the creation of three new state parks spanning nearly 330 miles across the headwaters and floor of the San Joaquin Valley:

San Joaquin River Parkway State Park
Dust Bowl Camp State Park
Feather River Parkway State Park

“The San Joaquin Valley is more than flyover country—it is a region that has lost much of its native ecosystem, yet remains an essential pillar of life for both human and wildlife communities across California. These new designations will strengthen protection and stewardship, safeguarding critical ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge and wildlife habitat, while advancing the state’s commitment to closing the “nature gap” in one of the state’s most underserved regions.

As a lifelong resident, I know these three new sites will play a critical role in closing that gap by expanding equitable access to nature, restoring critical habitats, and ensuring that more families can benefit from safe, nearby outdoor spaces. Across the San Joaquin Valley, communities have long faced disproportionate barriers to parks, open space, and environmental investment - all while experiencing some of the highest rates of cumulative pollution burdens.

Together, these parks reflect a more inclusive vision for California’s state park system—one that recognizes both ecological value and lived experience. This historic initiative marks a transformative commitment to conservation, public access, and park equity, ensuring that communities across the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California can experience the many benefits of protected lands and outdoor spaces for generations to come.”

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VerdeLatinos (NOTA: GreenLatinos es UNA PALABRA) es una comunidad activa de líderes latinos, envalentonados por el poder y la sabiduría de nuestra cultura, unidos para exigir equidad y desmantelar el racismo, con recursos para ganar nuestras batallas ambientales, de conservación y de justicia climática, y motivados para asegurar nuestras políticas, Liberación económica, cultural y ambiental.

VerdeLatinos (NOTA: GreenLatinos es UNA PALABRA) es una comunidad activa de líderes latinos/a/e, envalentonados por el poder y la sabiduría de nuestra cultura, unidos para exigir equidad y desmantelar el racismo, con recursos para ganar nuestra justicia ambiental, batallas de conservación, climáticas e impulsadas a asegurar nuestra Liberación política, económica, cultural y ambiental.

Every Day Is Earth Day in Our Comunidades

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Community members on the Southeast Environmental Task Force Boat Tour.

This Earth Month, we want to take a moment to share and celebrate what our comunidades have been building across the country.

In the past six months, GreenLatinos partners across Chicago, Los Angeles, and Albuquerque have been doing what Latinos have always done: taking care of the land, feeding our neighbors, and investing in the youth around us.

Here's a look at what that work looks like on the ground.

The numbers

7,600+ community members showed up. 13,000+ pounds of fresh food were distributed. 611,000+ pounds of organic waste were diverted from landfills. 201 trees are in the ground. 3,500+ volunteer hours were logged by neighbors who chose to give their time to this work.

Gracias to our comunidades across the country for their work!

chicago

People for Environmental Restoration & Riverfront Organization (PERRO) holding a community event at the Canal Origins park restoration project in partnership with the Chicago Park District.

In Chicago, residents are helping design the future of Canal Origins Park from the ground up. More than 100 community members joined boat tours, walking tours, and design conversations to share their vision for the space, all led by our partners at PERRO. Students at the Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC) are learning in brand new outdoor classrooms, including Geodesic domes and Community gardens. Stay tuned to see exciting updates from Centro San Bonifacio and Southeast Environmental Task Force!

los Angeles

Community members collaborating and sharing their vision for Aliso Pico Recreation Center with Proyecto Pastoral.

In Los Angeles, a community garden opened in Pico Union and became a gathering place almost immediately thanks to our friends at Cultiva LA. Over 1,200 people joined events there in just a few months. Youth with the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps planted 201 trees in Pico Rivera and were recognized by the city for their work. Our partners at LA Compost diverted over 611,000 pounds of organic waste from landfills, turning it into soil that feeds more gardens and more community. We are rooting for our amigues at Proyecto Pastoral as they continue to dream and plan their vision for Aliso Pico Recreation Center!

Alburquerque

A group gathered at the SouthWest Organizing Project community garden space.

In Albuquerque, the Southwest Organizing Project and the Semilla Project distributed nearly 12,000 pounds of fresh food, grew over 2,000 plant starts, and welcomed thousands of neighbors to Loma Linda Community Farm. Eighteen BIPOC youth graduated also from a pre-apprenticeship in agriculture and urban forestry, earning certifications in CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and wildfire mitigation. And CESOSS brought hundreds of K-5 students into hands-on learning about acequias, soil, and water, the same systems their ancestors built and maintained for generations. Yes! Housing continued to build the infrastructure for a new orchard.

This is what our people have always known

As Amanda Pantoja, our Urban Greening Initiative Coordinator, put it: "Our neighborhoods have been caring for the Earth for generations, and this stewardship continues every day in our Latino households and communities."

This Earth Month, we're proud to celebrate that. These are not new ideas, but concepts and practices our comunidades have been practicing all along.

Want to continue supporting our work across the country and make a real impact? Make a donation today AQUÍ. 

GreenLatinos Celebrates Earth Month by Highlighting Community-Led Climate Action Across Chicago, Los Angeles, and Albuquerque

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GreenLatinos’ Urban Greening Initiative Shows Climate Resilience Starts at Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/22/26
MEDIA CONTACT: Cumbia Padilla, Communications Coordinator, 707-382-8113, [email protected]

[Los Angeles, California] — April 2026 — In celebration of Earth Month, GreenLatinos is proud to share the growing impact of its Urban Greening Initiative, a community-driven effort advancing climate resilience, environmental justice, and authentic local stewardship across Chicago, Los Angeles, and Albuquerque.

From expanding urban tree canopy and community gardens to bolstering youth workforce development programs and neighborhood compost hubs, the initiative has delivered measurable environmental and community benefits from its launch in August 2025 to this spring.

Over the past six months, the program has:

Engaged more than 7,600 community members
Hosted 350+ community events, workshops, and site activations
Diverted 611,306+ pounds of organic waste from landfills
Distributed approximately 13,000 pounds of fresh food
Logged 3,500+ volunteer hours
Planted 201 trees and 35+ perennial plants since the start of the program
Reclaimed 7.44 million gallons of water
Prevented 161.22 tons of CO₂ emissions annually

“During Earth Month, we celebrate the real impact of our urban greening initiatives. When we invest resources directly into the hands of our communities, our planet heals,” said Amanda Pantoja, Urban Greening Initiative Coordinator with GreenLatinos. “Our neighborhoods have been caring for the Earth for generations, and this stewardship continues every day in our Latino households and communities. Seeing our people lead urban greening projects with their own vision and hands shows that climate resilience is not just a goal—it is a reality we are building together.”

Across Los Angeles, GreenLatinos’ grantees planted over 200 trees, opened a community garden in the Pico-Union/Westlake area, provided job training for frontline youth, and built a robust composting infrastructure that has diverted more than 611,000 pounds of organic waste. “Investing in solutions for our most nature-deprived communities unlocks the full potential of both the community and our planet,” said Pedro Hernández, GreenLatinos’ California State Program Director. “These projects demonstrate that nature can heal while cultivating the next generation of frontline leaders to steward our future.”

In Albuquerque, local organizations distributed nearly 12,000 pounds of fresh food, trained 18 BIPOC youth in agriculture and urban forestry, and expanded food forests, compost systems, and irrigation infrastructure. “Urban greening and urban farming have been vital to our communities in Albuquerque. Not only do these projects feed those in need, they build stronger bonds, teach the next generations about our traditional connections with the land, and help mitigate the inequitable effects of climate change," said Carlos Matutes, New Mexico State Program Director.

In Chicago, projects advanced community green spaces, environmental learning areas for children, and restoration planning through partnerships with local institutions and residents. “In Chicago, we’re investing in community-driven projects that are turning some of our most environmentally burdened neighborhoods into healthier, greener spaces,” said Lucy Contreras, Illinois State Program Director with GreenLatinos. “Our awardees are reclaiming land, revitalizing their communities, and expanding access to nature in areas that have long been overburdened by pollution and disinvestment.”

This Earth Month, GreenLatinos reaffirms its commitment to investing in frontline communities and supporting solutions that are community-led, culturally grounded, and built for long-term climate resilience.

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California Progress for the People Town Hall

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Nominado para liderar las tierras públicas se mantiene firme en la privatización

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El nominado Director de la Bureau of Land Management Director, Steve Pearce oído ante el Comité del Senado

Washington DC - El martes 25 de febrero, el Comité de Energía y Recursos Naturales del Senado celebró una audiencia para considerar la nominación del excongresista Steve Pearce para dirigir la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM, por sus siglas en inglés). Esta agencia administra 245 millones de acres de tierras públicas nacionales, incluidos 14.9 millones de acres en California, 13.5 millones de acres en Nuevo México, 12.1 millones de acres en Arizona, 8.35 millones de acres en Colorado y 22.8 millones de acres en Utah. Estas tierras abarcan numerosos monumentos nacionales, áreas de importancia cultural, ecológica e histórica y otras tierras recreativas federales. Steve Pearce asistió aparentemente sin estar preparado para responder a preguntas críticas relacionadas con las regulaciones aplicadas por la BLM y sin estar dispuesto a rechazar sus esfuerzos impopulares para vender tierras públicas, los cuales son rechazados por una abrumadora mayoría bipartidista.

En respuesta, GreenLatinos instó a los senadores a oponerse a su nominación y emite las siguientes declaraciones:

“Nuevo México, lamentablemente, está muy familiarizado con lo enormemente descalificado que está el Sr. Pearce para administrar las tierras públicas bajo la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM). Él ha ganado personalmente millones de dólares mediante cuestionables ventas de arrendamientos de petróleo y gas, ha mostrado un total desprecio por la ley al talar árboles ilegalmente en el Bosque Nacional Lincoln y aboga abiertamente por vender tierras públicas a intereses corporativos extractivos. El Sr. Pearce representa un peligro inminente para nuestro medio ambiente, la preservación de las tierras públicas y la misión multifacética de la BLM”, dijo Carlos Matutes, director estatal de Nuevo México para GreenLatinos, con sede en Albuquerque, NM.

“Sobre el Monumento Nacional Chuckwalla, el Sr. Pearce no dio en el blanco. Cuando se le pidió reunirse con la Comisión Intertribal de Chuckwalla, Pearce recordó haberse convertido en una voz para las Tribus en Washington, DC. Esta es una visión inapropiada e incorrecta de la relación de gobierno a gobierno de los Estados Unidos con las naciones tribales soberanas. El Sr. Pearce legalmente no es, ni nadie querría que fuera, una voz para otra nación soberana. GreenLatinos apoya inequívocamente las relaciones de la Comisión Intertribal con Chuckwalla. Agradecemos al Senador Padilla por su compromiso con los valores de alianza con los miembros de la Comisión y aplaudimos al Senador Gallego preguntando para una promesa de honrar el Monumento Nacional de Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon,” dijo Pedro Hernández, Director del Programa Estatal de California para GreenLatinos con sede en Fresno, CA.

“Pearce el Contaminador está superando las expectativas que vienen con ese nombre. Él afirmó no estar familiarizado con la ampliamente respaldada Regla de Prevención del Desperdicio de Metano administrada por la agencia que ha sido nominado para dirigir, porque no está dispuesto a admitir que la polución es su prioridad. El Director de la BLM debería ofrecer una certeza inequívoca de que esta regla será cumplida”, dijo Meisei Gonzalez, Defensor de Justicia Climática y Aire Limpio para GreenLatinos con sede en Salt Lake City, UT.

“Cuando fue presionado sobre sus declaraciones pasadas en apoyo a la venta de tierras públicas, Steve Pearce dijo: ‘No estoy tan seguro de haber cambiado’. Está claro que seguiría el liderazgo del principal promotor de la privatización de tierras públicas, el Senador Mike Lee. El Sr. Pearce debió haber dicho, fuerte y claramente, que no apoya la venta o transferencia de tierras públicas. No lo hizo. Como señaló el Senador John Hickenlooper, ‘Si alguien se revela a sí mismo, créanle’. Si la mayoría que apoya las tierras públicas esperaba que el Sr. Pearce atenuaría sus preocupaciones sobre su nominación, la audiencia de hoy fue un fracaso”, dijo Ean Thomas Tafoya, Vicepresidente de Programas Estatales para GreenLatinos con sede en Denver, CO.

“Steve Pearce es una amenaza para las tradiciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas de cocinar carne asada con seres queridos, la caza de temporada y contar historias alrededor de la fogata en tierras públicas. El Senador Ruben Gallego articuló el peligro de vender tierras públicas: que lugares cercanos y de calidad para que las personas trabajadoras puedan pescar, cazar y acampar se conviertan en fincas privadas como segundas y terceras residencias para los más pudientes. Esta amenaza se ve reforzada por las medidas del Departamento del Interior para impedir que los inmigrantes y el 22% de los estadounidenses que hablan un idioma distinto del inglés en casa accedan a las tierras recreativas nacionales. Merecemos un Director de la BLM que actúe con la responsabilidad de garantizar el acceso a las tierras públicas para nuestros hijos, bisnietos y las generaciones venideras; Steve Pearce no es esa persona”, dijo Olivia Juarez, Director del Programa de Tierras Públicas para GreenLatinos con sede en Salt Lake City, UT.

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GreenLatinos (NOTA: GreenLatinos es UNA PALABRA) convoca a una comunidad activa de líderes ambientales, de conservación y de justicia climática, arraigada en el poder y la sabiduría de nuestra cultura, unida para impulsar nuestras prioridades y motivada a asegurar nuestra liberación política, económica, cultural y ambiental.

Public Land Leader Nominee Unwavering on Privatization

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Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee Steve Pearce Heard in Senate Committee

Washington DC - On Tuesday, February 25, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of former Congressman Steve Pearce to serve as the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This agency administers 245 million acres of national public lands, including 14.9 million acres in California, 13.5 million acres in New Mexico, 12.1 million acres in Arizona, 8.35 million acres in Colorado, and 22.8 million acres in Utah. These lands encompass numerous national monuments, areas of cultural, ecological, and historical significance, and other federal recreational lands. Pearce attended the hearing apparently unprepared to respond to critical questions pertaining to regulations enforced by the BLM and unwilling to disavow his long supported efforts to sell off public lands, which are opposed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority.

In response, GreenLatinos urged Senators to oppose his nomination and issues the following statements:

“New Mexico is unfortunately very familiar with how massively unqualified Mr. Pearce is to steward public lands under the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). He has personally made millions of dollars from questionable oil and gas lease sales, has shown utter disregard for the law by illegally cutting trees in the Lincoln National Forest, and openly advocates to sell public lands to extractive corporate interests. Mr. Pearce is an imminent danger to our environment, preservation of public lands, and the multifaceted mission of the BLM,” said Carlos Matutes, Albuquerque, NM-based New Mexico State Director for GreenLatinos.

“On Chuckwalla National Monument, Pearce missed the bullseye. When asked to meet with the Chuckwalla Inter-Tribal Commission, Pearce recalled becoming a voice for Tribes in DC. This is an inappropriate and incorrect view of the United States’ government-to-government relationship with sovereign tribal nations. Mr. Pearce legally is not, nor would anyone want him to be, a voice for another sovereign nation. GreenLatinos unequivocally supports the Inter-Tribal Commission’s relationships with Chuckwalla. We thank Senator Padilla for his compromiso to kinship values with the Commission members and applaud Senator Gallego for asking assurance for honoring Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, ” said Pedro Hernández, Fresno, CA-based California State Program Director for GreenLatinos.

“Polluter Pearce is exceeding the expectations that come with this name. Mr. Pearce claimed unfamiliarity with the broadly supported Methane Waste Prevention Rule administered by the agency he is nominated to lead because he is unwilling to admit that pollution is his prerogative. The BLM Director should deliver unequivocal certainty that this rule will be abided by,” said Meisei Gonzalez, Salt Lake City, UT-based Climate Justice and Clean Air Advocate for GreenLatinos.

“When pressed on his past statements supporting the sale of public lands, Steve Pearce dicho, ‘I’m not so sure that I’ve changed.’ It is clear that he would follow the lead of the foremost public land sell-off proponent, Senator Mike Lee. Mr. Pearce should have said, loudly and clearly, that he does not support the sale or transfer of public lands. He did not. As Senator John Hickenlooper remarked, ‘If someone reveals themself, believe them.’ If the pro-public land majority was expecting Mr. Pearce to soften their concerns about his nominations, today’s hearing was a failure,” said Ean Thomas Tafoya, Denver, CO-based Vice President of State Programs for GreenLatinos.

“Steve Pearce is a threat to Hispanic and Latino community traditions of cooking carne asada with loved ones, seasonal hunting, and telling stories around the campfire on public lands. Senator Ruben Gallego articulated the danger of selling off public lands: nearby, quality places for working-class people to go fishing, hunting, and camping are being fenced off as private second- and third-home estates for the wealthiest. This threat is aided by the Department of the Interior’s moves to prevent immigrants and the 22% of Americans who speak a language other than English at home from accessing federal recreational lands. We deserve a BLM Director who will act with the responsibility to deliver public land access to our children, great-grandchildren, and generations to come; Steve Pearce is not that person,” said Olivia Juarez, Salt Lake City, UT-based Public Land Program Director for GreenLatinos.

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ICE targeting Latino LA County park staff undermines community safety and access to parks

Pedro Hernández

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LOS ANGELES - Pedro Hernández, California State Program Manager for GreenLatinos, issued the following statement following the harassment of two Los Angeles County park staff at Whittier Narrows.

“Yesterday’s harassment of two Latino Los Angeles County Parks staff at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is an unacceptable continuation of ICE’s activities. This incident is not isolated; there have been multiple reports of harassment involving state natural resource agency staff operating clearly marked vehicles. This disturbing trend represents an attempted reversal of years of advocacy that have worked to make equitable park access a priority in California.

But we will not go back. All Californians—regardless of background—deserve to feel safe in our parks and in their communities, free from intimidation or fear. Despite these actions, GreenLatinos will continue to work to ensure our communities and green spaces remain safe, welcoming, and accessible for all.”

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House Bipartisan Action Begins to Uphold Congressional Authority and Largely Rejects Trump Budget Cuts

Pedro Hernández

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FRESNO, California. - Pedro Hernández, California State Program Manager for GreenLatinos, issued the following statement following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of a package of three appropriations bills that fund the bulk of the federal government’s environmental protection and clean energy programs, including the Commerce–Justice–Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment measures.

“The U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of this package of three appropriations bills is an important step toward protecting essential programs and staff that directly affect the health and economic stability of Latino communities across California. Bipartisan action to reject the most severe proposed cuts helps ensure that Congress—not the Trump administration—directs how taxpayer dollars are spent.

For Latino communities that have long borne the brunt of pollution and chronic underinvestment, advancing and safeguarding federal funding is not optional—it is critical. These investments support historic preservation, public lands, clean air and water, resilient infrastructure, and improved public health, while helping to address legacy environmental injustices. As this package moves to the Senate, it is essential that lawmakers continue to uphold strong funding levels and enforce guardrails that prevent the misuse or withholding of resources our communities depend on.”

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Los votantes de California se unen en apoyo de la Proposición 50 para proteger sus derechos ambientales

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PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA:
11/06/25

CONTACTO DE PRENSA:
Edder Díaz Martínez,
Director de Comunicaciones
602-832-6039

Celebramos y reafirmamos nuestro compromiso de exigir cuentas a los funcionarios electos ante nuestras comunidades.

FRESNO, Calif. — A principios de esta semana, los votantes de California aprobaron de forma abrumadora la Proposición 50, reafirmando la protección de las comunidades latinas frente a la continua degradación ambiental y climática. Además, facilitará un mayor acceso a las tierras, océanos y aguas públicas, mejorando así el bienestar físico y mental de nuestras comunidades.

En reacción a los resultados de las elecciones del martes, el director del programa GreenLatinos California, Pedro Hernández, emite la siguiente declaración:

“Las elecciones de ayer reafirmaron que los latinos y los californianos se mantienen firmes en la defensa de sus derechos civiles, ambientales y humanos. Si bien nos tomamos un momento para celebrar esta fuerza colectiva, también debemos renovar nuestro compromiso de exigir cuentas a los funcionarios electos ante las comunidades a las que sirven. Mientras el país enfrenta el cierre de gobierno más largo de su historia, este momento nos recuerda que nuestra resiliencia y unidad son más importantes que nunca para construir un futuro justo y equitativo. - Pedro Hernández, Director del Programa de GreenLatinos California.

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2025 California Ocean Day GreenLatinos Priorities

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GreenLatinos celebra la aprobación de la EPA de la exención para los estándares de automóviles y camiones de California

Andrea Marpillero Colomina

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WASHINGTON - La EPA de EE.UU. concedió las solicitudes del estado de California para exenciones de preferencia de la Ley de Aire Limpio para los estándares Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) y Heavy-Duty Low NO_incógnita Estándares Ómnibus (HDO). Estas normas tienen el potencial de proteger a millones de personas de la peligrosa contaminación emitida por los nuevos turismos, camiones y SUV, y por los nuevos camiones pesados, que son los mayores emisores de emisiones.

La Ley de Aire Limpio incluye una disposición de exención de larga data que permite a California adoptar estándares de transporte limpio que son más estrictos que los estándares federales. Otros estados (Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nueva Jersey, Nuevo México, Nueva York, Oregón, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington y el Distrito de Columbia) han adoptado los estándares ACCII. Junto con California, estas geografías representan el 33% del mercado de vehículos nuevos de Estados Unidos. Nueve de estos estados también han adoptado los estándares HDO.

En respuesta, la asesora de política, investigación y análisis de datos de GreenLatinos, Andrea Marpillero-Colomina, PhD., emitió la siguiente declaración:

“Celebramos que la EPA haya dado este paso crucial para proteger a millones de personas de los impactos dañinos de la contaminación vehicular, aunque sea en el último momento de la administración, después de que a principios de este año se finalizaran regulaciones federales menos inspiradoras. Esta es una victoria importante para las poblaciones más afectadas por la contaminación; Las comunidades latinas tienen más probabilidades de vivir en “zonas de muerte del diésel”, donde las emisiones de los camiones crean un mayor riesgo de enfermedades pulmonares, asma y cáncer. Los niños latinos visitan la sala de emergencias debido al asma al doble que los niños blancos no hispanos y tienen un 40% más de probabilidades de morir de asma.

Ahora que la EPA ha aprobado estas exenciones clave, California y los demás estados que han adoptado las normas ACCII y HDO pueden perseguir sus objetivos de reducir la contaminación del aire procedente de los vehículos y proteger a las comunidades de daños; salvar vidas, mejorar los resultados de salud y proteger el futuro de este planeta”.

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