The Environment

Latin America Demonstrates Leadership at COP23

Several specific countries are playing leading roles and standing out for their work among other developing nations around the world.

  • Nov 25, 2017
  • 11:10 AM

Our Power PR Campaign Arrives in Puerto Rico to Join Just Recovery Efforts and Assess Impact of Jones Act

#OurPowerPR was launched in New York to support Puerto Ricans with a just recovery for the island in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

  • Nov 21, 2017
  • 8:33 AM

En Puerto Rico, agencias de gobierno no actúan ante peligros que conllevan los generadores eléctricos

“La gente no quiere escuchar”, se queja la presidenta de la Junta de Calidad Ambiental ante los conflictos vecinales, problemas de salud y seguridad que crean los aparatos.

  • Nov 13, 2017
  • 10:23 AM

José Gualinga: Estado neocolonial y educación indígena

Este proyecto de entrevistas recoge la palabra viva, experiencias y luchas de varios representantes importantes del pueblo originario Kichwa de Sarayaku, en la Amazonía ecuatoriana.

  • Oct 19, 2017
  • 10:54 PM

Puerto Rican Energy Researchers Excluded From Island’s Energy Transition Deliberations

Letters have been sent, but the government had not responded.

  • Oct 16, 2017
  • 5:47 PM

For California’s GHOST TOWN, SB 100 Clean Energy Legislation Would Be Breath of Fresh Air

It’s time for California to correct years of environmental injustice.

  • Sep 15, 2017
  • 8:08 AM

Coachella’s Ugly Legacy: Lack of Clean Water for Mexican and Mexican American Communities

In the land of music festivals and gold courses, access to water is scarce for some.

  • Aug 20, 2017
  • 2:27 PM

Why Ecocide Should Become an International Crime

We must be Gaia’s voice—the voice of the Earth.

  • Apr 6, 2017
  • 8:35 AM

Why Are Latinos Being Left Out of California’s Clean Energy Revolution?

“Our community is fighting a plan to build yet another dirty gas-fired power plant on our coast.”

  • Mar 4, 2017
  • 11:10 AM

Ecuador’s Struggle for Environmental Rights (PODCAST)

Latino Rebels Radio: February 4, 2017

  • Feb 4, 2017
  • 2:34 PM

In the Age of Trump, New RISE Docuseries Chronicles Indigenous Resistance Movements

Fighting against environmental racism, maintaining sovereignty, the byproducts of corporate development and Big Oil, and the lingering psychological traumas of colonialism.

  • Jan 31, 2017
  • 2:10 PM

Why Were More Than 60 People Arrested in Puerto Rico for Protesting the Depositing of Coal Ash?

“We expect more protestors, including a coalition of women who will be joining the manifestations in solidarity with Peñuelas.”

  • Nov 24, 2016
  • 11:26 AM

Environmental Disaster Waiting to Explode in Puerto Rico

On the island of Puerto Rico, 20 out of the 27 landfills are considered illegal dumps violating required federal regulations.

  • Aug 8, 2016
  • 12:43 PM

Rostros del arte kichwa: Ariruma Kowii y su poesía para construir el futuro

“Para mí, el referente principal es la realidad de mi pueblo, de mi entorno.”

  • Jun 29, 2016
  • 7:00 AM

Rostros del arte kichwa: Eriberto Gualinga y sus documentales de la selva

Nos tildan de un pueblo problemático, un pueblo peligroso. Quería mostrar la otra cara de mi pueblo: un pueblo pacífico que reclama derechos.

  • Jun 28, 2016
  • 9:00 AM

Bernie Sanders Rally in Puerto Rico (VIDEO)

“The people of the United States cannot continue a colonial-type relationship with the people of Puerto Rico.”

  • May 16, 2016
  • 3:24 PM

Hillary Rodham Trump

Why some people on the left will never vote for the presumptive Democratic nominee.

  • Apr 6, 2016
  • 9:32 AM

Administración García Padilla y EPA acuerdan enmendar contrato de AES tras bastidores

Abrió las puertas para que se dispongan millones de toneladas de desperdicios tóxicos en vertederos de la isla y allanó el camino para que AES se economice millones de dólares.

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • 10:03 AM

How Hillary’s Honduras Policy Killed Berta Cáceres (VIDEO)

When a military coup removed the president of Honduras in 2009, Sec. Clinton was forced to choose between democracy and business interests. You already know which she chose.

  • Mar 15, 2016
  • 1:27 PM

Prometieron empleos… y trajeron cenizas

Sobre dos millones de toneladas de cenizas tóxicas descartadas por la planta de generación eléctrica AES en Guayama fueron convertidas en relleno para nuevas urbanizaciones y vías.

  • Mar 9, 2016
  • 8:51 AM

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