On the Frontlines of Climate Justice
At the end of June, I attended the National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), one of ecoAmerica’s most active partners. LULAC has been taking bold leadership on climate change...
Category Communications and Engagement
The Hidden Housing Cost of Climate Change
For many Latinos, homeownership symbolizes the hard work and sacrifice that embody the American Dream, offering stability and opportunities for future generations. However, the current housing market presents increasing challenges for Latinos in both maintaining and purchasing homes. One critical, yet often overlooked factor, is climate change...
Climate Health Risks and “Type II Fun”
It’s hot out there. Really hot. Records are being set and people are falling ill. Extreme heat emergencies don’t leave behind graphic scenes of destruction the way that hurricanes and wildfires do, but they are arguably the most severe climate impact in terms of risk to human health...
Climate Chronicles: Empowering Voices in Urban Resilience
I'm thrilled to share a project that's been close to my heart. For the past few months, I've collaborated with the City of District Heights Sustainability Committee to develop an inspiring initiative named "Climate Chronicles: Empowering Voices in Urban Resilience." Now, we're reaching out to you...
Voting for Climate
From time to time, I get asked: what’s the most important thing I can do to address climate change? I always answer with two suggestions: talk about it and vote...
Waiting for Your Gas Furnace to Break?
You might have heard climate advocates sing the praises of heat pumps. They’re incredibly efficient climate-friendly devices that can keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. But replacing the heating and cooling system in your home can get expensive...
31 US Denominations and Religious Groups Launch ONE HOME ONE FUTURE Campaign for Congregations Nationwide
In a historic moment, today 31 US denominations and faith organizations have joined together to launch One Home One Future, a multi-faith campaign to strengthen vitality, relevance, and community connection across generations – to care for our shared home – in local congregations nationwide.
Seeing Beyond Technological Solutions to Climate Change
Most of us feel the responsibility to create a safe and healthy climate for our families and future generations. This includes ensuring a stable climate...
For the Love of Trees
The summer heat has set in. In fact, it’s been some of the most extreme heat the planet has ever seen. As the temperatures rise, so does my concern for our urban trees...
The Sun is Shining on Solar Power!
Long summer days mean that solar power generation is reaching annual peaks in many parts of the country, which makes it a great time to talk about – and advocate for – solar in your area...
New Ideas for Youth Climate Leadership
Young people are leading the climate movement. They have the most at stake, but also the greatest vision for what is needed to secure their future...
Bicycling for Climate Justice in Richmond, VA
It was a cold, crisp November morning when I and 20 other bicyclists set off from our meeting location in the Randolph neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia and headed to the first stop on the 5-mile loop of the Riding the Redlined Climate Justice Bike Tour...
Biking as a Path to Joy, Equity and Climate Solutions
May is National Bike Month, so dust off your favorite pair of wheels and join in! In this episode of Let’s Talk Climate, we talk about the joys of active transportation...
Powerful Words to Live and Breathe By
April is known for Earth Day, but it is also National Poetry Month. So, I’d like to take this opportunity to share an environmental poem that’s been particularly meaningful for me...
Let’s Talk Climate: Award Winning Community Climate Leaders
Over the next few months, we’ll be featuring the fantastic work of climate leaders who were finalists in this year’s American Climate Leadership Awards (ACLA). In this first volume, we’ll hear from Joshua Dedmond (Program Director at Cooperation Jackson) and Doug Siglin (Policy Advisor with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network)...
Women Leading on Climate
My greatest mentors have been women. Teachers, supervisors, academic advisors, and role models. On the recent International Women’s Day, which took place last week, I spent some time reflecting...
I Hate Artificial Grass
Reprinted with permission from Johnathan Parfrey, Climate Resolve. The full article published on February 8th, 2022 can be found here. I hate artificial grass. First, artificial grass is made from petroleum and old tires – think of all the wicked…