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NLCCC REPORT: Attitudes of Latino Voters on Energy Policy and Climate Change

NLCCC REPORT: Attitudes of Latino Voters on Energy Policy and Climate Change

We present to you Attitudes of Latino Voters on Energy Policy and Climate Change: The Results of Initial Multi-State Poll; a report that solidifies our commitment to raise awareness about climate change in Latino communities and build the capacity needed to support local and national advocacy efforts through research, policy, and educational outreach. Over the next few months, the NLCCC will work collaboratively with Latino communities, business leaders, the labor movement and elected officials in these states to mobilize an active constituency for action to address climate change, promote the health and well-being of our communities and stimulate the creation of quality, clean-energy jobs. More »

LATINOS GOING GREEN ~ LOS LATINOS SE VISTEN DE VERDE

LATINOS GOING GREEN- Sustainable Practices for Healthy and Prosperous Communities

We can all do our part to tackle climate change, reduce global warming pollution, save energy and promote healthy and prosperous communities. REDUCING, REUSING and RECYCLING are three key measures that will help us take simple steps to conserve our natural resources, reduce waste and the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) we add to the atmosphere on a daily basis. PRINT OUT the following PDF document, keep it on your fridge and in your office for a daily reminder of simple things you can do to protect our environment for our families and future generations. More »

LOS LATINOS SE VISTEN DE VERDE- MEDIDAS ECOLOGICAS PARA COMUNIDADES SALUDABLES Y PROSPERAS

Todos podemos tomar pasos simples para luchar contra el cambio climático, reducir el calentamiento global, la contaminación que producimos, y el consumo de energía. REDUCIR, REUSAR y RECICLAR, son tres medidas claves que al seguirlas vestirán a nuestras comunidades de verde, haciéndolas más saludables y prósperas. IMPRIMA la siguiente hoja y pónganla en su refrigeradora, en su trabajo u oficina. Esta le ayudará a seguir medidas que puede implementar para conservar los recursos naturales, reducir la basura y la cantidad de los principales causantes del calentamiento global que añadimos a la atmósfera a diario; los Gases de Efecto Invernadero (GEI). More »

FACT SHEETS/ HOJAS INFORMATIVAS

LATINOS AND GLOBAL WARMING: HOW LATINOS WILL BE AFFECTED AND HOW TO TAKE ACTION

LOS LATINOS Y EL CALENTAMIENTO GLOBAL- CÓMO SE VERÁN AFECTADOS LOS LATINOS Y CÓMO ACTUAR

MISSED ONE OF OUR BRIEFINGS? CHECK OUT SOME OF THE PRESENTATIONS

NLCCC BRIEFING IN NEW YORK, NY

An Environmental Justice Climate Change Policy

Dr. Nicky Sheats discusses the Impacts of Global Warming on Residents in Urban Areas: • Increased number of deaths due to heat. • Increased amount of air pollution. • Detrimental impacts of extreme weather events that are not mitigated due to a lack of resources. More »

NY- Bronx Initiative for Energy and the Environment

Tackling Global Warming in the Bronx- BIEE Environmental Goals: 1. TO ENCOURAGE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES 2. TO IMPROVE AIR AND WATER QUALITY IN THE SOUTH BRONX 3. TO RECLAIM CONTAMINATED LAND TO FURTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE BOROUGH More »

NLCCC BRIEFING IN PHILADELPHIA, PA at NPRC PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE

The New Economy: Saving Energy, Growing Jobs

Presenter: Dr. Gabriela D. Lemus, NLCCC Chair and Executive Director of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) A “Green” economy is one that takes into account the scope of environmental need, combines it with the scope of economic potential and is implemented with some needed government action. A healthier environment comes from innovative collaborative relationships among government, labor, private industry and the environmental movement. More »

NLCCC BRIEFING IN ORLANDO, FL at LCLAA's NATIONAL CONVENTION

Climate Change and the New Economy: Saving Energy, Growing Jobs Community Forum

On behalf of the United Steel Workers (USW) and the Blue Green Alliance, Roxanne Brown talks about climate change, how it impacts Latinos, the need for economic revitalization and what green jobs for America means: Better Jobs, Better Energy Choices, and a Better Future for our Children. In this great presentation she talks about “Green Job” employment potential in States with highest Latino Population and those states with the largest growth of Latinos. More »

NLCCC BRIEFING IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM- UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Climate Change & Latinos in New Mexico

Professor Eileen Gauna discusses climate change and global warming in New Mexico and how it affects Latinos. More »

NLCCC BRIEFING IN RALEIGH, NC- EL PUEBLO, INC.

¿QUE SON LOS TRABAJOS VERDES?

Amanda Zidek-Vanega del Centro Solar de Carolina del Norte nos explica lo que es la la energía renovable y los trabajos verdes. More »

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN- THE APPRENTICESHIP ADVANTAGE

What is an apprenticeship and what can workers gain from it? The Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training joined us to talk about the training opportunities offered and the benefits of an apprenticeship. Bureau Chieft Kathryn Castelloes states: - You are able to learn a skill while you are earning a paycheck - You receive a progressive wage scale- the more skills you have the higher the wages - You receive nationally recognized credentials - You can get certifications as: Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Lineman, Correctional Officer, Police Officer, etc. More »

Energy Efficiency

"Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home"
DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website. Provides tips to save money at home and on the road.

En Español
"El Ahorro de Energia- Sugerencias para ahorrar energia y dinero en el hogar. Este es un documento del Departamento de Energía que preservará nuestros recursos naturales, protegerá el medio ambiente y le ayudará a aumentar la eficiencia energética de su hogar. Aumentar la eficiencia energética en su casa le rendirá beneficios económicos a largo plazo al ahorrarle de un 10 a un 50 por ciento de lo que usted actualmente gasta en energía.

La Comisión Federal de Comercio

Ahorros de energía en el hogar: Cambios cotidianos para Conservar Energía en la Casa. La Comisión Federal de Comercio tiene información importante que lo puede ayudar a ahorrar dinero en cada habitación o cuarto de su casa.

STUDIES AND REPORTS

JUSTICE IN THE AIR- Tracking Toxic Pollution from America’s Industries and Companies to our States, Cities, and Neighborhoods

With climate change threatening our way of life, dirty air triggering asthma, and industrial pollutants causing cancer, the nation is more motivated than ever before to take a hard look at the problems we face and seek new approaches that can better secure the future of the planet and save lives. This report contributes to that lofty goal. In it, we go beyond tracking the countrys biggest industrial polluters. And we go beyond saying which regions have the dirtiest air. While important, that's been done before. By Michael Ash, James K. Boyce, Grace Chang, Manuel Pastor, Justin Scoggins, and Jennifer Tran More »

THE CLIMATE GAP

Inequalities in How Climate Change Hurts Americans & How to Close the Gap More »