In November, President Biden issued an updated draft rule to cut methane and other harmful pollutants from new and existing oil and gas operations. In response to the methane rule update, Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement:

Historical landmarks that have served Latino and Indigenous descendants are facing adverse long-term future, as a group raises awareness.

As policymakers gear for a new year of climate action and climate disasters, it is important for decision-makers to recognize that not everyone suffers the impacts of climate change equally. Latinos are twice as likely to be affected by wildfires, three times more likely to die from heat on the job, more likely to live in hotter neighborhoods, more likely to live in areas exposed to flood risks, less likely to have their neighborhoods protected from sea level rise, as well as more likely to suffer health problems after a flood. Recognizing these facts, 71 percent of Latinos say climate change is affecting their local community.

Making memories in the outdoors is a part of growing up in El Paso. As a kid, my father used to take me out to the desert to hike every Saturday morning. Using the arroyos as our only trails, my love for nature blossomed alongside the desert’s wildflowers. Driving the roads that now cover the landscapes that once brought me closer to my father, I tell my own kids what they used to look like.

Promoting access to nature for underserved communities can improve quality of life while bolstering biodiversity and fighting climate change, according to a new report from the Hispanic Access Foundation.

For the first time ever, Hispanic Access Foundation attended COP27 this November at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt– a huge step in the growth of our climate program!

Today, the Washington Post reported that President Biden plans to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument to protect the ancestral lands of the Fort Mojave Tribe, advancing towards the goal of protecting 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030. In response to the commitment, Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement:

The first time that Mac Cardona met a wildlife biologist she was totally amazed, she couldn’t believe that someone could study cheetahs, and make a living that way.

Latino Conservation Week is almost over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate around Los Angeles.

SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure – whether it’s something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining. Take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the adventure going all weekend long!