Empowering Latino Communities Through
Science, Clean Air, and Community Action
We Breathe
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A Community Science Movement for Clean Air
Advancing Air Quality & Strengthening Communities
The Air We Breathe (El Aire Que Respiramos) initiative brings together Latino communities across the country to better understand and improve local air quality. Through community science, education, and trusted partnerships, we equip residents to collect data, elevate their voices, and take action to reduce pollution and protect the health and well-being of their communities.
Empowering Change
Clean air is essential to community health and well-being. When communities understand air quality and engage in solutions, they can reduce pollution, protect health, and improve quality of life.
Transforming Lives
By connecting communities to air quality data and opportunities for action, we strengthen health, increase awareness, and build a foundation for long-term community well-being.
Making It Happen
We equip communities through education, community science, and partnerships that build understanding, elevate community voice, and inspire action to improve air quality and protect public health.
Check Air Quality in Your Community
Explore real-time air quality data and see how conditions may affect your health.
A Community Science Movement for Clean Air
Turning Data Into Action for Health and Community Well-Being
We engage Latino communities in understanding and improving air quality by creating opportunities for learning, connection, and action—from community science and data collection to advocacy and storytelling that drive awareness and change.
Air quality shapes health, well-being, and quality of life—and communities are essential to improving it. Through The Air We Breathe, Hispanic Access connects residents to tools, data, and partnerships that build understanding and strengthen the connection between people, environment, and health.
Why It Matters
Air pollution is a leading driver of respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological disease—and Latino communities are disproportionately exposed due to where they live, work, and play. Without access to data and pathways for action, communities face barriers to addressing the environmental conditions that impact their health.
How We Create Change
We activate communities through a participatory community science model that builds knowledge and ownership of air quality data. By partnering with residents, local leaders, and organizations, we create opportunities for data collection, shared learning, and advocacy that elevate community voice and drive solutions.
Driving Lasting Impact
When communities understand and act on air quality data, they can reduce exposure, improve health outcomes, and drive lasting change. As Latino communities continue to grow, their leadership will be essential in shaping cleaner air and healthier futures for all.
