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“Global warming and energy may be the hot news topics of the day, but Latino communities””which are disproportionately affected by issues of environmental degradation and climate change””have been largely left out of the debate.
Part of the problem may be that Latinos generally don’t think of the environment as a bread and butter issue. But it’s this kind of thinking that is hurting our community. That’s why Latinos should use the momentum of Hispanic Heritage Month to begin galvanizing around an issue that’s truly central to the health of the community””global warming.”
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