30 October 2024
MSN: Report: CA Latinos fishing for subsistence eat twice the legal limit of mercury
Hispanic families who fish to put food on the table are disproportionately affected by mercury, which accumulates in seafood in Southern California. Surveys at 10 piers in Los Angeles and Orange counties found 60% of…
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07 November 2024
NEW LINES MAGAZINE: The Risks of Wildfire Smoke Exposure During Pregnancy Are Becoming Clearer
The sky was black as Roshny B. Martuscelli hurried from the driveway into the house, her 2-year-old and 8-month-old children in tow. The flames of several wildfires were burning miles away from their Oregon home,…
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11 December 2024
MSN: Wildfire toolkit helps California Hispanic families prepare
Low-income Latino communities often bear the brunt of wildfires, so the Hispanic Access Foundation offers a wildfire management toolkit and video series to help families and policymakers prepare. So far this year, more than 1…
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21 November 2024
HISPANOS UNIDOS: Celebrating World Fisheries Day: Latinos’ Growing Role in U.S. Fisheries and the Need for Change
San Diego, CA- As the world celebrates World Fisheries Day, it’s a timely moment to recognize the vital contributions of Latinos to U.S. fisheries. Whether fishing recreationally along San Diego’s coastlines or working in seafood…
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26 December 2024
PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: Hispanic pastors across TX, U.S. wanted for leadership network
The deadline to apply is approaching for pastors who want to participate in the 2025 Hispanic Leadership Network. The 10-month program teaches leadership skills to Latino pastors in Texas and elsewhere around the U.S. and…
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20 September 2024
SPECTRUM NEWS 1: Latino Conservation Week helps community find connection and careers in the outdoors
A national movement to provide the Latino community a chance to get outdoors near their homes is highlighted this week. What You Need To Know Latino Conservation Week runs Sept. 14 to Sept. 22 this…
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