The climate crisis is already impacting Latino/a/e communities across Colorado. From air quality concerns in North Denver to transportation equity challenges, Latine communities are demanding action to protect their health and environment. GreenLatinos Colorado works to create equitable environmental policies through the state legislature and Colorado Public Utilities Commission, focusing on clean transportation, renewable energy, and community health.
Equitable Transportation
Focus Area: Equitable Transportation
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RISE for Environmental Justice
Kansas City, Kansas
Our mission is to bring attention to the community led solutions in resistance to chemical exposures, environmental toxins, environmental racism and ecological destruction- all of which negatively impact the health and well-being of fenceline communities.
https://www.kmuw.org/2025-03-31/city-of-wichita-cuts-community-greenhouse-gas-reduction-goals
PODER – Austin
Austin, Texas
PODER (People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources) is a women-led people of color grassroots organization in East Austin working sincere 1991 to advance environmental, social, and economic justice through community education, advocacy and action.
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025/05/01/transformation-austin-texas-tech-red-state-liberal
https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2024/04/10/susana-almanza-austin-poder.html