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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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April 20, 2023



Earth day 2023
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Latinos have a long history of being stewards of the earth and living off the
land. LULAC--the nation’s oldest Latino civil rights organization-- wants to
continue this legacy of environmentalism and support sustainable policies that
protect the environment and public health.

The LULAC National Assembly passed an environmental justice resolution called the
Declaration of the Principles of Environmental Justice and the Environmental Bill
of Rights in Latino Communities in the United States. This resolution advocated
for environmental justice and climate change action on all levels of government.
LULAC councils proudly stood alongside the residents of Standing Rock. LULAC also
supports efforts to strengthen existing legislation to protect water sources from
pollution, protect communities from exposure to toxic chemicals, and increase
oversight on companies participating in activities that may endanger natural
resources. LULAC supports the Clean Power Plan, the Clean Water Rule, and
legislation to curtail emissions contributing to climate change.

But the fight is not over!

Environmental justice and racial inequity are intertwined issues. In recent years
Latinos around the United States and the world have been disproportionately
impacted by rebuilding efforts natural disasters have caused. According to the
American Lung Association, over half of all U.S. Latinos live in the country’s
most polluted cities. Latino communities are more likely to be located near
pollution sites. We must advocate for climate and environmental justice
solutions. We ask that the current administration continue implementing policies
that include protections for clean air, clean energy, and clean water at the
local, state, and national levels and address the unequal impact of pollution on
black and brown communities. “Accelerating solutions to combat our greatest
threat, climate change, and to activate everyone — governments, citizens, and
businesses — to do their part“ – Earth Day Org.

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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