Inspiration: Mexican American activist Jovita Idar
By Isabella Deza, Alliance Intern from George Mason University Long before it was considered acceptable for a woman, much less a Mexican American woman, to speak up, Jovita Idar courageously …
Bad News: All the convincing you’ll need to ditch bottled water for good
Experts are sounding the alarm about bottled water and potential contaminants. Credit: Adam Gault, Getty Images If you drink bottled water and think it’s safe, you may want to reconsider. …
Good News: Enviro victory as at long last EPA must re-assess the risks of RoundUp
Farmworkers are often exposed to RoundUp through their work, such as picking strawberries, putting them at greater health risk from exposure. Credit: Lance Cheung, USDA By Gillian Ramirez, Alliance Intern …