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 …
Food for Thought: Inside the Immigration Battle at the Border and Below
Central American migrants are streaming north to the U.S. in the largest numbers in two decades. Credit: Daniel Berehulak, New York Times By Alliance President Terry Gips Immigration is an …
Song of the Week: “El Apagón” by Bad Bunny
By Isabella Deza, Alliance Intern from George Mason University Bad Bunny’s hit song and newest music video is a great way to start Hispanic Heritage month. The music video turns …
Sustainability Tip: Maintaining balance in the face of challenges
Credit: ziglar.com By Terry Gips, Alliance President After reading an Alliance post, a friend asked how I maintain my emotional wellness amidst the realities we face with climate and other …
Drought and heat waves lead to triple whammy in US, China and Europe — energy cuts, EV and solar panel shortages, and increased coal burning
By Terry Gips, Alliance President and Isabella Deza, Alliance Intern at George Mason University Intense heat waves and droughts are rocking the western US, Europe and China with wide-ranging consequences, …