Cultivating Environmental Justice with Juan Roberto Madrid

What if you could uncover the often-overlooked environmental challenges faced by Latino communities? Today, we're excited to bring you a crucial conversation with Juan Roberto Madrid from Green Latinos, an organization tirelessly working towards addressing climate justice. This compelling episode invites you to join us on Juan Roberto's extraordinary journey from his 33-year healthcare career aiding minority communities, to his pursuit of a Masters in Public Health and eventually embracing the realm of policy and climate justice.

 We'll also take a deep dive into the heart of Green Latinos' operations, shedding light on their mission to support initiatives like transportation electrification and addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change on Latino communities. The conversation switches gears to spotlight their nationwide advocacy for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, who bear the brunt of environmental issues like ozone pollution. 

Finally, we'll delve into the intricate dynamics of Green Latinos' stakeholder outreach strategies, particularly their efforts to dispel misinformation about the Clean Trucks Rule. So, tune in, and together, let's make a difference!

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Further Reading

Learn more about Advanced Clean Trucks in Colorado on the WRA blogSign up to be a member of Green LatinosCheck out the Green Latinos Sustainable Communities Fact SheetProvide Comment for the Air Quality Control Commission Try out the new Colorado EnviroScreen ToolGet an overview of Air Pollution at Airnow.govSee how WRA is fighting air pollution

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