Friday, May 14, 2010

Guest Blogger Series:Ben Ray Luján “Clean Energy Jobs — A Win for the Latino Community, A Win for Our Country”

Guest Blogger Series:Ben Ray Luján “Clean Energy Jobs — A Win for the Latino Community, A Win for Our Country”

May 14, 2010 by latinovations · Leave a Comment 

As featured in the Huffington Post:

Latinos are the fastest growing demographic of our population in the United States, and–while not always at the top of the news–Latinos care about clean energy legislation. In fact, according to a recently-released poll, Latinos in three important swing states – Colorado, Florida and Nevada – believe climate change to [...]

Wendy Bruget “A Latina’s Perspective on Copenhagen”

Wendy Bruget “A Latina’s Perspective on Copenhagen”

February 5, 2010 by latinovations · 6 Comments 

When the team at Latinovations asked me to reflect on my recent trip to Copenhagen, I wasn’t sure that my focus area of garbage would be of particular interest to their blog readers. Alongside the Cinderella of the United Nations Summit was its less publicized sister, the International Solid Waste Association’s [...]

Latino Business Leaders meet with Congress to push for Climate Legislation

February 3, 2010 by latinovations · Leave a Comment 

On February 2nd and 3rd, business leaders from around the country convened in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress and voice their support for comprehensive climate and clean energy legislation in 2010.  The group included several prominent Latino business leaders who support climate legislation that will limit emissions and create incentives for the [...]