San Anto Mayor’s Vision Is Green, Techy And Prosperous

San Anto Mayor’s Vision Is Green, Techy And Prosperous

Mary Mata July 27, 2011

It doesn’t take a lot of prodding to get San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro going on his vision for the future of his city. Education, jobs, green jobs, economic development […]

News Taco To Go: Math, Chile, GOP, Norway And Obama

Mary Mata

How To Get More Latinos Involved In Math And Science HidroAysen Hydroplant Is Not The Only Solution GOP Candidates Ignore Latinos, Then Lie To Them Norway, Latinos And The Far […]

Chile’s HidroAysén Hydro Plant Is Not The Only Solution

Mary Mata July 26, 2011

By Amanda Maxwell A recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal about the controversial hydroelectric proposal in Chilean Patagonia called HidroAysén underscored several of the most common misconceptions about the project.  […]

As The U.S. Grows, Could Nuclear Energy Be A Solution?

Mary Mata July 25, 2011

Recently I had a chat with nuclear energy lobbyist and former Army Col. Eric Rojo, who works with the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy). He spoke the report issued […]

Yellowstone River Spill Highlights Dangers Of Oil Pipelines

Mary Mata July 8, 2011

By Susan Casey-Lefkowitz Once again this weekend, we saw a clear example of how water and oil don’t mix when an Exxon oil pipeline spewed around 40,000 gallons into the wild Yellowstone […]

Easy, Free Ways To Save Energy

Mary Mata July 5, 2011

Don’t forget the basics. This simple stuff will save energy — and money — right now. Unplug Unplug seldom-used appliances, like an extra refrigerator in the basement or garage that […]

Money-Sucking Vampires Emanating From Your TV & How To Save

Mary Mata June 28, 2011

By Noah Horowitz This week the cable TV industry is having their big annual meeting in Chicago. The meeting includes three days worth of in-depth technical sessions and it looks like […]

Latino Politician Takes Lead On Green Energy Policy

Mary Mata June 21, 2011

A Latino politician in Texas is taking the lead on green energy policy. Julián Castro, currently in his second term as mayor of San Antonio, a city that’s more than […]

EPA Must Strengthen Smog Standards Or Risk Health Of Latinos

Mary Mata June 16, 2011

By Adrianna Quintero By 2050, one in four Americans will be Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In the last decade, the total Latino population in the U.S. grew at a rate […]

Latinos Run Higher Risk Of Mercury, Coal Pollution

Mary Mata June 15, 2011

[Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from the Sierra Club.] An analysis of several studies conducted among Latinos reveal that this community faces a disproportionate risk from toxic […]