Buena B - Environment & Climate Series

Pushing boundaries with Latinx voices in the climate change and environmental conversation. Explore news, stories, and insights on eco-living, sustainability, and the impact of Latinx perspectives on our planet 🌲🦋

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Meet Marce la Recicladora: The Colombian Activist Using Social Media to Transform Recycling

Meet Marce la Recicladora: The Colombian Activist Using Social Media to Transform Recycling

Meet Marce la Recicladora, created by Colombian activist Sara Samaniego to highlight Bogotá’s informal recyclers. Through social media, Marce educates on proper recycling, challenges stigmas, and inspires change, showing how small actions can turn trash into treasures and empower communities.

2024 Record-Breaking Amazon Rainforest Fires Wreaking Havoc on Ecosystems and Indigenous Communities

2024 Record-Breaking Amazon Rainforest Fires Wreaking Havoc on Ecosystems and Indigenous Communities

Record-breaking wildfires ravage South America in 2024, devastating ecosystems and indigenous communities. Brazil and Bolivia face unprecedented challenges as carbon emissions soar and air quality plummets. Governments declare emergencies, while local communities form brigades to combat the crisis.

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Latinas Fight Against Climate Change, Ominous Rising Ocean Temperatures Hurt Marine Life

Latinas Fight Against Climate Change, Ominous Rising Ocean Temperatures Hurt Marine Life

Florida's seawater hits a record 101.1°F, threatening coral reefs and marine life. Latina activists like Nicole and Sandra combat the escalating heat crisis.

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Latinos seek sustainable solutions in the face of fast fashion growth

Latinos seek sustainable solutions in the face of fast fashion growth

Enterprises like Sew Loka, Ecocitex, and PazLifestyle are spreading across the continent to provide solutions to the textile waste problem generated by fast fashion.

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5 Indigenous and Latina Environmental Activists to Celebrate on Earth Day (and Beyond!)

5 Indigenous and Latina Environmental Activists to Celebrate on Earth Day (and Beyond!)

Earth Day is April 22. Thankfully, each year, this day brings attention to the planet, and how it’s imperative that we take care of it. But, righting the wrongs done against the environment is an everyday task, and not enough people are on board to tackle issues such as

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Latinx Activists Have Written These Books on the Environment You Need to Read

Latinx Activists Have Written These Books on the Environment You Need to Read

We Latinxs have been in a close relationship with the Earth since the days of our Indigenous ancestors. We have lived on the planet, grown and eaten its food, and used to give back to it as much as we benefited from it. It’s sad how much things have

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Latina Entertainer and Environmental Activist Shakira Is Serious About Climate Change

Latina Entertainer and Environmental Activist Shakira Is Serious About Climate Change

Shakira made viral news announcing her new project, helping climate change efforts.

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Facts Everyone Should Know About The Amazon and Its Destruction

Facts Everyone Should Know About The Amazon and Its Destruction

The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest, found in the continent of South America. The topic of climate change and the deforestation of the Amazon being connected has made mainstream news.

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Latinx Advocates For Nature To Follow On Instagram

Latinx Advocates For Nature To Follow On Instagram

Nature belongs to all of us, and therefore we are all responsible for its health and longevity. There are many ways to make a difference in the environment, from reusable shopping bags to voting for lawmakers who are dedicated to making changes for the earth. Every little bit counts, and

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Bolivian Influencer Fundraises For Protection Of Amazon RainForest

Bolivian Influencer Fundraises For Protection Of Amazon RainForest

We have movements and Bolivians who are using their platforms to raise Amazon rainforest fires awareness.

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