Happy Earth Day 🌍❕

Learn more about the benefits of #CleanEnergy for our gente here in Texas.

From good-paying jobs and lower energy costs, this is our opportunity to create a cleaner and healthier future ✊🏽

Check out our resources now⚡️👇🏽👇🏽 #EarthDay #CleanEnergy

📰 NEWS: U.S. EPA targets Texas plants to cut cancer risks❕

Communities, often Black or Latino, have been facing higher rates of cancer, respiratory issues, and premature deaths.

Thank you, U.S. EPAMichaelRegan, for protecting Tejanos ✊🏽

Read more 👇🏽
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/cli…

'I personally live in the shadow of massive petrochemical and LNG infrastructure, where many of you in Washington have never ventured, let alone had to breathe toxic air day in and day out.' -John Beard Jr. of Port Arthur Community Action Network

🚨🌟BREAKING NEWS: U.S. EPA just announced $20B to fund community & clean energy projects nationwide! 🌎✨ These investments could slash pollution & emissions for a greener future.

Read our statement with LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 ow.ly/c32i50R8BCC

#Justice40 🌱

🤠 Calling all Texans! You are eligible to use the new IRS Direct File tool, a service that allows you to file your taxes for FREE directly with the IRS. 

To check your eligibility or file, visit directfile.IRS.gov

#News 🗞️

The U.S. EPA takes action and finalizes ban on chrysotile asbestos, a toxic mineral linked to lung cancer and other illnesses. Estimated to cause 40,000 U.S. deaths yearly.

#Asbestos #EnvironmentalJustice 🛡️

washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

Join the crucial discussion on our work around stopping LNG exports—gain insights from the community involved in the fight for a better future for our gente in Texas.

🌐💬 Don't miss out! 👇🏽👇🏽 #LNG #ClimateAction #Texas

Desalination plants pose challenges for our communities + planet 🚱:

1. Energy-intensive process 🌍⚡
2. Environmental impact on humans & marine life 🙍🏽‍♂️🐠🌊
3. High cost, often leading to social inequities 💰🌐 ❌

We can change that.

TAKE ACTION NOW👇🏽

#Desalination #Texas

TODAY is the last day to take action 🚨

Support Hillcrest residents by submitting a public comment via email!

📬 To email your comment send it to [email protected]

Reference Permit Number: SWG-2014-00850

Join us in making a difference. ✊🏽

“The inner harbor desalination plant, which would be located in the Hillcrest, is just the latest example of this long-standing pattern of discrimination.' Said Erin Gaines with Earthjustice kristv.com/news/local-new…

“The impact of LNG facilities on local communities should be taken seriously, and our federal government has a responsibility to examine the impacts of LNG expansion on our environment and communities.” - Chispa Program Dirctor Elida Castillo 👏🏽

#NEWS ! House vote neglects community well-being & the planet. 'H.R. 7176 is terrible for many local communities already impacted by out-of-control LNG expansion all along our Texas Gulf coastline.' #PeopleOverProfit

Read our full statement w/ LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎: chispalcv.org/lcv-and-chispa…

Thank you to the dedicated members of Congress who spearhead efforts to ensure every community gains access to more dependable, clean, and affordable power. ⚡

Check out what our program director had to say in our statement with LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎!
👇🏽 👇🏽
chispalcv.org/?p=4126&previe…

Whether in extreme heat or a winter storm, all Texans should be able to depend on their power grid to stay safe & healthy.

Thanks to Congressman Greg Casar Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Congressman Troy A. Carter Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Sheila Jackson Lee Joaquin Castro Rep. Sylvia Garcia & Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for leading the Connect the Grid Act.

Ya sea en un calor extremo o una tormenta invernal, los tejanos deberían poder depender de su red ⚡ para mantenerse seguros y saludables.

Gracias a Congressman Greg Casar Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Congressman Troy A. Carter Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Sheila Jackson Lee Joaquin Castro Rep. Sylvia Garcia y Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett por liderar esta ley

NEW: Congressman Greg Casar is introducing the Connect the Grid Act to connect Texas’ electrical grid with neighboring states, increase reliability, save families money, and fight the climate crisis. ⚡️

Tune in to hear Congressional leaders discuss how this bill will get #PowerToThePeople 👇

Congressman Greg Casar presenta la Ley Connect the Grid para unir la red eléctrica de TX con estados vecinos, fortalecer la confiabilidad, ahorrar dinero a familias y combatir la crisis climática. Escucha a líderes del Congreso sobre el poder que este proyecto de ley brinda a nuestra gente👇🏽

Support Hillcrest residents by submitting a public comment via email before February 16th!

📬 To email your comment send it to [email protected]

Reference Permit Number: SWG-2014-00850

Join us in making a difference. ✊🏽