🌍🫶🏽 It’s Earth Day every day for us! We had a Friday to remember in #Tucson celebrating Madre Tierra and building community through #nature activities, música, zumba, and more! Special thanks to all who came out to join the festivities in honor of Madre Tierra. ❤️❤️❤️

Where did all the fireflies glow?

We hear it in our comments - hey, why don't I see that many lightning bugs anymore? The simple answer is, because there aren't as many as there used to be. But why? Before we answer that, you need to know how this beetle starts out life. 🧵

🌎🤲🏽 ARIZONA: Join us for an amazing event honoring our Madre Tierra! You’ll be able to participate in exhibits, activities, music, zumba, and more! #Tucson

Learn more: corazonlatino.us/events2021/202…

Around 60.5%, or nearly two-thirds, of the world’s coral reefs have experienced heat stress at levels high enough to cause bleaching, a major health threat.‼️ #ExtremeHeat #Oceans

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🥵 #ExtremeHeat is a product of #ClimateChange :

Hazardous heat engulfs South Florida as #Miami issues first May Heat Advisory in 15 years.

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HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for Miami-Dade county. This is the earliest to be issued in the last 15 years for parts of South #Florida . Between 10am to 8pm it will be dangerously hot. Feels like temperatures will range between 103-108 degrees for 2 hours or more. WSVN 7 News #Flwx

Climate change is accelerating species loss, putting countless animals at risk. On #EndangeredSpeciesDay , help us protect our #wildlife and their homes: embrace #cleanenergy , support conservation efforts, and advocate for stronger environmental policies. ❤️
📸 Florida Panther

🔥 Wildfires are increasing due to #climatechange , devastating our environment & wildlife habitats. 🐾 They also affect our health! 😷 Poor air quality from wildfires can lead to respiratory issues like asthma & allergies. We need more #ClimateAction ! 🌍
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President Biden's historic climate investments, including $369 billion via the Inflation Reduction Act, is shaping a new era. And #Latinos are seizing this opportunity! Check out this Familia Verde episode on how #CleanEnergy is benefitting the Meza fam: bit.ly/FamiliaMeza

#CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: From a water-guzzling grass lawn to feeding her neighbors! 🫶🏽 see how one neighbor created a verdant microfarm that uses #solar power and recycled water to grow carrots, beets, potatoes and more that she now shares with others. 🥕👨🏾‍🌾
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“I’m sorry Jack, there’s just not enough room…”

📸: Harpers Ferry NHP 🐢

☀️ Wow! Outdoor recreation is on the rise: Camping rsvps increased from 2.72 million in 2019 to 4.14 million.👉🏽 It’s important to learn and share #outdoor safety information, from staying hydrated and wearing the right gear to practicing water safety.
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Mangroves act as a form of defence against:

💦floods

⛈️storms

🌀cyclones

🏖️erosion

🌊tsunamis.

Mangroves’ roots, trunks & canopy can reduce around 60% the force of oncoming waves. Check out 5⃣ facts on mangroves: unu.edu/ehs/series/fiv…

Biodiversity supports everything we need to survive, including:
🌬 The air we breathe
🌽 The food we eat
💧The water we drink
@globallf takes us back to the basics of #biodiversity .
Learn more ⬇️ news.globallandscapesforum.org/44538/biodiver…

🤩 Under this administration, nationwide projects have launched to improve roads, bridges, lead pipes, & so much more! They also include over 5,000 clean air school busses for kids! 🚌 Here’s how clean air busses have impacted #Arizona :

Building Back Together
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides #ClimateAction that also boosts our economy! This administration has invested in over 56,000 infrastructure projects across the country with Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Learn more: build.gov

Building Back Together

🌎🤲🏽 #Arizona : Join us for an amazing event honoring our Madre Tierra! You’ll be able to participate in exhibits, activities, music, zumba, and more!

Learn more: corazonlatino.us/events2021/202…

💧Following an impactful performance of ‘The Last Drop,’ Felipe Benítez engaged in a #climate talkback. This play vividly portrays the struggle for survival during a devastating drought, highlighting the catastrophic effects of environmental degradation on earth & humanity.

Think cities can't breathe?

Urban forestry is our unsung hero, turning grey to green, slashing stress, cleaning air and water AND fighting off urban heat like an eco-shield.

Let's champion our leafy warriors and transform our concrete jungles
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#HappyMothersDay !

To all of the moms and mother figures in our lives: Thank you for all that you do!