Why Do Latinos Care so Much about the Environment?

U.S. Latinos care more about the environment than non-Latinos. In fact, Latinos care more about water, air and land conservation, protecting against wildfires and drought, and creating national parks and monuments, says research by the Sierra Club and the Latino Sustainability Institute, according to an article by Boulder Weekly. But why? Jobs, health, recreation, and culture/morality are big reasons, according to the article: For starters, clean energy and conservation efforts provide jobs for the Latino community in the U.S. At nearly 11 percent unemployment, Latinos see initiatives like the American Jobs Act and renewable energy legislation as opportunities for gainful employment. In fact, three out of four Latinos believe renewable energy can bring immediate jobs to ...