28 April 2020
When all of humanity is facing a pandemic, why should we care about conservation?
When all of humanity is facing a pandemic, why should we care about conservation? Because we need nature and the benefits it provides now more than ever. COVID-19 has both revealed and exacerbated deep inequities…
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27 April 2020
Working During a Global Pandemic
As a recent college graduate and an emerging professional, a health pandemic has made it really hard to be a working professional. In recent weeks, I have constantly asked myself: what does being productive look…
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24 April 2020
Meet Our 2020 LHIP Interns
The Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP), created by the National Park Service (NPS) and administered in partnership between the Hispanic Access Foundation and Environment for the Americas, is designed to provide internship opportunities to young…
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22 April 2020
NEVADA CURRENT: Can more conservation, less wildlife trade help prevent the next pandemic?
As the United States reels from COVID-19, scientists and environmentalists say beefing up conservation efforts could help protect humanity from future pandemics. Lawmakers and policy experts alike have been focused on the immediate health and…
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13 April 2020
Chaotic Times, Adaptive Planning, Supportive People
One of the most common ice breakers I have come across is, “please describe yourself in three words.” At the start of this fellowship, I am not sure I would have the same answer as…
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16 March 2020
Latino Community Leaders Encourage Congress to Consider 100% Clean Economy Act
Last week, Latino leaders from HAF’s networks visited elected officials in Washington to share why the 100% Clean Economy Act (H.R. 5221 and S.B. 3269) is critical in combating climate change in order to protect…
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