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Communities of color in Colorado and across the West strongly support conservation policies, including protecting water supplies and transitioning to clean energy - according to the new "Conservation in the West" survey conducted by Colorado College. Maite Arce - president and CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation - said people of color, who are disproportionately impacted by air and water pollution, understand that conservation is linked to health outcomes, jobs and social justice. "Latino, Black and indigenous voters in the West are not only passionate about the...

Virginia could be doing more to prevent human trafficking and help survivors, according to the latest report from a state commission tasked with studying the issue. The Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support found enforcement hasn't been consistent in the state, and said a regional approach would better coordinate law-enforcement efforts. The commission's report also said it's important to seek accountability - not only from traffickers, but those who benefit from criminal conduct and the people who create a demand for this vulnerable workforce. ...

Worsening environmental conditions because of extreme weather and climate change are cited as why proactive legislation is needed by the New Mexico Legislature this session. Rep. Liz Thomson, D-Albuquerque, is co-sponsoring the Public Health and Climate Resiliency Act, noting the state is prone to drought, extreme heat, wildfires and subsequent flooding, all of which can affect people's health. ...

In a state as beautiful as New Mexico, children should be able to enjoy the outdoors without suffering from poor health  due to worsening environmental conditions.

A project helping Winnipeggers survive the winter elements could get a portion of provincial money meant to help the City of Winnipeg weather the impacts of climate change.