🧵(1/4) One of the most serious effects of climate change is the intensification of hurricanes, which grow bigger each year as they enter warmer waters. Many Boricuas who lived through the devastation caused by #HurricaneMaria left the island and are now living in Florida.
(2/4) But they are aware that continuing to ignore the effects of global warming and climate change will be catastrophic for the planet and for our communities. It is time, they say, to demand action from our elected officials.
(3/4) “Latino voters across the country and in Florida want to see their elected leaders take action to mitigate the climate crisis now,” said Rafael Collazo, executive director of @UnidosUSAF Action Fund.
(4/4) “Vote for elected officials that talk about climate, that talk about solutions and act on them,” said Maria Revelles, director of @ChispaFlorida, an environmental movement that reflects the values of Latinos and other communities of color.
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