Meet Andy Escobar, Campaigns Manager for The Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience (CEER)

by Susie Hairston As part of our ongoing series introducing our readers to some of the environmental champions who work tirelessly to safeguard our environment and health in the Houston area, I had the privilege of talking to Andy Escobar, CEER’s Campaigns Manager. Andy will be celebrating his 5th year anniversary with CEER in November. He started as a senior…

A Green Future: Alief ISD’s Earth Club Thrives

by Mary Ann Lopez* For Earth Club members at Alief ISD’s Early College High School, giving back to their community is a key reason they get involved. However, it’s the club’s projects, their role in environmental sustainability, and global impact that drive the work. “Instead of only learning about environmental issues in a classroom, we actively work on solutions,” Angelina Nguyen, a junior…