Op-Ed: Let’s Burn Together (or Save The Planet)
Nature is vital in everything we do. Yet, at times, we ignore the many issues plaguing our communities within the Rio Grande Valley. Although Earth Day/Month has come and gone, these issues remain. Learn about the local environmental issues that continue to affect the RGV and the organizations and groups that keep fighting for our environmental rights.
RGV Cities Can Reduce Illegal Dumping
There is a serious lack of transparency and access to recycling and disposal services throughout Mission, Palmview, Penitas, and La Joya. As a result, our Valley landscapes are littered with illegally dumped tires, mattresses, and other bulky items. We’ve included a list of (limited) services provided by these cities.
Saving The RGV One Refill At A Time
RGV Refillery, owned by Marisa Bravo, offers bulk goods and aims to educate the community by hosting workshops that teach and advocate for low-waste lifestyles and sustainable practices. Marisa is proudly forging a path towards a more sustainable, eco-conscious, and greener Rio Grande Valley.
The Fine Print Part Two; Space X’s Lack of Transparency As a Tool for Recolonization
The lack of transparency by local governments and negative impacts on the surrounding natural ecosystems and endangered wildlife are but a few ways in which Space X has ensured a legacy of recolonization of the RGV.