Salinas
Southeastern Puerto Rico residents battled toxic waste from two nearby power plants for years before Hurricane Maria. Their environmental campaigns grew into a group — El Coquí Solar — advocating for community solar to provide clean power and save families money. After Hurricane Maria, they finally had the resources to start this program and also helped found the first island-wide coalition for solar, “Queremos Sol,” (“We Want Solar”) a detailed vision to transform the island to 100% clean energy. Featuring Ruth Santiago, an environmental lawyer, who shares their story.