Mari Rose Taruc from the Asian Pacific Environmental Network spoke at Chevron’s international headquarters in Copenhagen about the link between Asian-American populations and tar sands. Her home of Richmond, California is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, which disproportionately impact communities of color. The Asian Pacific Environmental Network fought alongside Communities for a Better Environment and the West County Toxic Coalition to halt the expansion of a local Chevron refinery. Photo credit: RTC_USA