By WEACT
Over the last week, the decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) have caused devastating impacts, including undermining the ability of federal agencies to safeguard public health and the environment.
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When WE ACT Everyone Wins, A Statement On New York’s 2022 Legislative Session Results
The New York State Senate and Assembly have ended their 2022 legislative session, with many legislators returning to their districts to campaign for re-election. Continue reading
Harlem’s WE ACT Responds To Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Announcement
Today, the White House and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program. Continue reading
WE ACT Applauds NY State Legislature For Passing Bills To Reduce The Impacts Of Pollution On Disadvantaged Communities
Yesterday the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation – S.8830 and A.2103C, respectively.
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1,000 New Yorkers From Harlem To The Hudson Rally In Albany, Demanding Climate Can’t Wait
Today, 1,000 activists from the Climate Can't-Wait coalition came from all corners of the state to Albany for an Earth Day protest of the state legislature’s climate inaction.Continue reading
Harlem’s WE ACT Responds To The New York State Inadequately Funded Budget
WE- ACT writes that while New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and our legislators have frequently expressed support for environmental and climate justice.
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NY All-Electric Building Act Sponsors, Groups Demand Gas Ban Passage In NYS Budget As UN IPCC Climate Report Warns “Now Or Never”
As Monday’s United Nations IPCC report warns it is “now or never” for climate action to avoid worldwide catastrophe, advocates and sponsors of the All-Electric Building Act hosted a press conference during ongoing budget negotiations to urge the inclusion of the Act in the final Executive Budget.Continue reading
Advocates And Legislators Call For Budget Action To Save New Yorkers $15 Billion, Bring Down Emissions
Today, environmental organizations and 16 legislators are demanding that the final state budget include a package of climate bills that will save New Yorkers more than $15 billion in energy costs while taking significant steps toward achieving the state’s climate goals in the building sector.Continue reading
WE ACT, Do You? Here Are Updates For Your Input, Opportunities And More
NYCEM’s Hosts Community Preparedness Symposium: Cultivating Communications Connections For Emergencies
Emergency planning begins at the community level. Continue reading
Harlem’s WE ACT Recommends Changes To NYS Solar Roadmap To Comply With CLCPA
WE ACT for Environmental Justice submitted a letter to the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) yesterday.Continue reading
WE ACT Responds to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State-of-the-State Address
In her first State-of-the-State address, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul demonstrated a commitment to the environment and fighting climate change.Continue reading
Raya Salter Joins Harlem’s WE ACT’s Justice40 Team
Today WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) announced that Raya Salter has joined the organization as Senior Advisor for its Justice40 Initiative. Continue reading
Harlem’s WE-ACT President Peggy Shepard Awarded With The National Order Of Merit By France
Peggy Shepard began her journalistic career as the first African-American field reporter at the Indianapolis News. Continue reading
Harlem’s WE ACT Mourns The Loss Of Board Member Phillip Morrow
The WE ACT community mourns the loss of Phillip Morrow, who passed away on Saturday, September 25th, 2021.Continue reading