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NYC Council Hearing To Expand Climate Mobilization Act While Safeguarding Affordable Housing

Members and staff from WE ACT for Environmental Justice will testify in front of the New York City Council today in support of Intro 1947.Continue reading

Harlem’s WE-ACT Celebrating New Jersey’s Cumulative Impacts Law

WE ACT is celebrating the signing of NJ S232 into law, limiting new pollution in New Jersey environmental justice communities. Continue reading

Harlem-Based WE ACT Introduces Free Online Environmental Lesson For Kids

As parents and teachers struggle with the decision of how to get kids back to school safely, WE ACT for Environmental Justice has introduced another free online learning modules for children in grades 6-12.Continue reading

Governor Cuomo Announces Environmental Justice Capacity-Building Grant Award Winners

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York's Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant Program is awarding grants to support 18 community-based Environmental Justice organizations across the state. Continue reading

NY State Legislature Passes Hoyman/Fahy Bill Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals In Food Packaging

Today, the New York State Legislature passed legislation (S.8817/A.4739-C) sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Patricia Fahy that will ban the use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) in food packaging.Continue reading

Harlem-Based WE ACT Peggy Sheppard Responds To SCCC Climate Crisis Action Plan

Today the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released a report, titled “Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient and Just America.”Continue reading

Harlem is..HEALING Is Expanding Honorees And Adding Digital Programs To The List

The response has been extremely strong to a new digital campaign by Community Works and New Heritage Theatre Group to celebrate local Harlem heroes. Continue reading

How To Lead Your Team In A Time Of Chaos And Complexity

By David B. Peterson In times of crisis, things can go from “business as usual” to “business unusual” in the blink of an eye. Continue reading

WE ACT Launches Free Online Learning Modules To Teach Kids About Environmental Justice, So They Can Act

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, which forced school closures that created a sudden need for online educational content, WE ACT for Environmental Justice today introduced the first in a series of free online learning modules for children in grades 4-12. Continue reading

We Look Forward To Harlem’s Peggy Shepard Act To Shape DNC’s Environment And Climate Platform

Today, the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council announced its Platform Committee, whose members will be tasked with developing recommendations for the climate, environment and energy planks of the 2020 Democratic Party Platform.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Advances Citywide Environmental Justice Efforts With Harlem’s Peggy Shephard And Others

Mayor de Blasio today announced a number of efforts to advance New York City’s environmental justice efforts, including the appointment of Adriana Espinoza as Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice, and appointing Harlem's Peggy Shepard as Chair of the Environmental Justice Advisory Board.Continue reading

Don’t Walk Run To WE ACT’s Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary First-Ever Fundraising 5K Fun Run

Harlem's WE ACT sent us an invite to WE ACT's first-ever fundraising 5K Fun Run this April in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.Continue reading

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo Signs Best-In-Nation Child Safe Products Act

New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the Child Safe Products Act into law today.Continue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Statement On New York State Styrofoam Ban

WE ACT for Environmental Justice celebrates New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for announcing on Tuesday his plan to ban single-use food and beverage containers made of expanded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, in New York State. Continue reading

Harlem’s Peggy Shephard And Others Appointed To Cities Climate Advisory Board

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Speaker Corey Johnson announced today the appointment of fifteen individuals to the New York City Climate Advisory Board ahead of the board’s first meeting today.Continue reading