Environmental justice advocate Peggy Shepard will deliver the keynote address at Columbia Climate School’s inaugural Class Day ceremony. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Climate change
Senator Holman And Assembly Member Fahy Introduce “Dark Skies” Act To Minimize Light Pollution & Protect Migration Birds
Today, Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Patricia Fahy introduced the “Dark Skies Act” (S.7663). Continue Reading →
Trust For Governors Island Announces Climate Center Interest From Harlem To Hawaii
The Trust for Governors Island (the Trust) today announced that the city has received 12 expressions of interest in response to global competition. Continue Reading →
Mayor Announces Capital Project To Protect Seaport From Frequent Flooding
For communities from Harlem to Hollis Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and Mayor’s Office of Climate Resiliency (MOCR) are taking action.
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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 →
WE ACT Part Of Coalition To Help Communities Quantify And Locate Dangerous Lead Service Lines
Google.org announced $3 million in grants to BlueConduit Charitable Fund, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and WE ACT for Environmental Justice to support the equitable replacement of lead service lines.
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Major Expansion To Achieve Building Carbon Neutrality From Harlem To Hollis By 2030
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the expansion of the NYC Carbon Challenge, a public-private partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Sustainability and leaders. Continue Reading →