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 →
Category Archives: Climate change
Facebook Launches Climate Change Information Hub
Facebook has announced that it’s launching a new information hub containing “science-based information” about climate change. Continue Reading →
Natural Areas Conservancy Talks Importance Of Urban Forests In NYC Climate Change
Today, the Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) released the first comprehensive report on New York City’s carbon budget for its forested natural areas. 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 →
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Re-Establishes U.S. Global Climate Leadership In House Appropriations Bill
Today, Harlem Representative Adriano Espaillat announced that he has successfully secured no less than $500 million for international climate financing through the Green Climate Fund. Continue Reading →
House Climate Crisis Action Plan Highlights Espaillat Legislation Addressing Climate Change
On Tuesday, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive congressional climate action framework, highlighting legislation introduced by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) as important tools in the effort to solve the climate crisis. 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 →