Nearly 60% Of Buildings In The U.S. Are Vulnerable To Natural Disasters From Harlem To Hawaii
Climate change has been associated with a lot of stress, fear about damages, and the threat of potential illness. Continue reading
5 Reasons Why Sustainable, Eco, And Ethical Products Are the Future
Many people are becoming more interested in living sustainably whether it’s the clothes they wear, the food they eat, or the things that sit inside their home. Continue reading
NYC Adopts New Zoning Rule Protect Coastal Areas From Climate Change
Following a City Council vote, Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that a major package of zoning rules will now help to protect homes and businesses in New York City’s vast floodplain from climate change.
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Senate Majority To Pass Groundbreaking Environmental Legislation From Harlem To The Hudson
Today, the Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation in honor of Earth Day to continue protecting the state’s environment. Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Introduces The Green Climate Fund Authorization Act 2021
Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement on his bill, the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2021.Continue reading
Learn Environmental Advocacy With We-Act Virtual EHJLT Classes
Harlem's We-Act created our award-winning Environmental Health and Justice Leadership Training (EHJLT) program in 2002 to help develop leaders who can advocate on behalf of their community.Continue reading
Parents Contribute To More Pollution Than Non-Parents, Study Finds
Earth Day is coming up on April 22, and organizers will be trying to host a massive online event to make consumers more aware about the dangers of climate change. Continue reading
The 25X25 Coalition Reducing Emissions By Reclaiming Our Streets From Harlem To Hollis
In an effort to reduce emissions from transportation as well as better the lives of New Yorkers, Transportation Alternatives founded the NYC 25×25 coalition, which NYLCV is a part of. Continue reading
Harlem’s Espailat Leads Push To Re-Establish Pledge To International Green Climate Fund
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat led 40 lawmakers in a letter urging the Biden administration to pledge at least $6 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Continue reading
Advocate For Climate Change To Help Save The Planet From Harlem To Harare
Climate change is an issue that impacts everyone, especially children.Continue reading
Climate Movement Shows Power at New York City Candidate Climate Briefing
This afternoon, representatives from 49 campaigns for New York City elected officials attended a briefing on climate change. Continue reading
Fighting Climate Change Could Be Good For Business From Harlem To Hawaii
While many consumers have started doing more in their daily lives.
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WE ACT Action Alert: NYC Launches Environmental Justice Study & Seeks Community Input
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, in partnership with the NYC Environmental Justice Advisory Board (which is chaired by WE ACT's Peggy Shepard), has launched the community engagement process for the Environmental Justice For All report.Continue reading
NYC Environmental Justice Advocates Respond To Mayor de Blasio’s Fossil Fuel Ban
On behalf of our staff, 800-plus members, and the more than 650,000 residents of Northern Manhattan, WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) thanks New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.Continue reading
Children Are Most Likely To Feel The Negative Health Effects Of Climate Change
The ways in which climate change affects consumers’ health -- particularly the youngest population -- have been documented at length. Continue reading
