NYC experiences higher temperatures in the summertime compared to nearby rural areas due to the large area of heat-absorbent paved surfaces and buildings. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: WE ACT
U.S. Secretary Of Energy Granholm Meets In Harlem To Discuss Renewable Energy & Jobs
Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm traveled to Harlem to meet with WE ACT for Environmental Justice and other local organizations. Continue Reading →
New York State Legislature Passes Two Bills Reducing Exposure To Toxic Chemicals
WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) is celebrating the passage of two bills by the New York State legislature. Continue Reading →
NY City Council Passes Common Sense Lead Legislation To Protect NYC’s Children
Since successfully championing New York City’s Local Law 1 of 2004, Harlem’s WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) has been working with its partners across the city to demand enforcement of that law. Continue Reading →
WE ACT Reminds Us Of The Meet the Manhattan Borough President Candidates On Saturday
Join us for our March Membership Meeting at 10:00 AM ET this Saturday, March 13, 2021, and get to know the candidates running for Manhattan Borough President. Continue Reading →
NY State Senate Passes Landmark Legislation Protecting Environmental Justice Communities
In a 54-9 vote yesterday, lawmakers in the New York Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation aimed at addressing the high cost of energy bills from Harlem to the Hudson. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Espaillat, McEachin, Grijalva Introduce Resolution Honoring Cecil Corbin-Mark
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, McEachin, and Grijalva, Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late environmental justice leader Cecil Corbin-Mark. Continue Reading →
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 →
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