Yes, nothing is promised in this life – but when our friend mourns the loss of someone it strikes a chord with us and this message from WE ACT for Environmental Justice has hit a nerve. Continue Reading →
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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 →