Current Campaigns

  We are looking for volunteers to participate in community planning workshops for our Heat, Health, & Equity project. These workshops will be held in neighborhoods throughout Northern Manhattan to develop policy recommendations to reduce the health impacts of extreme

Children of color are disproportionately exposed to toxic chemicals such as arsenic, formaldehyde, lead, mercury and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Researchers have linked these and other toxic chemicals found in children’s toys and essential products to cancer, learning disorders,

East Harlem is at a crossroads, facing a number of threats including climate change, development, and gentrification. WE ACT for Environmental Justice, in collaboration with Ascendant Neighborhood Development and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, is offering a series

What Are Phthalates? (pronounced THAL-eights) are a group of chemicals linked to a variety of health concerns. They are used to make plastics more flexible, particularly polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics, as well as a dissolving agent for other materials –

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR COSMETICS, HAIR CARE, & OTHER PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS? Personal care products are largely unregulated and many of the items you use every day contain toxic chemicals. Everyone is at risk, but women of

RSVP here! Following last year’s success, WE ACT for Environmental Justice is continuing our UptownChats speaker series. UptownChats was born out of the idea that “Uptown” residents need a place to connect to policymakers and leaders about our unique concerns, and

Solar Uptown Now brings northern Manhattan community members together to purchase solar as a group and lower the cost of solar installation.

Low income and/or communities of color in the U.S. are more likely to be located near sources of pollution. As a result, these communities often experience negative health outcomes such as higher levels of asthma and heart disease. African American,

Historically, low income communities and communities of color have been disproportionately affected by environmental hazards and pollution. Vulnerable communities are less likely to have the resources to prevent and take on environmental disasters. That is why it is critical that

The EJ Forum is a national coalition of 41 environmental justice organizations working together to advance climate justice.

How well are federal strategies to reduce disparities in the treatment and management of asthma working?