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ELECTEDS, CLIMATE ADVOCATES REJECT POISON PILL TO GUT NEW YORK’S NATION-LEADING CLIMATE ACT

New bill (S.6030 Parker/A.6039 Barrett) with reported interest from Gov. Hochul would totally undercut New York’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Sierra Club, NRDC, Earthjustice, Environmental Advocates NY, NYC Environmental Justice Alliance, Citizen Action, NYPIRG, Climate Reality Project, NY

WE ACT Launches Justice40 Community Tour Across The U.S.

LOCAL OFFICIALS ASKED TO DELIVER ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANDATES OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION IN VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2022 Contact: Catalina Rogers, Humanity Communications Collective, catalina@humanitycom.com, 571-488-5020 WASHINGTON – WE ACT for Environmental

Peggy Shepard Gives TED Talk – August 18, 2022

What lessons has Peggy Shepard learned from 34 years on the frontlines of fighting for environmental and climate justice? She recently shared her experience and insight in a TED Countdown Talk as part of a series that focused on addressing

Peggy Shepard Named One of Manhattan’s Power 100 by City & State New York – August 15, 2022

WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard has been acknowledged as one of the Manhattan Power 100 by City & State New York. She is the only member of the environmental movement recognized as one of

Peggy Shepard Interviewed by the Hill – June 28, 2022

On June 28, 2022, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard was profiled in the Hill, from her early advocacy days here in West Harlem to her current work advising the Biden administration. Known as an

Peggy Shepard Interviewed by Philanthropy News Digest – April 27, 2022

WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard was interviewed by Philanthropy News Digest for an April 27, 2022 article discussing everything from environmental racism to the importance of organizing and advocacy. Take a moment to read

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ELECTEDS, CLIMATE ADVOCATES REJECT POISON PILL TO GUT NEW YORK’S NATION-LEADING CLIMATE ACT

WE ACT Launches Justice40 Community Tour Across The U.S.

Peggy Shepard Gives TED Talk – August 18, 2022

Peggy Shepard Named One of Manhattan’s Power 100 by City & State New York – August 15, 2022

Peggy Shepard Interviewed by the Hill – June 28, 2022

Peggy Shepard Interviewed by Philanthropy News Digest – April 27, 2022

Jasmine Graham Talks Utility Debt and Energy Justice in the Guardian – March 13, 2022

Sonal Jessel & Jasmine Graham Op-Ed for All-Electric Building Act in Daily News – March 14, 2022

Out of Gas, In with Justice Featured in The City – February 14, 2022

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