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Kerene Tayloe Comments on President-Elect Biden’s Plans to Address Environmental Justice Issues in Bloomberg – November 19, 2020

In a November 19, 2020 article in Bloomberg Law, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Director of Federal Legislative Affairs Kerene Tayloe applauded President-Elect Biden’s plans to task the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality with addressing environmental justice issues but

Peggy Shepard Discusses How President-Elect Biden’s Transition Plans Could Impact Frontline Communities – November 17, 2020

In a November 17, 2020 article in Morning Consult, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Peggy Shepard discussed President-Elect Joe Biden’s transition plans and the potential impact they could have on environmental justice communities. Read the Article

Sonal Jessel Featured in Climate Mobilization Act Amendment Coverage in Bloomberg – November 17, 2020

WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel was featured in Bloomberg Law’s coverage of the signing of Intro 1947 into law on November 17, 2020. Jessel also spoke at the press conference, during which New York

Cecil Corbin-Mark’s Life and Work Celebrated in the New York Daily News – October 22, 2020

In an October 22, 2020 Op-Ed in the New York Daily News, Errol Louis penned a tribute to the late Cecil Corbin-Mark and his work at WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Read the Article

Harlem Patch Shares the Loss of Cecil-Corbin-Mark – October 16, 2020

On October 16, 2020, Harlem Patch shared the passing of our friend and colleague, Cecil Corbin-Mark, the Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives here at WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Read the Article

E&E News Shares the Loss of Cecil-Corbin-Mark – October 16, 2020

On October 16, 2020, E&E News shared the passing of our friend and colleague, Cecil Corbin-Mark, the Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives here at WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Read the Article

Harlem World Shares the Loss of Cecil-Corbin-Mark – October 16, 2020

On October 16, 2020, Harlem World Magazine shared the passing of our friend and colleague, Cecil Corbin-Mark, the Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives here at WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Read the Article

Peggy Shepard Interviewed on MetroFocus – September 23, 2020

In an interview that aired on September 23, 2020 on MetroFocus, which is broadcast on WNET, WLIW, and NJTV, Peggy Shepard discussed environmental justice, climate justice, and racial justice as part of Climate Week. Watch the Interview

Peggy Shepard Interviewed on Chuck Nice’s Pod Zero Podcast – September 23, 2020

In a podcast posted on September 23, 2020, Peggy Shepard was interviewed by comedian and climate activist Chuck Nice, who asked her about environmental justice and climate justice during Climate Week NYC. Watch the Interview

Peggy Shepard Interviewed on the Threshold Podcast – September 15, 2020

In an episode aired on September 15, 2020, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Peggy Shepard was interviewed on the Threshold podcast, discussing her journey from journalism to becoming one of the leading voices in the environmental