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Manhattan Residents Now Have Access to Low-Cost and Free Energy Upgrades as Part of NYSERDA Program to Ensure All New Yorkers Benefit from the Transition to Clean Energy

NYSERDA Clean Energy Hub Provides Free Assistance for Manhattan Residents, Community Organizations, Small Businesses, and Affordable Housing Owners Seeking Clean Energy Careers, Renewable Energy Installations, Energy Efficiency Improvements, and Transportation Alternatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2023 Contact: Chris Dobens, chris@weact.org, 718-679-8542

WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF A GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29th, 2023 Contact: Jama Joseph, jama.joseph@weact.org, (646) 951-1648 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Congress has less than two days to reach a deal to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. Dana Johnson, Senior Director

New Report Shows Heating Equipment in Buildings Major Source of Outdoor Air Pollution: Despite Increasing Harm to Climate and Public Health, Building Pollution Remains Largely Unregulated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2023 Contact: Shannon Van Hoesen, shannon.vanhoesen@sierraclub.org Jama Joseph, Jama.Joseph@weact.org Washington, DC – A new report released by Sierra Club, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice demonstrates the climate, health,

WE ACT for Environmental Justice Issues Statement in Response to Proposed Changes to New York City’s Local Law 97 Implementation

Pleased with the Intent, But Concerned About Lack of Details and Enforcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2023 Contact: Chris Dobens, chris@weact.org, 718-679-8542 NEW YORK – In response to the New York City Department of Buildings proposing

Climate and Environmental Organizations Commend House Leadership for Re-Introducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19,2023 Contact: Jama Joseph, Jama.joseph@weact.org, (646) 951-1648 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leading climate and environmental organizations today applauded Representative Terri Sewell, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and all cosponsors for re-introducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights

STATEMENT: National Clean Air For The Long Haul Coalition Dismayed By New EPA Delay On Ozone Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2023 Contact: Jama Joseph, jama.joseph@weact.org, (646) 951-1648 Washington– As another brutal “heat dome” settles across the south and southwest, subjecting over 100 million people to extreme temperatures and the worsening air pollution that comes with

WE ACT for Environmental Justice Applauds the New York City Council for Passing Legislation to Reduce the Risk of Childhood Lead Poisoning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2023 Contact: Chris Dobens, chris@weact.org, 718-679-8542 NEW YORK – WE ACT for Environmental Justice applauds the New York City Council for today passing three bills we have been advocating for to help reduce

WE ACT Issues Statement on Council on Environmental Quality NEPA Phase II Proposal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2023 Contact: Jama Joseph, jama.joseph@weact.org, (646) 951-1648 WASHINGTON – In response to last week’s announcement of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Phase II by the Council on Environmental Quality, WE

WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND THE SABIN CENTER LAUNCH MODEL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BILLS

Dismantling Injustice M.O.D.E.L. Highlights Five Key Areas for Immediate Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2023 Media Contacts: Catalina V. Silva, Humanity Communications Collective, catalina@humanitycom.com, 571-488-5020 Jama Joseph, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, jama.joseph@weact.org, 646-951-1648 WASHINGTON – In

Collaborative Research Paper Highlights Need for Targeted Solutions to Address Persistent Environmental Health Disparities In Communities Of Color

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2023 Media Contacts: Jama Joseph, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, 646-951-1648, jama.joseph@weact.org Charlie McAteer, Front and Centered, 917-696-1321, charlie@frontandcentered.org James Urton, University of Washington, 206-543-2583, jurton@uw.edu Kara Manke, University of California, Berkeley, 510-847-4891, kjmanke@berkeley.edu