Press Release

House Vote to Reduce EPA Budget Risks Health of EJ Communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2017 Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org Washington, DC — In the wake of two devastating hurricanes, exacerbated by climate change, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a government spending bill today, mainly along party

WE ACT Joins Calls for #AJustHarveyRecovery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29th, 2017 Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org New York, NY — A catastrophic storm has hit southern Texas and Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, causing unprecedented damage and destruction to local communities. Climate

WE ACT Condemns Hate Speech and White Supremacist Terror

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2017 Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org NEW YORK, NY—Just like dirty air or climate change, hate is an attack on a community’s health that threatens the vitality of our entire society. WE ACT

Trump Doubles Down on Racism, Revokes Environmental Protections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2017 Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org NEW YORK, NY— During an explosive press conference yesterday on a new infrastructure plan, Donald Trump doubled down on defending white supremacy after the tragic events in

Report: More Federal Support Needed to Reduce Asthma Disparities Nationwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2017 Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org New York, NY—The federal government’s Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities needs more support to have an impact on asthma disparities in

WE ACT on Victory Over EPA Ozone Delay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3rd, 2017 Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org New York, NY — The EPA announced today that the agency will back down on Administrator Scott Pruitt’s attempts to delay implementing life-saving ozone and smog standards

Health and Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Its Delay of Clean Air Protections for Millions

With 94% Council Support, Asthma Bill Must be Passed to Protect NYC Tenants

For Immediate Release June 13, 2017 Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320 / 574.849.8576, brooke@weact.org Coalition urges Mayor and Speaker to take immediate action on healthier housing NEW YORK, NY – The Coalition for Asthma-Free Homes brought together NYC Council Members, residents,

WE ACT Executive Director Nominated to Governor Cuomo’s Environmental Justice Working Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2017 Media Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org New York, NY — In light of the Trump Administration’s decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an Executive Order last Friday

WE ACT on Trump’s Decision to Exit Paris Climate Agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2017 Media Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org New York, NY — Major news sources are reporting that President Trump has made the decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. The President tweeted this morning