Press Release

WE ACT for Environmental Justice Congratulates Environmental Justice Champions Congresswoman Nanette Barragán and Congressman Donald McEachin on Selection to the Energy and Commerce Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2019 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org WASHINGTON, DC — WE ACT for Environmental Justice congratulates Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) and Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) for their selection to the Energy

Solar Uptown Now Shines Light on a Just Transition to Clean Energy and Green Jobs in Harlem

Local Workers Trained to Install Rooftop Solar on Affordable Housing Help Combat Climate Change and Reduce Expenses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org Michael Barry, 646-576-5656, barry@solar1.org Rania Dalloul, 212-479-3324, dalloul@uhab.org HARLEM,

VICTORY: FDA Bans Seven Cancer-Causing Artificial Flavorings

Legal Pressure from a Coalition of Consumer, Health, and Environmental Groups Led to Ban FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org NEW YORK — Seven cancer causing-chemicals used as artificial flavoring in

Solar Uptown Now Brings Solar Power to Affordable Housing in Northern Manhattan

Combating Climate Change, Breaking Down Barriers to Clean Energy, and Creating Green Jobs for Low-Income Communities of Color FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org Michael Barry, 646-576-5656, barry@solar1.org HARLEM, NY — One of

WE ACT Receives New York State Grant for Urban Environmental Education Center in Northern Manhattan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org NEW YORK — New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the State’s Department of Environmental Conservation today awarded WE ACT for Environmental Justice a $750,000 grant

WE ACT Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Call for Stronger Federal Food Safety Requirements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org WASHINGTON — The American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Food Additives and Child Health is a monumental step in protecting the health and well-being of all

WE ACT Supports City’s New Initiative to Reduce Childhood Lead Poisoning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org NEW YORK — As one of the most vocal champions for stronger lead poisoning policies, WE ACT for Environmental Justice applauds Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Johnson and

WE ACT Defends Clean Power Plan at NYC People’s Hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 Contact: Athena Motavvef, 202-548-4585, athena@weact.org New York, NY — Today, community leaders, environmental advocates, and public health groups expressed support of the Clean Power Plan, the first-ever nationwide limit on greenhouse gases from existing

City Council Passes Bill to Protect Tenants from Mold and Pests

For Immediate Release December 19, 2017 Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, communications@weact.org NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Council voted today to pass the Asthma-Free Housing Act (Intro385C), a bill that allows renters to live safely in

WE ACT Travels to West Virginia to Defend Clean Power Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2017 Contact: Athena Motavvef, 202-548-4585, athena@weact.org Washington, DC — Yesterday groups across the United States met in Charleston, West Virginia where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held their only scheduled hearing on the proposed