Congressional staffers in Washington, DC have more in common than they’d like with the people of Flint, Michigan.
A Power Plan That is Cleaner for All
The green energy transition affords a unique opportunity for EJ communities to shape, quite literally, the infrastructure of power in the United States
WE ACT on Confirmation of Scott Pruitt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17th, 2017 Brooke Havlik, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org Washington, D.C — Today, Scott Pruitt was confirmed as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Pruitt’s record on climate and the environment
WE ACT Earns Top Rating from Charity Navigator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2017 Brooke Havlik, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org Only 25% of charities receive the highest rating of 4-stars. New York, NY – WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s strong financial health and
WE ACT for Environmental Justice on Donald Trump and Pipeline Actions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25th, 2017 Brooke Havlik, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org Washington, D.C — Yesterday, Donald Trump signed two executive actions to advance the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL. In response, WE ACT’s
Add Lead Tests to Your Back to School Checklist
NY signs the first lead in school drinking water testing bill in the nation into law
African American Leaders Reject Trump’s “Dirty Water Order”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28th, 2017 Brooke Havlik, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org Washington, D.C. — Today, as Trump signed an executive order gutting protections for wetlands and drinking water sources for more than 117 million
Air Toxins Reduce IQ in Harlem Kids
Over 200 children from Northern Manhattan were studied.
Albert ‘AJ’ Yuan
Legislative Coordinator
Alex Ogle
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