Clean Air

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 on Confirmation of Scott Pruitt

Environmental Justice Leadership Forum

The EJ Forum is a national coalition of 54 environmental justice organizations working together to advance climate justice.

Environmental Justice Leadership Forum

Mother Clara Hale Bus Depot

This groundbreaking collaboration transformed a former pollution source and burden of the quiet Central Harlem neighborhood into a shining example of green transit infrastructure.

Mother Clara Hale Bus Depot

Dirty Diesel Campaign

WE ACT's campaign was a catalyst for the MTA investing in diesel retrofits and hybrids.

Dirty Diesel Campaign

Frontline Communities Weigh in on Clean Power Plan, Hopeful it Moves Forward

CPP’s future critical as communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change

Frontline Communities Weigh in on Clean Power Plan, Hopeful it Moves Forward

This September Will be the Clean Power Plan’s Biggest Moment Yet

The CPP directly impacts environmental justice and all other communities.

This September Will be the Clean Power Plan’s Biggest Moment Yet

WE ACT Spotlight: Neje Bailey’s Plant Power

WE ACT member Neje Bailey has envisioned a project called Plant Power.

WE ACT Spotlight: Neje Bailey’s Plant Power

Public Health and Environmental Groups File Suit Against Weak Smog Standard

EPA set standard at level that allows thousands more deaths, hospitalizations

Public Health and Environmental Groups File Suit Against Weak Smog Standard

WE ACT Calls for Retrofitting of North River Waste Treatment Plant

The NYC DEP must immediately prioritize and accelerate the process for the engine retrofit at North River in West Harlem.

WE ACT Calls for Retrofitting of North River Waste Treatment Plant

Air Toxins Reduce IQ in Harlem Kids

Over 200 children from Northern Manhattan were studied.

Air Toxins Reduce IQ in Harlem Kids