Climate Justice

WE ACT Featured in Scienceline Video on Green New Deal – April 3, 2020

Former WE ACT Environmental Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Stephan Roundtree, Jr. was interviewed by Scienceline for an April 3, 2020 story and video comparing the Green New Deal to the original 1930s New Deal. Read the Story & Watch the

Sonal Jessel Talks to the Verge About the Dangers of CONVID-19 Sheltering in Place During the Summer – March 27, 2020

In a March 27, 2020 article in the Verge, WE ACT’s Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel discusses the dangers of sheltering in place during the CONVID-19 pandemic for frontline communities once this summer’s heat waves start to arrive, along

Peggy Shepard’s DNC Climate Platform Committee Appointment Featured in Harlem World – March 24, 2020

Harlem World looks forward to having WE ACT’s Executive Director and Co-Founder Peggy Shepard developing recommendations for the climate, environment, and energy planks of the 2020 Democratic Party Platform. The magazine reported on March 24, 2020 that she had been

Peggy Shepard Appointed to DNC Climate Council Platform Committee – March 24, 2020

Peggy Shepard, Executive Director and Co-Founder of WE ACT for Environmental Justice, has been named a member of the Democratic National Committee’s Environment and Climate Council’s Platform Committee. This committee is tasked with developing recommendations for the climate, environment, and

Earth Day Albany Lobby Day for Energy Efficiency & Toxic-Free Products – CANCELED

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED How do you plan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day? Join us for our Albany Lobby Day on Wednesday, April 22nd and help make a difference! We’re joining forces with the Energy

WE ACT’s Solar Work Featured in Next City – March 3, 2020

In a March 3, 2020 article, Next City showcased how affordable housing co-ops have been finding ways to reduce emissions while saving their residents money. Solar Uptown Now, a program we developed with Solar One and other partners, was featured

Cecil Corbin-Mark Quoted in Patch on the MTA’s Introduction of Electric Buses in Harlem – January 29, 2020

On January 29, 2020, WE ACT’s Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark was quoted in Patch on the the New York State Metropolitan Transit Authority’s introduction of electric buses on the M60 SBS route in Harlem. Read the

Cecil Corbin-Mark Quoted in amNewYork on the MTA’s Introduction of Electric Buses in Harlem – January 29, 2020

On January 29, 2020, WE ACT’s Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark was quoted in amNewYork on the health impacts of the New York State Metropolitan Transit Authority’s introduction of electric buses on the M60 SBS route

Cecil Corbin-Mark Interviewed by WABC TV Channel 7 on the MTA Introducing Electric Buses in Harlem – January 29, 2020

On January 29, 2020, WE ACT’s Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark was interviewed by WABC TV Channel 7 on the health impacts of the New York State Metropolitan Transit Authority’s introduction of electric buses on the

WE ACT Testified in Support of the Renewable Rikers Act to Convert Rikers Island into a Solar Farm

Plan to Train the Formerly Incarcerated to Install the Solar Panels FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2020 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org HARLEM, NY — Cecil Corbin-Mark, Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives at WE