Cumulative Impact

Why Are Gas Prices So High and What Should the Government Be Doing About It?

Preface: This piece was first written before the release of the Inflation Reduction Act and therefore does not comment on the merits of this proposed legislation relative to gas prices. Gasoline[1] prices across the country have risen at unprecedented

WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RESPONDS TO DRAFT PERMITTING REFORM TEXT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2022 Contact: Dana Johnson, dana@weact.org, 917-885-3314 or Chris Dobens, chris@weact.org, 718-679-8542 WASHINGTON – This week news agencies reported the details of proposed permitting reforms that are part of a deal to secure Senator Manchin’s

Environmental Justice Leadership Forum Congressional Letter on the Environmental Justice for All Act

July 26, 2022 The Honorable Raul Grijalva The Honorable Bruce Westerman Chairman

Letter Urging New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to Sign Cumulative Impacts Bill – May 26, 2022

Download the full letter as a PDF here.

WE ACT RESPONDS TO THE OPENING OF THE CLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM

WE ACT RESPONDS TO THE OPENING OF THE CLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2022 Contacts: Lonnie Portis, Environmental Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, lonnie@weact.org and Anastasia Gordon, Energy and Transportation Policy Manager, anastasia@weact.org WASHINGTON, DC

WE ACT Applauds New York State Legislature for Passing Bills to Reduce the Cumulative Impacts of Pollution on Disadvantaged Communities

Governor Hochul’s Signature Could Save Communities of Color from Continuing to be Environmental Sacrifice Zones FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2022 Contact: Chris Dobens, 718-679-8542, chris@weact.org NEW YORK – Yesterday the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation

WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RESPONDS TO THE WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PHASE I NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT RULEMAKING

WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RESPONDS TO THE WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PHASE I NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT RULEMAKING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2022 Contact: Lauren Hall, lauren@weact.org, (703) 447-7106 WASHINGTON, DC – Today the

WE ACT is Disappointed with the Fiscal Year 2022-23 New York State Budget

WE ACT is Disappointed with the Fiscal Year 2022-23 New York State Budget New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and the Legislature Fail to Adequately Fund Environmental and Climate Justice Initiatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2022 Contact: Chris

Spring EHJLT: Toxic Products

We are pleased to announce our award-winning Environmental Health & Justice Leadership Training Program for the Spring. Participants in this online training program will learn about environmental and climate justice issues and how to advocate for equitable solutions to address