Urban Heat

Sonal Jessel Talks About Extreme Heat and Climate Justice on Can’t Take the Heat – September 3, 2020

WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel was interviewed on the Can’t Take the Heat podcast, which is produced by the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. The interview aired on September 3, 2020, and she

Public Green Spaces: Racism, Heat, and Barriers to Access

By Emma Urofsky & Robbie M Parks Public green spaces are cornerstones of our communities. Some, like Central Park, have become cultural icons, distinguishing landmarks. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, public green spaces also confer health benefits to those who make

Sonal Jessel Voices Concern About NYC’s Get Cool Program in the New York Times – August 21, 2020

In an August 21, 2020 article in the New York Times, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel voiced concerns about the effectiveness of New York City’s Get Cool program, which was designed to provide free

Climate Justice Working Group August Meeting

Are you concerned about climate change and the inequities in our society? Then join our Climate Justice Working Group and work to help achieve equitable solutions to the climate crisis! Our next meeting is on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:30-7:00

Sonal Jessel Offers Recommendations to Improve Communications During Extreme Heat Events in the New York Times – August 5, 2020

In an August 5, 2020 article in the New York Times, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel offered New York City recommendations on how to improve communications with vulnerable populations during extreme heat events. Read

Sonal Jessel Raises Awareness of Vulnerability of Frontline Communities to Extreme Heat in Popular Science – July 30, 2020

In a July 30, 2020 article in Popular Science on heat and its effects on seniors in nursing homes, WE ACT fro Environmental Justice’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel raised awareness of the health impacts of extreme heat on

Sonal Jessel Talks About Extreme Heat with Brian Lehrer – July 28, 2020

WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel was a guest on the Brian Lehrer Show on July 28, 2020, where she talked about the heightened health threats of extreme heat for low-income communities and communities of

Sonal Jessel Calls for Action on Heightened Threats of Heat & COVID-19 in Gotham Gazette Op-Ed – July 21, 2020

In a July 21, 2020 Op-Ed in the Gotham Gazette, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel called for action from New York City & New York State to address the heightened health threats of extreme

Cecil Corbin-Mark’s Congressional Heat Testimony Quoted in E&E News – July 15, 2020

In a July 15, 2020 article, E&E News quoted WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark, who testified at the House Committee on Science, Space, & Technology hearing on “Sweltering in Place: COVID-19,

Cecil Corbin-Mark Talks About Heat Vulnerability with NRDC – July 13, 2020

In a July 13, 2020 NRDC blog post, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark talks about heat vulnerability and how we are working to address it. Read the Article