Resources and Reports
WE ACT frequently receives research and media requests for historical publications. Through our resources and reports page, you will find nearly 30 years of publications WE ACT has either authored, partnered in publishing, or been featured in.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact info@weact.org.
Community Gardening Volunteer Day
RAIN DATE ENACTED: Now on Sunday, Nov. 4th from 2-5 PM! Come out and enjoy the fall weather while promoting climate justice and supporting the revitalization of two community gardens in Hamilton Heights. Community gardens contribute to social resilience, air quality,
Community Groups Across the Country Challenge EPA over Failure to Update Protections from Lead Poisoning
Inadequate Protections Endanger Young Children in Schools, Homes, and Other Buildings Currently Deemed Safe
Community Power: A Community Solar Project in East Harlem
The Challenge In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) worked with community members to develop a Northern Manhattan Climate Action plan. The plan identified the need for energy independence as a priority in Northern
Congress Rejects Trump’s Cuts, Includes Dangerous Riders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2018 Contact: Athena Motavvef, 202-548-4585, athena@weact.org Washington, DC — Congress has revealed their omnibus spending package for Fiscal Year 2018. The good news is that it rejects the disastrous cuts proposed by the Trump administration,
Congressman Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) and WE ACT for Environmental Justice to Host Briefing on Renewable Energy and Green Jobs
Briefing to be Held on February 26, 10-11 a.m., in Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2325 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2019 Dana Johnson, 202-548-4585, dana@weact.org Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org Jamitress Bowden, jamitress.bowden@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman
Corina Fuentes
Development Writer
Corina Fuentes Environmental Health in Affordable Housing Op-Ed in Giving Compass – March 26, 2021
WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Development Writer Corina Fuentes wrote an Op-Ed in Giving Compass on March 26, 2021 on the importance of addressing environmental health issues in public housing. Read the Op-Ed
Cosmetics & Personal Care Products Community Briefing
Do You Know What Is In Your Cosmetics, Hair Care, & Other Personal Care Products? Personal care products are largely unregulated and many of the items you use every day contain toxic chemicals. Everyone is at risk, but women
Court Upholds New York State Plastic Bag Ban Reported in Hudson Valley 360 – August 24, 2020
In an August 24, 2020 article in Hudson Valley 360, it was reported that the New York State Supreme Court upheld the State’s ban on single-use plastic bags, which went into effect March 1, 2020. WE ACT for Environmental Justice
Coverage of WE ACT’s Urban Heat Projects Featured in Grist – August 13, 2019
On August 13, 2019, WE ACT’s Harlem Heat Project, Cooling Center Audit initiative, and Aditi Varshneya were featured in a Grist article on what New York City is doing to address heat and its impacts on the public. Read the
