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.
5 Years After Sandy: We Remember, We Resist, We Rise
On the 5th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, New Yorkers will march together to remember the lives lost and the damage incurred from Sandy. We will march to demand bold climate action from Mayor de Blasio, Governor Cuomo, and Senator Schumer.
Earth Day 5K Virtual Fun Run
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, WE ACT for Environmental Justice is hosting an Earth Day 5K Fun Run. Originally scheduled for April 18th in Riverside Park, we have transitioned this fundraiser for walkers and runners into a
60+ Environmental Justice Organizations & Advocates Denounce Proposed EPA Cuts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16th, 2017 Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org New York, NY – Today’s White House budget proposal, “America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again” included many cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that
7 Reasons Why Asthma is an Environmental Justice Crisis
As a child, I spent most of my time outdoors. My family and I enjoyed picnics, hiked mountain trails, and flew kites in the park less than a mile from our home. However, the time I spent outdoors was not
8 Ways Environmental Organizations Can Support the Movement for Environmental Justice
Research continues to demonstrate that the very same processes that are degrading the Earth and its systems are also exploiting low-income, indigenous, and/or communities of color. Whether it is flooding in Louisiana, lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan, or the construction
A Call for Toxic-Free Children’s Products
Children’s products containing toxic chemicals are for sale in New York City and pose dangerous, unnecessary health risks to children.
A Climate Game Changer for Environmental Justice?
California has been at the forefront when taking steps to address environmental justice concerns.
A Flint Water Crisis in the Halls of Congress
Congressional staffers in Washington, DC have more in common than they’d like with the people of Flint, Michigan.
A Guide to Supporting Volunteer Fundraisers
The success of volunteers—including board members— raising money for an organization hinges on many factors.
A Power Plan That is Cleaner for All
The green energy transition affords a unique opportunity for EJ communities to shape, quite literally, the infrastructure of power in the United States
