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.
Advancing Environmental Justice through Community Based Participatory Research
CBPR seeks to build capacity and resources in communities and ensure that government agencies and academic institutions are better able to understand and incorporate community concerns into their research agendas.
African American Leaders Reject Trump’s “Dirty Water Order”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28th, 2017 Brooke Havlik, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org Washington, D.C. — Today, as Trump signed an executive order gutting protections for wetlands and drinking water sources for more than 117 million
New Study Finds Air Toxins Reduce IQ in Harlem Kids
Over 200 children from Northern Manhattan were studied.
Albany Energy Advocacy Day with the Energy Democracy Alliance
Concerned about climate change? Want to see more renewable energy? Tired of energy policies that favor the wealthy and those in power? Join us and the Energy Democracy Alliance for a day-long trip to Albany on May 29th to meet
Albany Lobby Day for Toxic-Free Products
Are you concerned about toxic chemicals found in everyday products you and your family use? Then join us for a day-long visit to Albany on Tuesday, February 25th. We’ll be joining forces with our friends in the JustGreen Partnership to
Albany Toxics-Free Advocacy Day with the JustGreen Partnership
Join us for a day-long trip to Albany on May 30th to meet with our New York State legislators. We pushed them to finally pass the Child Safe Products Act last month, but the fight for healthy environments that are
Annual Membership Meeting: 2020 Policy Preview
Our November Membership Meeting, the last of the year, has traditionally been our annual policy briefing. And this year it will be held on a special date – the third Saturday of the month, Saturday, Nov. 16. And it will
April 2017 Member Meeting
What is a member meeting all about? Our monthly membership meetings are a space to discuss upcoming advocacy efforts and collaborate with fellow community members on environmental justice issues. Breakfast is provided. RSVP through the link above. Not a member?
Climate Justice Working Group Meeting
In addition to continuing to advance our campaigns on Energy Efficiency and Extreme Heat, this month’s meeting will feature a representative from the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) who wants to share their ideas for a sustainable, equitable, and
April Membership Meeting
For WE ACT’s April Membership Meeting on Saturday, April 13th, we have invited Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer as well as Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Yvette Clarke, and Hakeem Jeffries to join us for a Federal Policy Town Hall. We’ll