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.

Issues

WE ACT on Capitol Hill

On February 26-27, 2019, WE ACT and fellow environmental justice champions from around the country visited Washington, D.C. to elevate our concerns about the myriad of environmental and health issues disproportionately affecting low-income communities and communities of color. In particular,

WE ACT on the Departure of Mustafa Ali from EPA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9th, 2017 Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org New York, NY — Mustafa Ali, Chief Environmental Justice Official at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced his departure today after 24 years of service to the agency.

WE ACT Puts Support Behind Environmental Justice Bill at City Council

Toxic chemicals have no place in children’s products, yet many found

WE ACT Receives $1,000,000 from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to Administer an Environmental Justice Capacity-Building Grant Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2019 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org HARLEM, NY — WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

WE ACT receives $660,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation for Climate Work

WE ACT joins with 11 other organizations nationwide working to influence how policy addresses the effects of climate change on vulnerable communities .

WE ACT Receives New York State Grant for an Urban Environmental Education Center in Harlem World – Sept. 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Harlem World Magazine featured WE ACT’s announcement about being awarded a grant from New York State for an Urban Environmental Education Center. Read the Article

WE ACT Receives New York State Grant for Urban Environmental Education Center in Northern Manhattan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org NEW YORK — New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the State’s Department of Environmental Conservation today awarded WE ACT for Environmental Justice a $750,000 grant