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.
Peggy Shepard Quoted in Bloomberg on Impact of Extreme Heat on African American Communities – October 7, 2019
In an October 7, 2019 Bloomberg Environment article on the health impacts of climate change on communities of color, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Peggy Shepard was quoted on the impact of extreme heat. Read the
Peggy Shepard Quoted in Coverage of the Equitable & Just National Climate Platform – July 18, 2019
On July 18, 2019, WE ACT’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Peggy Shepard was quoted in coverage of the historic national climate platform signed by 70+ environmental groups. The article, which appeared in the Washington Post as well as SFGate, dwells
Peggy Shepard Quoted in Gizmodo on Jay Inslee’s Equitable Climate Plan – July 29, 2019
Peggy Shepard was quoted in a July 29, 2019 Gizmodo article on Washington Governor and Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee’s plan to address climate change in an equitable way. Read the Story
Peggy Shepard Quoted on the Equitable & Just National Climate Platform on On The Ground radio show – July 19, 2019
On July 19, 2019, Peggy Shepard was featured as part of a segment on the Equitable & Just National Climate Platform that aired on the On The Ground radio show, which is broadcast on WPFW-FM (89.3) in DC, WRFG-FM (89.3) in
Peggy Shepard Raises Concern of Cumulative Effects in the Weakening of NEPA in the Washington Examiner – July 15, 2020
In a July 15, 2020 article in the Washington Examiner on the Trump administration’s weakening of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard noted that the changes would eliminate the
Peggy Shepard Talks About Diversity in the Environmental Movement in Ensia – July 28, 2020
In a July 28, 2020 article in Ensia, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard discusses the lack of diversity in the mainstream environmental movement and how it impacts grassroots environmental organizations. Read the Article
Peggy Shepard Talks Climate Change with Jane Fonda for Harper’s BAZAAR Podcast – November 5, 2019
WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Peggy Shepard and Jane Fonda sat down for a one-on-one conversation on climate change, climate justice, and social justice at Le Chalet in Saks Fifth Avenue on November 5, 2019. The
Peggy Shepard talks Legacy Pollution and Climate Change in the Brooklyn Eagle – May 15, 2019
In a May 15, 2019 article in the Brooklyn Eagle, our Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard was asked to explain the role of legacy pollution in exacerbating the impacts of climate change in low-income communities and communities of color.
Peggy Shepard Talks to American Prospect About COVID-19 in Communities of Color – April 27, 2020
In an April 27, 2020 article, Peggy Shepard spoke with American Prospect about racial disparities and the impact of COVID-19, explaining how the prevalence of chronic diseases makes the entire community more susceptible. Read the Article
Peggy Shepard Talks to Popular Science About the Evolution of Earth Day – April 22, 2020
In an April 22, 2020 article in Popular Science, WE ACT’s Peggy Shepard talked about the evolution of Earth Day from an event organized by predominantly white, college-educated people to one that is more inclusive of the frontline communities that
