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.
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
April Membership Meeting: City Council Districts 7 & 10 Candidates Forum
Join us for our April Membership Meeting and get to know the candidates running for New York City Council in Districts 7 & 10! Our meeting will start at 10:00 AM ET on Saturday, April 10. We have invited
Ashley James Writes Op-Ed on Health Inequities in NYCHA in City Limits – October 7, 2021
WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Environmental Health Coordinator Ashley James wrote an Op-Ed published in City Limits on October 7, 2021 calling attention to the health risks faced by New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents and urging them to
Asthma-Free Homes Fact Sheet
Asthma is an environmental disease characterized by chronic lung inflammation and episodes of airway constriction. Know the facts.
Unequal Air and Care: Asthma Disparities
How well are federal strategies to reduce disparities in the treatment and management of asthma working?
Report: More Federal Support Needed to Reduce Asthma Disparities Nationwide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2017 Contact: Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, brooke@weact.org New York, NY—The federal government’s Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities needs more support to have an impact on asthma disparities in
Asthma-Free Housing Bill (385) Hearing
RSVP to join community members from across the city at a committee hearing on the Asthma Free Housing Act at City Hall.
With 94% Council Support, Asthma Bill Must be Passed to Protect NYC Tenants
For Immediate Release June 13, 2017 Brooke Havlik, 212-961-1000 ext. 320 / 574.849.8576, brooke@weact.org Coalition urges Mayor and Speaker to take immediate action on healthier housing NEW YORK, NY – The Coalition for Asthma-Free Homes brought together NYC Council Members, residents,
Unequal Air and Care: Federal Impact on Pediatric Asthma Disparities in 4 U.S. Cities
WE ACT’s report, Unequal Air and Care: Federal Impact on Pediatric Asthma Disparities in 4 U.S. Cities calls on the federal government to strengthen the 2010 Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities and utilize the report’s