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.
WE ACT & DSCEJ on President Biden and European Commission’s Plan to Diversify and Expand LNG Exports
WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Deep South Center for Environmental Justice Respond to President Biden and the European Commission Announcement To Diversify and Expand LNG Exports FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2022 Contact: Anastasia Gordon, WE ACT
WE ACT Executive Director Statement on Mayor’s OneNYC Plan
We applaud Mayor DeBlasio's efforts around climate change and justice
WE ACT Featured in NYCHA Lead Story in the Riverdale Press – March 15, 2020
WE ACT’s Sonal Jessel, Tina Johnson, and Taylor Morton contributed to a story on NYCHA’s lead-testing that appeared in the Riverdale Press on March 15th, 2020. Read the Story
WE ACT Featured in Scienceline Video on Green New Deal – April 3, 2020
Former WE ACT Environmental Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Stephan Roundtree, Jr. was interviewed by Scienceline for an April 3, 2020 story and video comparing the Green New Deal to the original 1930s New Deal. Read the Story & Watch the
WE ACT Files Title VI Complaint Against MTA
Six of eight depots in Harlem and Washington Heights constitute racial discrimination
WE ACT for Environmental Justice Advised U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Preserve Existing Mercury and Air Toxics Standards During Public Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2019 Contact: Dana Johnson, 202-548-4585, dana@weact.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public hearing on its residual risk and technology review of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Members of the Central Harlem Community Respond to the Proposed Addition of a Truck Depot on West 145th Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2022 Contact: Chris Dobens, chris@weact.org, 718-679-8542 HARLEM, NY – In response to the proposed heavy-duty truck rental depot on West 145th Street between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard first reported by
WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND THE SABIN CENTER LAUNCH MODEL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BILLS
Dismantling Injustice M.O.D.E.L. Highlights Five Key Areas for Immediate Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2023 Media Contacts: Catalina V. Silva, Humanity Communications Collective, catalina@humanitycom.com, 571-488-5020 Jama Joseph, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, jama.joseph@weact.org, 646-951-1648 WASHINGTON – In
WE ACT for Environmental Justice Applauds New York City Council for Passing Zero Waste Bill Package
Legislation Expected to Reduce Pests and Improve Quality of Life, Especially in Environmental Justice Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2023 Contact: Chris Dobens, chris@weact.org, 718-679-8542 HARLEM, NY – Today the New York City Council passed the Zero
WE ACT for Environmental Justice Applauds New York City Council Passing Legislation to Complete the Citywide Greenway Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2022 Contact: Chris Dobens, chris@weact.org, 718-679-8542 NEW YORK – Yesterday the New York City Council voted to pass Introduction 0291-2022. This bill requires the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department