Climate Justice

Green Jobs Panel in Harlem World Magazine – February 25, 2019

On February 25, 2019, Harlem World Magazine reported the news that WE ACT was co-hosting an Inclusive Renewable Energy Economy Powered By Green Jobs panel discussion with the Congressional Black Caucus on Capitol Hill. Moderated by WE ACT’s Director of Legislative

Green Jobs Panel in E&E Daily – February 28, 2019

In a February 28, 2019 article on the green economy, E&E Daily featured coverage of the February 26, 2019 panel discussion on the Inclusive Renewable Energy Economy Powered By Green Jobs we co-hosted on Capitol Hill with the Congressional Black

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,

Congressman Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) and WE ACT for Environmental Justice to Host Briefing on Renewable Energy and Green Jobs

Briefing to be Held on February 26, 10-11 a.m., in Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2325 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2019 Dana Johnson, 202-548-4585, dana@weact.org Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org Jamitress Bowden, jamitress.bowden@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman

Solar Uptown Now in CleanTechnica – February 16, 2019

WE ACT’s Solar Uptown Now program was featured in CleanTechnica on February 16th, 2019, positioning its as an example of how the Green New Deal can work. Read the Article

Cecil Corbin-Mark on the Green New Deal in CityLab – February 12, 2019

WE ACT’s Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark explains what we like about the the Green New Deal and what concerns us about the Green New Deal in an article on the resolution that appeared in CityLab

WE ACT for Environmental Justice Responds to the Green New Deal Resolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2019 Dana Johnson, 202-548-4585, dana@weact.org Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RESPONDS TO GREEN NEW DEAL RESOLUTION Positive Step But Absence Of Timelines Identified As Hurdle To Equity, Justice

Solar Uptown Now on ABC’s Here and Now – February 3, 2019

WE ACT’s Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark appeared on ABC Channel 7’s Here and Now on Feb. 3rd, 2019 discussing our Solar Uptown Now program, which is putting rooftop solar on affordable housing in Harlem and training

Solar Uptown Now in Solar Power World – January 17, 2019

Solar Uptown Now was showcased in a Solar One byline that appeared in Solar Power World on January 17th, 2019. Read the Article

Harlem Heat Project in the American Meteorological Society’s Journal – January 7, 2019

WE ACT’s work in the Harlem Heat Project was showcased in a paper published in the American Meteorological Society’s online journal on January 7th, 2019. Read the Paper