WE ACT for Environmental Justice has been combating environmental racism and building healthy communities for people of color since 1988.
Harlem, NYC
Joined February 2009
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Extreme heat is a matter of justice, especially for marginalized communities. @weact4ej's Leslie Fields explains on @younggiftedgreen's episode of The Green Agenda.
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Balance is a central tenet in both Islam and ecology.
Huda Alkaff of Wisconsin Green Muslims shares how her work is grounded in the interconnectedness of spiritual practice and environmental science.
Episode: bit.ly/GreenMuslims
A collab with @water_hub
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So great talking with our dear friends at @weact4ej about environmental justice and creating strong, healthy communities across NYC!
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NYC has already taken big steps by divesting from fossil fuels, but we need to go further. Our pension funds don’t just safeguard the future of hardworking New Yorkers, they can help safeguard the future of our city itself. Thank you @weact4ej for hosting!
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For the Trump administration and their #PollutersFirst Agenda, it was never an “all of the above” energy strategy but instead an “oil above all” strategy that drives up costs on gas, electricity, and heating our homes.
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We’re in Albany TODAY with advocates from all over NY to demand climate action & lower energy bills! The #NYHEAT Act will stop costly gas expansion & cap bills for low-income families.
#lowerbills #cleanerheat
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♥️This is a love letter to Black History and environmental justice!♥️ Explore our brand-new #BlackHistoryMonth storymap featuring @DrBobBullard , @DSCEJ and more! >> arcg.is/1aLm00
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Join me at the Apollo Stages at The Victoria on February 23rd from 2pm-4pm for our annual Black History Month showcase celebrating Harlem’s legacy and influence around the world. 💫
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NEW: Trump’s actions attacking
environmental health and climate
policies threaten environmental justice communities and our shared future. Read and share how our co-founder and executive director, Peggy Shepard, responds to these assaults and what’s next via @USATODAY
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Yesterday, DOE found that LNG exports devastate the climate and raise prices for consumers -- and a huge coalition of advocates and grassroots leaders applauded the findings and pushed @POTUS & @ENERGY to deny all pending permits in response. READ MORE:
sierraclub.org/press-release…
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EPRA is built on a false policy dichotomy. We don't have to sacrifice environmental protections and communities to fast-track clean energy projects, says Leslie G. Fields of @weact4ej. commondreams.org/opinion/rea…
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The #DirtyDeal is a raw deal.
While it alleges to improve "approval processes," "it does so through fossil fuel racism, with giveaways to big Oil and Gas while hurting vulnerable communities and the environment"
@weact4ej @interfaithpower @CJAOurPower
commondreams.org/opinion/rea…
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In an op-ed by @weact4ej's Leslie Fields, 'We Need A Real Path To Clean Energy, Not Dirty Fossil Fuel Deja Vu' on @commondreams find out how the Energy Permitting Reform Act (#EPRA) of 2024 is a #DirtyDeal that continues a legacy of fossil fuel racism. >> bit.ly/notoepra
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Congratulations to Charles Callaway, who was named one of @BusinessInsider's 2024 Climate Action 15, which acknowledges leaders working to advance climate solutions:
businessinsider.com/climate-…
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American Rivers and 131 partners are calling on Congress to act with urgency to protect families and restore rivers damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
We urge @SpeakerJohnson & @SenSchumer to bring an emergency disaster relief package to the floor so agencies can deliver aid to impacted communities. americanrivers.org/media-ite…
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🎃☢️Don't be fooled! The lobbyist-written “nuclear blueprint” would only prop up a toxic industry at the expense of real climate solutions.
Tell NYSERDA to reject this dangerous waste of time and money, and prioritize the proven technologies we need: actionnetwork.org/letters/sp…
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The past two days at #AASHE24 have been a whirlwind! Peggy Shepard (@weact4ej) & @DrShaunHarper inspired us with their keynotes. We’ve explored breakout sessions, built new connections, & felt the buzz of the Expo Hall.
One more day to go—what’s been your favorite part so far?💚
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Lead exposure is an environmental health hazard that can lead to delayed development of the brain, learning difficulties, behavioral problems, and long-term exposure can possibly result in permanent damage to the body or even death.#NLPPWchat #NLPPW2024
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A6a: WE ACT’s NYC Lead Outreach Campaign where WE ACT partnered with 12 community-based organizations and 2 government agencies...
bit.ly/3BTxjQR
#NLPPWchat
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A5b: ...of lead-based paint before they sell the residence and to disclose the results to buyers prior to closure of the sale. This bill gives communities the power to prevent lead exposure bit.ly/3YkKBio #NLPPWchat
