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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 14h

Every story starts with a breath. We all deserve clean air to play, pray, work, and write our stories. Watch & share our new video — join us to defend our right to clean air: youtu.be/18TVkzhFPVM #DaretoBreathe

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Every Story Starts With a Breath - We Dare to Breathe!

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Antonia Juhasz @antoniajuhasz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Vernice Miller-Travis lays out next steps to "get our government back" and "restore sanity" starting with "firing all these jokers that don't know shit and don't care about shit." At @weact4ej.bsky.social Envisioning the Future of the Environmental Justice Movement Convening at NY #ClimateWeek

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last week we joined Hunter College's Humanities Action Lab to talk data + storytelling on extreme heat in NYC. One project we shared: Inside Heat, our research following 31 Harlem residents this summer — early results show the lengths our neighbors go to just to keep energy bills down in the heat.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Extreme weather is here. Community preparedness is power. Join us and Riverside Park Conservancy for the Climate Ready Uptown Plan — a hands-on workshop to build your family’s plan for extreme heat, flooding, and climate emergencies in Northern Manhattan. Oct 1, 6-7pm | 102nd St Fieldhouse

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

City of Forest Day is coming! Join us,Riverside Park Conservancy, Natural Areas Conservancy, and NYC Bird Alliance for a tour of a 7.5-acre forest restoration — plus activities,crafts, and games for all ages Oct 3, 10am-1pm | Riverbank “Camel” Playground, W 143rd St & Riverside Dr

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New Uptown Chats episode!🎙️ What happens to renewable energy when the sun isn’t shining or wind isn’t blowing? Jaron & Lonnie talk battery storage with Alia Soomro of NY League of Conservation Voters — how it can lower bills & improve air quality: weact.org/news-events/...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Polly Beam has called NYC home since the 1980s. She’s marched at Foley Square, crossed the Brooklyn Bridge for a climate march, stood in Union Square for a rally — but extreme heat has started taking those moments away from her.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 12:00-4:00 PM at NYCHA's Frederick Douglass Houses for a fun day of interactive learning! RSVP: community.weact.org/lunch_and_le...

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Manuel Salgado @manuelsalgado.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Following an incredibly hot, and deadly, summer in New York City and the country as a whole, we are releasing a new storymap on extreme heat that talks to New Yorkers about how these increasingly deadly heatwaves are affecting their lives.

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Concrete Heat: Environmental Justice in a Warming World

The impacts of increasingly common extreme heat waves are worsened by climate change, poverty, and racism - but we can fight back

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join us Sat, Sept 12 (10AM-1PM) for our September Membership & Community Meeting at Most Worshipful Prince Hall, 454 W 155th St. We’ll recap Inside the Beauty Aisle & our Working Groups. RSVP: weact.org/events/septe...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

WE ACT staff are participating in events throughout Climate Week NYC 2026 🌍 See the full list, including Environmental Justice Leadership Forum events, at weact.org/ClimateWeek

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Struggling to pay your utility bill? Jaron and Lonnie talk with Sachaly De Leon (ANHD) about the Manhattan Clean Energy Hub — one of NY’s 12 hubs helping New Yorkers lower energy bills and join the clean energy transition. 🎧 uptown-chats.castos.com/episodes/man...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Join us for our September Membership & Community Meeting from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM on Saturday, September 12th at the Most Worshipful Prince Hall, which is located at 454 West 155th Street.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New York is ready to build thermal energy networks and $150 million has been committed, with thousands of good union jobs are on the line. Now the PSC needs to approve the projects and let us build. Read more today: www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

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Commentary: N.Y. is ready to tap into thermal energy. What are we waiting for?

Ten pilot projects were authorized under the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act. The PSC needs to approve them as soon as possible.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Save the date: Tues, Sept 22. We are hosting “Envisioning the Future of the Environmental Justice Movement,” a day-long series marking 35 years since the Summit that established the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice. Register for sessions you’ll attend: givebutter.com/weactconvening

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Climate Week Convening

By West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. (WE ACT for Environmental Justice)

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We hope you can join us for WE ACT’s 2026 Annual Gala on Tuesday, Oct. 27th. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, & journal ads are now available,. We'll honor #EnvironmentalJustice champions and celebrate our ongoing work for a more equitable future. Learn more/tickets: givebutter.com/weactgala

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

READ: @votesolar.bsky.social has named its Top 10 finalist for the Vote Solar Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award. Our Eric Walker is one of the finalists. Read all about it: votesolar.org/the-2026-dr-...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join us for our celebrated West Harlem #EnvironmentalJustice Walking Tour during #ClimateWeek. We're offering free walking tours at 1 PM & 2 PM on Friday, Sept. 25th to all who register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Higher #UtilityBill this summer? Our Uptown Chats #podcast talks with WE ACT’s Yuwa Vosper to learn how peak energy demand & #PeakerPlants affect #ElectricityCosts & #AirQuality in NYC, particularly in #EnvironmentalJustice communities. Listen: uptown-chats.castos.com/episodes/pea...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Join WE ACT, @climate.columbia.edu, & Beyond Petrochemicals for Envisioning the Future of the Environmental Justice Movement, a day-long event on the future of #EnvironmentalJustice. Tuesday, Sept. 22nd during #ClimateWeek. Free to all who register: givebutter.com/weactconvening

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congrats to our Eric Walker, who has been named a Top 10 finalist for the @votesolar.bsky.social Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership! votesolar.org/the-2026-dr-...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

HEAT ALERT: #CoolingCenters are open in New York City as we are under a #HeatAlert. #ExtremeHeat is the deadliest impact of #ClimateChange, and Black New Yorkers are three times as likely to die from heat-related issues. Find your nearest cooling center: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcente...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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Tishman Environment and Design Center @tishmancenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Clean Air for the Long Haul cohort is a subset of the Environmental Justice Leadership Forum, convened by @weact4ej.bsky.social. Organizations include Duwamish River Community Coalition, GreenLatinos, Green Door Initiative, PODER Austin, Rise4EJ, WERA NC, and Michigan/Wisconsin Green Muslims

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What can the #EnvironmentalJustice movement teach folks about #CommunityOrganizing? Read this great interview with Peggy Shepard in @counterstream.bsky.social’s #PeaceandRiot. You’ll want to read the whole issue: “The Real American Dream.” www.peaceandriot.org/building-a-b...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Center for Urban Pedagogy has launched its annual call for Making Policy Public projects. We have collaborated with them on a number of projects, and suggest you do as well! Apply: welcometocup.org/news/making-...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Do you run a small business in Manhattan? Our Manhattan Clean Energy Hub has teamed up with the NYC Dept of SBS’ Washington Heights BSC to offer a free, online workshop helping you can save money by reducing your energy costs. Aug. 5 from 12-1 PM. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/unlock-ene...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Rain couldn’t keep this community away! We gathered Saturday to celebrate our members, supporters & volunteers. Thanks to Sen. José Serrano, Council Member Shaun Abreu & Assembly Member Jordan Wright for joining us. Grateful for everyone who showed up rain or shine 💚

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our Annual Membership BBQ is TOMORROW, Sat. July 18th at 11 AM — rain or shine! Join us at P.S. 180 Hugo Newman for food, music, activities & community. RSVP: tinyurl.com/mu788c8d

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

New Yorkers deserve clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Thermal Energy Networks can help achieve all three by delivering neighborhood-scale heating and cooling systems that reduce emissions and protect consumers from volatile fossil fuel costs.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Who decides what “public good” means on NYC’s public land? As the LIFT Task Force eyes city owned land for 25,000 homes, join the Public Land for Public Good coalition to set the terms: public land for the public good and real economic justice.

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Public Land for Public Good: Reclaiming Our City

NYC is fast-tracking public land for development. Who decides what "public good" means?

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

CUNY School of Medicine is hosting a community panel on Scalp Health, Alopecia & Hair Loss — Monday, July 13, 6–7:30 PM at SimpleeBEAUTIFUL in Harlem. Free scalp screenings available before and after. RSVP: airtable.com/appr8l33qUOHviJ5S/pagpm5OmcB2z6ryzy/form

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The deadliest impact of #ClimateChange is #ExtremeHeat, but it doesn't impact everyone equally. Black New Yorkers are 3-times as likely to die from heat-related illnesses as whites. That’s why we support the Federation of America Scientists' State & Local Heat Policy Agenda. Learn more heatagenda.us

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The heat wave is here, NYC — and it's dangerous. Extreme heat is the deadliest impact of climate change. Last year, more than 500 New Yorkers lost their lives to heat-related illness, and we're feeling it right now through Sunday, July 5th.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Applications are open for the 2026-27 Cecil Corbin-Mark Fellowship for Environmental Justice Leadership — based at our NYC headquarters. Apply by July 24th.

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Cecil Corbin-Mark Fellows: Shaping the Next Generation of Environmental Justice Leaders - WE ACT for Environmental Justice

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

New Uptown Chats: Solar & Storytelling (Pt 1). Jaron & Lonnie talk solar trends + agrivoltaics w/ Kiana Michaan, then explore how climate & environmental justice show up in pop culture. Listen to the full episode here: uptown-chats.castos.com/episodes/cli...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thermal Energy Networks lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and protect consumers from volatile fossil fuel prices. @nysdps.bsky.social can approve projects that deliver this right now! @governor.ny.gov The projects are ready, the funding is in place. #LetsBuildTENs #UpgradeNY

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Lead poisoning still impacts NYC families — kids, especially kids of color, are most at risk. WE ACT & the Center for Urban Pedagogy created a free, bilingual guide on lead hazards & tenant rights. Download: weact.org/wp-content/u...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Free GPRO Operations & Maintenance training from Ricardo Lopez & Associates! Build skills in energy efficiency, IAQ, climate resilience & building ops. Optional info session July 22. Weeknight/weekend tracks. Free for Priority Populations, $100 for others.

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Virtual GPRO O+M Training Sign-Up

Sign up for the optional Information Session and select your preferred training track (Weeknight or Weekend). These flexible schedules are designed to accommodate working professionals and anyone inte...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Voting rights are an environmental justice issue. WE ACT’s Leslie Fields tells SEJ why the Voting Rights Act rollback is also a climate story for EJ communities fighting data centers and gas plants. Read the full article here: www.sej.org/publications...

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We are excited to celebrate our members at our Annual Membership BBQ! Join us on Saturday, July 18th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at P.S. 180 Hugo Newman (West 120th Street & Manhattan Avenue) for an afternoon of food, games, and community.

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Food & Water Watch @foodandwater.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Based in Harlem, @weact4ej.bsky.social emphasizes leadership by people of color and low-income communities in the fight for environmental justice. As temperatures have risen, they’ve helped win legislation to protect workers from extreme heat in NYC.

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City Council Passes Legislation to Protect Heat-Vulnerable New Yorkers by Establishing a Maximum Indoor Air Temperature - WE ACT for Environmental Justice

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Primary Election season is here. Early Voting runs June 13–21, Election Day is June 23. Find your polling site, check your registration, and see what’s on your ballot: weact.org/get-involved/vote Your vote shapes who fights for environmental justice in your community. Let’s show up.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Rising temps mean rising energy bills — and low-income communities of color are bearing the brunt, both health-wise and affordability-wise. Jaron & Lonnie talk with our Senior Policy Manager for Energy Justice Eric Walker about what's at stake this heat season. 🎧Full episode: tinyurl.com/38b4rava

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🗳️ Early voting is underway — and if you’re not registered yet, there may still be time! Head to weact.org/get-involved/vote/ to see if you’re registered, sign up, and get all the info you need before election day. Don’t wait!

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Voter Information - WE ACT for Environmental Justice

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Big news. 🎉 Senator Cordell Cleare and Assemblymember Jordan Wright championed a $4 million allocation for WE ACT's Environmental Justice Center, currently under construction in West Harlem.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A free career opportunity in clean energy is now open. ☀️ Solar One + Henry Street Settlement are offering a free five-week green workforce training program — training, certification, and job connections included. In-person sessions start June 22nd. Link in bio for eligibility info and to apply.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our parks are our backyards. In Northern Manhattan, they're where we find community, shade, and relief from extreme heat. But NYC keeps slashing the Parks budget — breaking promises made on the campaign trail by both current and former Mayors.

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Join us for our June Membership Meeting! 🌱 Learn about composting, waste & sanitation — and help us celebrate Juneteenth! ✊🏾 📅 Sat, June 13 | 10 AM–1 PM 📍 454 W. 155th St., Harlem RSVP here: tinyurl.com/2s8z3adw

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WE ACT for Environmental Justice @weact4ej.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Summer heat is dangerous especially if you can't afford AC. The HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit helps eligible New Yorkers get an air conditioner or fan, but the program closes this Friday, June 5th. Apply or share before it's too late access.nyc.gov/programs/cooling-assistance-benefit/#how-it-works

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