We’re only four weeks into summer and yet we’re already in our third heatwave here in New York City. Watch Sonal Jessel as she takes the Verge on our East Harlem Heat Tour to talk about Urban Heat Islands and the temperature disparity between neighborhoods. Watch
Peggy Shepard on MSNBC's PoliticsNation
In case you missed our earlier email, Peggy Shepard was interviewed live on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton on June 11. Here is the full clip of her interview, discussing climate change and her work as co-chair of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Watch
Sonal Jessel Talks Heat on the Harlem Connection
In case you missed WBAI Radio’s The Harlem Connection last week, Sonal Jessel joined the crew to talk about extreme heat and climate justice amidst a selection of heat-related songs. Listen
Peggy Shepard Talks Just Transition on Bloomberg Live
In case you missed Peggy Shepard on the Building a Just Transition panel at Bloomberg Live’s Sustainable Business Summit, you can watch the discussion here. Watch
In case you missed our BBQ…wait, no one should have missed our BBQ! It was our first in-person event since the pandemic. And in addition to seeing many of our members for the first time in more than a year, we had appearances from U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, New York State Assemblymembers Carmen De La Rosa and Al Taylor, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and City Council District 7 candidate Shaun Abreu.
Peggy Shepard is pictured above, showing Senator Schumer around the park. And pictured below (left to right) is Corbin Hill Founder & President Dennis Derryck, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and Peggy Shepard.
You didn’t miss Peggy Shepard’s appearance on the Climate Museum’s Talking Climate: Health panel with NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Sustainability Deputy Director Kizzy Charles-Guzman and the NRDC Science Center’s Climate & Health Scientist Dr. Vijay Limaye. It was canceled due to Tropical Storm Elsa. So tune in next Friday, July 23 at 1:00 PM EDT and hope climate change does not cause any further delays! RSVP
Equitable & Just National Climate Platform Calls for Action
As the Equitable & Just National Climate Platform marks its two-year anniversary, WE ACT joins its fellow co-authors and signatories in calling for Congress to work with the Biden administration to make bold investments to further reduce environmental injustice. Read the Press Release
We took our new staff and summer interns on a “toxics & treasures” tour of Harlem, with Charles Callaway showing us the environmental justice challenges we’ve faced in our community and the successes we’ve achieved. Above is a group shot across from the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Below is a group shot in front of the Mother Clara Hale Bus Depot, and below that is another group shot in West Harlem Piers Park, with the old Marine Transfer Station and North River Sewage Treatment Plant in the background. It was great to see these new faces, and to meet in-person!
Jazz by the Water!
Artist and WE ACT member Gwen Black is the Founder & Curator of Arts & Jazzfest NYC. And we’re excited to see the festival back and in-person! Head to Governor’s Island on Saturday, July 31 from 12:00-5:30 PM EDT. More Info
