Join the Beauty Inside Out working group for "Toxic Free Holidays" on November 30th at 6:30 pm on Zoom! We'll be talking about how to shop toxin-free this holiday season and discuss some popular Christmas gifts and toxic-free alternatives for your family and friends. We'll also have a guest presentation from Mike Schaede from Mind the Store who will talk about the best places to shop for toxic-free products.
Want to help plan NYC’s transition to clean and reliable energy? PowerUp NYC is a collaborative energy planning study that will accelerate city government action to clean up our air, make energy bills more affordable, and create opportunities for local community energy. RSVP for their Community Town Hall to help to shape NYC’s clean energy future: Thursday, December 1, 6 - 8:30 pm at NYU, 370 Jay Street, 12th Floor, in Brooklyn.
Don't miss our final membership meeting of 2022 on December 3rd at 10 am. This meeting will be in-person at Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge at 454 West 155th Street in Harlem. We'll be reviewing all that's happened this year and look ahead to next year, including our 2023 policy agenda.
PFAS and the EPA: We were quoted in this Bloomberg Law article on the potential and risks of new PFAS regulations as the EPA moves to designate these extremely harmful chemicals as toxic and regulate them.
Climate Justice Pavilion: Our climate justice pavilion was mentioned in Harlem World and Earthjustice. We are so honored to have been able to provide a space for communities most impacted by climate change.
Beauty Inside Out: WE ACT and our Beauty Inside Out campaign got a shout out on Jonathan Van Ness's podcast "Curious With JVN" in the episode Why Are Toxic Products (Still) On Our Shelves?
Climate Education: NY Teachers on the Frontlines
Please join the Climate and Resilience Education Task Force’s Youth Steering Committee for a virtual panel with New York City teachers, Climate Education: NY Teachers on the Frontlines on Monday, December 12th, 5 - 6:30 pm. This youth-led panel discussion will highlight how New York City public middle and high school teachers teach about climate change in their classrooms, the successful methods they use, challenges they may face, and why transformation within the American education system is necessary to prepare students for a climate-altered world.
