WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a national organization based in New York, NY, dedicated to building healthy and toxic-free communities. They work towards climate justice, clean air, healthy homes, good jobs, and sustainable and equitable land use. Through their environmental justice education programs and campaigns, they aim to empower residents, particularly people of color and low-income communities, to participate in decision-making processes that impact their health and environment.
With a mission to ensure strong and equal environmental protections, WE ACT conducts community-based participatory research and evidence-based campaigns to improve environmental health. They are part of the Environmental Justice Leadership Forum, a national coalition of 54 environmental justice organizations working together to advance climate justice. Through their advocacy efforts, they strive to create sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices.
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