Climate Justice

Studies show that communities of color and low-income experience the impacts of the climate crisis first and worst, despite contributing the least amount of the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change. WE ACT is working to ensure that these communities can benefit from equitable climate adaptation and mitigation efforts so that they are no longer overburdened by the climate crisis. Just as with environmental justice, achieving this is referred to as climate justice.

CLIMATE JUSTICE WORKING GROUP
Climate change is already causing devastating local and global harm. In New York City, we are facing hotter and deadlier heat waves, more devastating storm damage, and flooding. Centuries of racist disinvestment in communities of color have left us less unprepared and more vulnerable to the negative health impacts of climate change. WE ACT’s Climate Justice Working Group tackles the dual crises of climate change and racism by building community power and taking control of the decisions and the systems that impact our lives. Our actions prioritize the health of our communities through environmental, political, and economic justice.

The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7:30 PM. If you would like to get involved, or simply want to learn more, please sign up here or contact cjwg@weact.org if you have questions.

Climate Justice Work