Épisodes

  • WE ACT 2026 Policy Agenda
    Jan 12 2026

    WE ACT’s 2026 Policy Agenda is hot off the press! Join Jaron, Jama, and Briana to learn about some exciting campaigns WE ACT is advocating for in New York State this year.

    Check out WE ACT’s 2026 Policy Agenda!

    Make sure to subscribe to the WE ACT newsletter for updates, upcoming events and actions you can take!

    Did one of the topics in this episode pique your interest? Listen to one of our previous episodes to learn more:

    • Episode 2: Don’t Be Toxic, Be Beautiful
    • Episode 40: The New York State Beauty Justice Act

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    30 min
  • Holiday Special with Leslie Fields
    Dec 15 2025

    The holidays are here again, and this year, Lonnie and Jaron are joined by Leslie Fields, WE ACT’s Chief Federal Officer to share stories from the environmental justice movement, including Leslie’s role in creating our Federal Policy Office in Washington, D.C.

    Learn more about the Environmental Justice Leadership Forum made up of organizations across the country!

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    40 min
  • Celebrating Our Wins in 2025
    Nov 24 2025

    It has been a difficult year for many of us, but that hasn’t stopped WE ACT from accomplishing some big wins in the name of environmental justice. Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn more about some of the wins for 2025 that we are excited to celebrate.

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    29 min
  • Trash Talk in New York
    Nov 10 2025

    Want to hear some trash talk without all of the drama? Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn about some emerging policies in New York State to reduce the impact of plastic and other waste materials on the environment and our health, with help from a member of WE ACT's Planning Committee, Danielle Dookie. Danielle also serves on the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board.

    Liked this episode? Check out our previous episode on Waste Incineration to learn more!

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    27 min
  • Youth-Led Climate Action
    Oct 27 2025

    Children’s Environmental Health Month is almost over, but youth-led climate action is still going strong! In this episode, Lonnie and Jaron are joined by Shiv Soin, Founder and Co-Executive Director of TREEage to learn how young people have helped shape the climate justice movement and ways for more young people to get involved.

    Want to support climate action in your community? Check out upcoming TREEage events!

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    34 min
  • Green Healthy Schools
    Oct 13 2025

    October is Children’s Environmental Health Month! Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn about the Green Healthy Schools campaign with help from Faiza Azam, Climate & Labor Organizer at ALIGN.

    Take Action!

    Join the Climate Works for All coalition and sign the petition to tell our next mayor: we need Green, Healthy Schools to ensure the future of New York City’s climate, children, education system, and workforce. www.alignny.org/greenhealthyschools

    You can also find ALIGN on Instagram: @align_new_york

    Learn more about the Green Healthy Schools Report

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    28 min
  • Air Quality Monitoring: Congesting Pricing, Pollution and More
    Sep 29 2025

    Need some fresh air? Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn about air quality monitoring projects in Northern Manhattan and how you can help promote environmental justice in New York with help from Valentina Rojas, WE ACT’s Environmental Health Manager.

    Extra Resources:

    • Learn more about the EJNYC Report
    • Check out WE ACT’s Air Quality Monitoring Projects

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    34 min
  • Flooding
    Sep 8 2025

    It’s raining, it’s pouring! Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn how different types of flooding impact communities across New York, and what is being done to reduce those impacts with help from Tyler Taba, Director of Resilience at Waterfront Alliance.

    Guest Information: Tyler Taba, Director of Resilience - Waterfront Alliance

    Extra Resources:

    • Sign up for Notify NYC to get important updates about flooding and other climate-related hazards.
    • Live in Northern Manhattan? Check out WE ACT’s Climate Ready Uptown Plan

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    31 min