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Uptown Chats

Uptown Chats

著者： Jaron Burke Lonnie Portis WE ACT for Environmental Justice
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概要

 Join Jaron and Lonnie as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it's for everyone! The podcast is officially 1 year old! Now that we're older and wiser, we're releasing episodes twice each month - on the second and last Monday of each month. Uptown Chats is the official podcast of WE ACT for Environmental Justice. WE ACT was founded in 1988 and has offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. You can find us online at weact.org.© 2022 マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 社会科学 経済学
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  • New York City Policy Updates: Plans, Compost and More

    New York City Policy Updates: Plans, Compost and More
    2026/02/09

    A lot is happening in New York City, especially when it comes to policy. Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn about some of WE ACT's priorities for 2026 with help from Caleb Smith, WE ACT's City Policy Manager. Topics include the City's Environmental Justice (EJNYC) Plan, the East Harlem Climate and Community Master Plan, and organic waste diversion.

    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 16: NYC Environmental Justice Report
    • Episode 35: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), featuring Lisa Garcia

    You can also listen to this episode on YouTube.

    Got questions? Email us at podcast@weact.org

    Connect with the show:

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    34 分
  • WE ACT Federal Policy Office Update

    WE ACT Federal Policy Office Update
    2026/01/26

    This week, Lonnie and Jaron are joined by Weezie Foster, WE ACT’s Government Affairs Manager to share some updates from our Federal Policy Office and talk about some important items on WE ACT’s federal policy agenda for 2026.

    Check out some of the resources from WE ACT's Federal Policy Office:

    • WE ACT produced six StoryMaps including ones sharing the past, present and future of Black History and Environmental Justice.
    • Want to learn more about the National Environmental Policy Act? Check out this StoryMap titled NEPA Does Not Delay!

    You can also listen to this episode on YouTube.

    Got questions? Email us at podcast@weact.org

    Connect with the show:

    Follow us on Instagram

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    Donate to WE ACT for Environmental Justice

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    37 分
  • WE ACT 2026 Policy Agenda

    WE ACT 2026 Policy Agenda
    2026/01/12

    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

    You can also listen to this episode on YouTube.

    Got questions? Email us at podcast@weact.org

    Connect with the show:

    Follow us on Instagram

    Follow us on Facebook

    Donate to WE ACT for Environmental Justice

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    30 分
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