As with Katrina, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy left thousands of people without a home or access to essential needs. The people in the South Bronx and New Jersey affected most by the hurricane were predominately poor and black. As a result of the catastrophe, and the refusal to be left out, 200 environmental justice activists decided to take action by gathering together in New York to discuss how to integrate environmental justice needs into the larger redevelopment process.

An article highlighting the environmental justice movement's efforts is found here: http://colorlines.com/archives/2013/04/environmental_justice_soldiers_on_without_a_king_queen--or_major_dollars.html