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We are all exposed to potentially harmful toxic chemicals on a daily basis, whether we recognize it or not. From the gasses emanating from our beautiful new wall paint to the pesticides on our produce, chemical exposure is virtually unavoidable. Read more »
Friends don’t let friends…The head of the Civilian Protection division of Mexico’s Ministry of the Interior destroyed Mexico City after lunch yesterday. Which is to say, he conducted a classic IPPNW "bombing run," showing the overwhelming casualties, physical destruction, and radiation effects of a nuclear detonation over this country’s capital. Read more »
News from the Humanitarian Impacts of Nuclear Weapons Conference In Nayarit, Mexico, Part 2 Speakers at the Humanitarian Impacts of Nuclear Weapons conference continued their depiction of the medical effects of nuclear war Thursday afternoon. Read more »
146 nations gather at Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons Conference in MexicoThe Second Conference on the Humanitarian Impacts of Nuclear Weapons got off to a remarkable start this morning when Mexican Foreign Minister Jose Antonio Meade called the possession of nuclear weapons unacceptable. Read more »
This week in Mexico: 130 nations discuss Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear WeaponsThe preliminaries to the Second International Conference on the Humanitarian Impacts of Nuclear Weapons got under way today in Nayarit, Mexico. I am here representing both PSR and as Co-President, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW). Read more »
PSR, Allies Require EPA to Finalize Coal Ash RulePhysicians for Social Responsibility and ten co-litigants successfully completed a consent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, requiring the EPA to finalize the first-ever federal regulations for the disposal of coal ash by December 19, 2014. Read more »
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PSR Executive Director Attends International Climate MeetingLast month, I went to London to represent PSR at the first international meeting of the Global Climate and Health Alliance hosted by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. Read more »
Feinstein blasts sanctions legislationOn Jan. 14, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) urged her fellow Senators to oppose new Iran sanctions legislation. Read more »
WV Chemical Spill Points to Needed RegulationOn January 10 in Charleston, WV, community members were told their water was contaminated with an industrial chemical used in coal processing. Read more »
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Record-breaking cold may be linked to climate changeThat record-setting cold that brutalized two-thirds of the United States this week? It could actually be linked to climate change. Read more »
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Watching the government shutdown is like watching democracy close the doors on its own people. While Congress is at a standoff, the federal government is left unable to conduct crucial activities. Read more »
The Toxies: Exposed"The Toxies: Exposed" is a seven-webisode series that follows a daring investigative journalist as he chases down toxic chemicals and pollutants. Read more »
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PSR been advocating for energy efficiency for years to reduce the chances for catastrophic climate change. Read more »
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Where in the World is Wendy?Climate Champion Wendy Ring, MD is two weeks into her bicycle tour across the country to raise awareness about the health impacts of climate change in the US and what we can do about it. Read more »
Pull the Plug on MOX!The expansion of funding for a new MOX Fuel Facility in South Carolina is a dangerous project that wastes taxpayers dollars. A recent webinar by WAND helps explore some of the key issues with this boondoggle. Read more »
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PSR “Clean Air Ambassadors” Meet with Congress, EPATwelve PSR leaders from across the country descended on Washington, DC recently to push for clean air, a livable climate, and reductions in toxic pollution from energy generation. They were part of “50 States United,” a lobbying blitz that brought doctors, nurses, clergy, labor leaders, tribal leaders, parents and citizen activists to Washington from all 50 states. Read more »
Nuclear weapons continue to pose an existential threat to human civilization. Their elimination must be our highest priority if we hope to bequeath a sustainable world to our children. Read more »
Bank of America meeting "Dominated by Anti-Coal Activists"It's official! According to major finance website thestreet.com, last week's Bank of America shareholder meeting was "dominated by anti-coal activists." Read more »
PSR's Barbara Gottlieb described to Bank of America's CEO and board of directors the health implications of climate change -- caused in part by their loans to the coal industry. Read more »
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The ICAN Civil Society Forum was a triumph of youthful energy and should put to rest fears that young people can not be mobilized to address the humanitarian consequences of nuclear war. Read more »
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