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Tell President Obama to cancel the Vogtle Loan Guarantee! We don’t want or need new nuclear reactors and we don’t think that taxpayers should be on the hook to support a mature industry.
A letter to the editor from PSR/Florida President Dr. Lynn Ringenberg.
Source: Tampa Bay TimesDuke Energy is scuttling plans for a nuclear power facility in the state. Duke Energy has been charging nuclear cost recovery fees for the planned $24.7 billion plant in Levy County. Through these fees, Duke customers have paid $1.5 billion for the Levy County plant so far.
Source: Bay News 9Florida PSR and the Florida League of Conservation Voters, in honor of Earth Day and respect for our Mother, are bringing attention to the dangers of hydraulic fracturing.
An op-ed by PSR Florida's Dr. Lynn Ringenberg and Dr. Ronald Saff.
Source: Tallahassee DemocratAn op-ed from six physicians who are members of Physicians for Social Responsibility/Florida.
Source: Tallahassee DemocratClimate change is a serious threat to human health and the environment. Yet, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is approving permits for new biomass plants. At the same time, it is doing virtually nothing to cut down on the millions of tons of global-warming and disease-causing pollutants spewed yearly from Florida’s 12 coal-fired power plants.
Source: Tallahassee DemocratPSR Tampa Bay's website has finally launched. Visit http://www.psrtampabay.org to get the latest news and events for the Tampa Bay chapter.
As crude oil gushes into the Gulf at an alarming rate, cleanup efforts are lagging behind. The ecosystems, economies, and health of the population of the Gulf Coast region are being threatened by this disaster. It is time to take a stand against our dependence on fossil fuels. Write a letter to your local representatives or to President Obama and urge them to pursue legislation that will put us on track to a cleaner energy future!
Researchers worry that the BP spill will have insidious effects on residents of the Gulf coast, many of whom are just now recovering from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. What will be the long term effects of this unprecedented spill?
Source: TimeWhether you're a health professional, student, or concerned citizen, PSR/Florida can provide the collective voice of advocacy for change. Our organization brings powerful solutions to policy makers, and a respected message to the public about creating a safer, healther world today and for the future.
We are thrilled to share with you our Inaugural Newsletter!
The newsletter is meant to be an informative summary of the highlights from the past two years, and a sincere thank you to all of you who have made our work possible. We hope that you will be pleased with our accomplishments and will be encouraged to continue to support us as we strive to improve the health of Tampa Bay and make the world a little safer and greener for all. From all of us at PSR Tampa Bay have a wonderful holiday season and a safe and healthy new year!