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PSR to EPA: Protect health, slash carbon emissions

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to health in the 21st century, making it urgent that we slash carbon emissions. The EPA's proposed rule to limit carbon emissions from new coal-fired power plants gives us an opportunity to do just that. Barbara Gottlieb, PSR's Director of Environment and Health, testified before the EPA, calling on them to pass a strong rule.
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Rally at the Rio

Physicians for Social Responsibility New Mexico was pleased to participate in Rally at the Rio on 3 August, 2013. Dr. Rob Bernstein, President of the Board of Directors of PSR-NM, spoke about the health consequences of climate change, including the increase of infectious disease, heat-related ailments and respiratory maladies such as asthma. He emphasized the role of PSR as the "medical voice of climate change."
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PSR "Clean Air Ambassadors" Meet with Congress, EPA

Twelve 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.
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Focus Areas

Environment and Health
PSR's Environment and Health Program addresses toxics and global warming -- challenges to life and well-being that pervade the entire planet.
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Time to Take Nuclear Winter Seriously
July 29, 2017

Op-ed by PSR New Mexico's Jerry Delaney.
Source: Common Dreams
Ozone poses serious a health threat
May 14, 2016

A letter to the editor from PSR member Valory Wangler, MD.
Source: Farmington Daily Times
BLM methane rule will benefit public health through common-sense safeguards
January 22, 2016

Physicians for Social Responsibility applauds the Bureau of Land Management for undertaking the proposed methane waste rule released today.

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Thank You for supporting us in 2012!
In 2012, we saw members and chapters across the country work together to make a difference. Watch this video to see some of the scenes from our expert tours, testimony, Facebook chats and media outreach. Read more »