Focus Areas

• Peace

  Oregon PSR works to end the threat of nuclear weapons, educate about the health effects of war and encourage young people to consider their role in creating a peaceful future through our peace writing contest.

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• Environmental Health

  We are exposed to toxicants in the environment every day, through eating, drinking, inhaling, or absorbing them. More than four billion pounds of Toxic Release Inventory chemicals were emitted in 2006 in the United States, with nearly 10 million pounds emitted in Oregon.

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• Global Warming

  Oregon PSR supports the goal of 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emission by the year 2050, a level called for by atmospheric scientists who are the most involved in studying the problem.

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• Campaign for Safe Food

  The Oregon chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility initiated the Campaign for Safe Food October 1, 2003.

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• Health Care Without Harm Program

  The Oregon Health Care Without Harm Program works with Oregon healthcare facilities on sustainability and greening of buildings and operations. Program areas include sustainable food systems, clinical advocacy and sustainable hospitals.

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