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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.
Student PSR believes that individual and community health are intrinsically linked to the health of the environment; in order to improve our own health, we develop a more sustainable relationship with the environment. As health professionals in training, we are in a unique position to highlight the medical problems caused by environmental degradation. Through education and advocacy, SPSR addresses a wide range of environmental issues at the local, regional and national level.
A letter to the editor from PSR Harrisburg Co-President Dr. Robert Little.
Source: Patriot NewsThe NRC has opened hearings in select locations and by email to receive comments on the Waste Confidence Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Rule. PSR feels that the Draft EIS is completely inadequate and encourages our members and others to comment at these events.
Nurses and doctors educate lawmakers on the dangers of chemicals
On Friday, PSR and the American Nurses Association held an informational briefing for US Senators and staff on the health hazards of chemicals in consumer products and the environment.
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How climate change contributes to the spread of vector-borne diseases. Read more »
PSR is pleased to present its 2010 Annual Report to our members and other stakeholders. Read more »
Bruce Blumberg, PhD spoke on endocrine disrupting chemicals at a Senate briefing co-sponsored by PSR. Read more »
PSR Executive Director Dr. Catherine Thomasson spoke on the role of environmental chemicals in obesity, diabetes, and other heath problems at a Senate briefing co-sponsored by PSR. Read more »
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Tell your senator: Keep the energy efficiency bill clean.
Toxic coal ash poisons drinking water and wafts on the air. We need protection. Call your representative today!
Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit
The Toolkit is a combination of easy-to-use reference guides for health providers and user-friendly health education materials on preventing exposures to toxic chemicals and other substances that affect infant and child health. Read more »
Climate Change Flyer
Please make use of this great resource explaining the basics of climate change: what it is, why its happening, and what we can do to stop it. This flyer is great to use at tabling events for the general public, and doubles as an attractive poster when unfolded. Read more »