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Fukushima Not in the Northwest-March 22nd & 23rd
What have we learned in the two years since Fukushima?
Join us for a two day forum featuring speakers, panel discussions and video presentations. We will look what is happening at Fukushima and what threats we face in the northwest.
Featured speakers include Beverly Findlay-Kaneko (Families for Safe Energy), representatives of Oregon PSR, Oregon Sierra Club, No Nukes NW, University of Washington, and Hanford Challenge.
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You Can Help by Calling Your State Senator!
Your Voice is Needed to Pass the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act
The Toxic Free Kids and Families Act (House Bill 1294) will help give your families every opportunity to thrive and improve the environment for the next generation by removing cancer-causing flame-retardants from children’s products and furniture in our homes. It also prevents industry from replacing these chemicals with equally harmful substitutes.
Please CALL your senators TODAY and tell them you support HB 1294. You may reach them by dialing the Legislative Hotline: 1-800-562-6000.
Primary sponsors are Sen. Sharon Nelson (D-Maury Island) and Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim)
- Prohibits two “toxic Tris” flame-retardants (TDCPP & TCEP) from children's products and home furniture starting July 1, 2014.
- Prevents manufacturers from replacing “toxic Tris” with other equally hazardous toxic flame-retardants (those Ecology acknowledges to be a threat to children’s health) starting July 1, 2015.
- Allows the WA State Department of Ecology to request certificates of compliance from product makers.
Watch a video on the health impacts & efficacy of flame retardants HERE.
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Shut Down CGS!!!
Check out the new website devoted to shutting down the Columbia Generating Station. WPSR in partnership with Oregon PSR, local chapters of the Sierra Club, Heart of America Northwest, Hanford Challenge, Columbia Riverkeeper, the Alliance for Democracy, and No Nukes NW, is determined to SHUT DOWN the last nuclear power plant in the Northwest. Go to this site for our latest news, announcements and events.
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Pacific Northwest At Risk For Our Own Fukushima
Wednesday, February 27, 7:30 pm University Lutheran Church, 1604 50th Street NE Seattle, Washington Free Parking in the lot north side of church
Presentation & discussion by noted expert Paul Gunter, director, Reactor Oversight Project speaks about lessons learned from Fukushima and safety risks from the last remaining nuclear power plant in the state of Washington, the Columbia Generating Station, in the Hanford Reservation, near the Columbia River. Sponsored by Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, Beyond Nuclear, No Nukes NW and the Sierra Club Nuclear Free Campaign. More information:
Tom Buchanan, 206-547-2630, Leslie March 971-245-6160
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