In the midst of an exciting year for advancing Nuclear Disarmament world-wide, the makers of "An Inconvenient Truth" are releasing a new feature film on the dangers of nuclear weapons. This film, "Countdown to Zero," features key leaders in the arms control community including PSR Board Member Dr. Ira Helfand speaking to the need for the abolition of nuclear weapons before the threat of a nuclear detonation is realized. Join WPSR at the Varsity Theater in the University District on July 30th. FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE!
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We report on the 8th Annual Western Regional International Health Conference on War & Global Health, the WPSR delegation to Gaza, and announcements for upcoming events: From Hiroshima to Hope, our Hanford Traveling Exhibit in Eastern Washington, movie premieres, fighting coal, and more!
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On Sunday May 2nd WPSR members and allies gathered to declare our opposition to nuclear weapons. Along with a life-size replica of a trident missile, participants listened to some great speakers including Dr. David and Reverend Anne Hall, and then marched downtown.
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On March 25th, Dr. Helen Caldicott inspired Washington PSR supporters. Click here to watch and listen to her talk.
Click here.Disarmament. A decade after the end of the Cold War, the world carried the burden of over 30,000 nuclear weapons into the new millennium.
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Environmental Justice & Human Health
WPSR’s Environment & Human Health Committee strives to create a healthy world for all by eliminating toxic chemicals and addressing other threats to human and environmental health.
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Hanford Nuclear Reservation
Founded in 1980, WPSR alerted the public that no meaningful medical response exists to nuclear war, and that "prevention is the only cure."
More on Hanford Nuclear Reservation »WPSR member Donna Yancey details why strong chemcial reform is essential for the health and well being of all Americans. Read more »
July 30th: "Countdown to Zero" coming to Seattle!
"'Countdown to Zero'" traces the history of the atomic bomb from its origins to the present state of global affairs: nine nations possessing nuclear weapons capabilities with others racing to join them, with the world held in a delicate balance. It makes a compelling case for worldwide nuclear disarmament, an issue more topical than ever with the Obama administration working to revive this goal today." (from CTZ website)
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"First Do No Harm: Environmental Responsibility in the NICU"
The Vermont Oxford Network just released a new eBook with contribution by longtime WPSR supporter and former staffer, Nancy Dickeman.
You are invited! CODE BLACK Happy Hour: August 5th, 2010
WPSR invites you to join us for a fun and relaxed atmostphere where we and our state coalition partners will share information about what we are doing to shut down Washington State's one and only coal plant.
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On Sunday November 14th, WPSR will once again celebrate our successes, honor outstanding work and be inspired! Please plan to join us!
Children and families across Washington State need the voices of healthcare professionals to speak up and demand our government update our nation’s failed, thirty year old chemicals law by supporting a strong version of the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010! Click here to sign on!
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 »