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"Particles on the Wall" Opening Reception Thursday January 26th, Odegaard Library

WPSR’s traveling exhibit to be on display at the University of Washington from January 9th to March 29th.
(December 15, 2011)

WPSR Member in Trident Missile action

Rev. Anne Hall, longtime WPSR member and past board member was arrested with three others for symbolic action, blocking the road to the Trident Submarine Base at Bangor, WA Aug. 8th. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm4AMvphv2w
(August 18, 2011)

Bill Seeks to Overhaul Broken Chemical System

Enacted in 1976, the Toxic Substances Control Act was broken before it began. New legislation seeks to address this broken system and the voice of health professionals is needed!
(April 28, 2011)

Concern Grows About Coal Export Facility Slated for Longview

As the number of coal fired power plants worldwide has increased, so too has the demand for coal. A coal export facility has been proposed for Longview, Washington, and health experts and environmentalists are expressing grave concern.
(April 7, 2011)

PSR Helps Negotiate Closure of Washington State’s Only Coal Plant

Thanks to a negotiated agreement, Washington State’s only coal-fired power plant is now scheduled to slash its generating capacity in half by 2020 and close entirely by 2025.
(March 7, 2011)

Opponents square off over Wash.'s coal-fired plant

Dr. Alexander Hamling, a Washington PSR board member, warns of the public health dangers from coal pollution.
(February 15, 2011)

"Particles on the Wall" Book Makes its Debut!

In collaboration with The Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders (INND), and multiple individual contributors, WPSR is delighted to announce the debut of the "Particles on the Wall" book. POTW illuminates key events regarding Washington Stateʼs nuclear history, current concerns with radioactive contamination, and the quest for peace.
(February 4, 2011)

WPSR and others say NO MORE COAL!

A bill introduced Thursday in the state House will protect Washington families from the harmful health effects of burning coal for electricity and help build the economy of the community now hosting the state’s lone coal-burning power plant.
(February 4, 2011)

WPSR members tell Washington State Legislators 'we can do better on toxics!'

Now that the Children's Safe Products Bill has been introduced in Olympia, WPSR members are making their voices heard.
(February 4, 2011)

Dr. Louise Reiss, Who Helped Ban Atomic Testing, Dies at 90

Dr. Louise Reiss, who directed a study that examined hundreds of thousands of baby teeth during the cold war and helped persuade the world’s leading powers to ban nuclear testing in the atmosphere, died Jan. 1 at her home in Pinecrest, Fla. She was 90.
(January 10, 2011)

E.P.A. Faces First Volley From the House

The newly empowered Republicans in the House aren’t wasting any time making good on their pledge to throttle the Environmental Protection Agency.
(January 6, 2011)

PSR Launches Environmental Health Policy Institute

The Environmental Health Policy Institute aims to host inspired conversation about toxic chemicals as well as cross-cutting issues in environmental health science and policy. WPSR President Steven Gilbert, PhD, DABT, is one of the first contributors!
(September 29, 2010)

UPDATE: Federal Chemical Reform and What YOU Can Do

On September 13th, over 20 health professionals attended a WPSR training concerning toxic chemicals. While a significant amount of time was dedicated to presenting information about the science of chemicals, the majority of the training was focused on how health professionals can get involved and use their voice to impact both patients and colleagues, as well as policymakers and future generations.
(September 28, 2010)

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)
(July 14, 2010)

"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.
(June 7, 2010)

WPSR participates in events around the NPT Conference!

Throughout these weeks leading up to the early May NPT conference in New York, WPSR members have been busy spreading our message.
(May 7, 2010)

Recommitting to a Nuclear-Free World: An Evening with Helen Caldicott, MD

On March 25, WPSR members, new supporters, and old friends came together to meet with renowned nuclear weapons abolitionist and PSR Co-Founder Helen Caldicott, MD.
(April 28, 2010)

Recommitting to a Nuclear-Free World: An Evening with Helen Caldicott, MD

On March 25, WPSR members, new supporters, and old friends came together to meet with renowned nuclear weapons abolitionist and PSR Co-Founder Helen Caldicott, MD.
(April 28, 2010)

Safe Baby Bottle Bill Passes Washington State Senate

SB 6248 passes out of Washington State Senate - BUT - sports water bottles are not included!
(January 29, 2010)

WPSR Launches the Washington Nuclear Museum and Education Center

WPSR is proud to announce the launch of the Washington Nuclear Museum and Education Center. From Hanford to the Bangor Submarine Base, Washington has played an integral part in the government’s nuclear efforts since the early days of the 20th Century. WANMEC is the first and only wiki-based, participatory, online museum and education center on these issues. Check it out!
(November 4, 2009)