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Distinguished PSR Members Speak Out Against Coal
Posted by
Barbara Gottlieb
on
January 27, 2009
PSR’s Code Black campaign kicked off 2009 by presenting the medical case against the eight, count ’em eight coal plants proposed for construction in Michigan. Read more »
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The Real Cost of Coal
To what extent is human health is harmed by air pollution? While air pollution adversely affects the entire U.S. population, certain populations — children, the elderly, and people suffering from chronic illness — are particularly vulnerable. Read more »
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Coal: not clean x 2
Posted by
Barbara Gottlieb
on
December 10, 2008
Have you seen the coal industry’s advertising blitz about “clean coal”? Our colleagues in the environmental movement have responded with a media campaign of their own. Read more »
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Talking about coal to the board of health
Posted by
Barbara Gottlieb
on
December 2, 2008
All around the country, PSR activists are building informed opposition to coal plants. In Iowa, Maureen McCue, Coordinator of Iowa PSR, has forged an exciting new front by educating county boards of health. Read more »
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Two Wins in Stopping Coal!
Posted by
Barbara Gottlieb
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November 18, 2008
PSR contributed to two big victories that help block new coal plants and cut global warming emissions. Read more »
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American people: Coal? No, thanks.
Posted by
Barbara Gottlieb
on
November 11, 2008
As the nation embraces President-elect Barack Obama, Physicians for Social Responsibility welcomes the hope he brings for a new energy future. Read more »
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Clean coal? No such thing.
Posted by
Barbara Gottlieb
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November 4, 2008
As health professionals and people concerned about the health and safety of our planet, we want the new president to prioritize a clean environment and significant reductions in global warming gases. Read more »
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Code Black: Rx for Action
Posted by
Barbara Gottlieb
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October 28, 2008
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) recognizes global warming as one of the most serious public health emergencies of our time. It threatens the health, even the survival, of human beings around the world. Read more »