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Climate change’s threats to human health and life are growing. Will you join our latest effort to roll back climate change?
Coal, Climate Change, and Keeping the Clean Air Promise
October 20, 2012
Arlington, Virginia
Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Washington-Lee High School Commons, 1301 N. Stafford St
Panel discussion by Dr. Catherine Thomasson, PSR Executive Director, on clean air, climate change, and the importance of the EPA to our health. The panel discussion is part of Virginia Conservation Network's annual Environmental Assembly, "Building for the 21st Century."
The event is open to the public; please register in advance.
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Resources
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Hope for a Heated Planet
Author Bob Musil, former PSR executive director and now scholar-in-residence at American University, has written an insightful and informative account about the climate change issue and how it has finally emerged in the public’s mind as a major public health concern. Read more »
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Extreme Weather Impacts on Public Health
Dr. Catherine Thomasson's presentation at the Woodrow Wilson Center on April 10, 2013 on the effects of climate change. Read more »
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Climate Change Flyer
Handout was developed by writer Bruni Estrada and graphic designer Daniel Pizarro, in collaboration with Mathias Pollock, Program Coordinator - Student PSR. To see more of Daniel's graphic design work visit http://www.danielpizarro.info. Read more »
In the Spotlight
September 20, 2013
Conference: Climate Smart Southwest
Build new and fortify existing cross-cultural, community, and governmental partnerships to educate and engage community action to address the anticipated public health impacts of climate change in the Southwest, September 20-21.