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The Stimulus Package's Poor Energy Choices
February 3, 2009
As PSR Executive Director Emeritus Dr. Michael McCally articulates, the decision to allocate billions of dollars in the American Recovery and Investment Act for clean coal and nuclear power is unnecessary and dangerous.
Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Underreported: Nukes cost U.S. $52 billion last year
February 2, 2009
Cherie Eichholz of Washington PSR is quoted in an article on the financial costs of nuclear weapons.
Source: Daily (University of Washington)
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Mainer takes over helm of physician's group
February 2, 2009
A piece on PSR's new Executive Director, Dr. Peter Wilk.
Source: Portsmouth Herald News
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Steve Rall: 'Clean' coal is fantasy; state must invest in alternatives
February 1, 2009
PSR is quoted in this opinion piece on so-called "clean" coal.
Source: Lansing State Journal
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D.C. action energizes CPS hopes for nuke plant growing.
January 31, 2009
PSR's Safe Energy Director Michele Boyd is quoted in this article on the nuclear industry's hopes for new government funding.
Source: San Antonio Express
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Essay contest encourages youth to find ways to promote, build peace
January 20, 2009
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility announces the Greenfield Peace Essay Scholarship Contest.
Source: The Hillsboro Argus, Oregon
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Coalition to battle coal plant
January 8, 2009
Barbara Gottlieb of National PSR is interviewed in this article on a proposed coal plant in South Carolina.
Source: The Post & Courier, Charleston, SC
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Rush to coal could be hazardous to Michigan
January 6, 2009
The coal industry has launched a nationwide “coal rush” and Michigan sits at its heart, with eight new coal plants proposed for construction. As medical doctors conducting health research at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, we feel compelled to warn that construction of these plants would gravely impair Michigan’s air quality and expose our communities to severe, even lethal health impacts.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Big Idea #3: Declare Dane Co. a Coal-Free Zone
January 1, 2009
Pam Kleiss of PSR Wisconsin discusses the health effects of coal plants.
Source: Madison Magazine
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PSR Austin: In the News
Recent news stories and op-eds featuring Austin PSR
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Op-Ed by Don Williams and Trish O'Day
Read the June 25th Op-Ed in the Austin American-Statesman by Board Members Don Williams and Trish O'Day.
Source: Austin American-Statesman