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Looking for cuts? Start with nuclear weapons
December 10, 2012
An op-ed from six physicians who are members of Physicians for Social Responsibility/Florida.
Source: Tallahassee Democrat
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Waterkeepers Worldwide Stand Strong Against the Global Impacts of Coal Trafficking
December 5, 2012
Coal trains lose up to 3 percent of their load as they pass through cities, towns, farms, ranches and across rivers, lakes and streams. According to Oregon PSR, that can be as much as 500 pounds of coal dust for every 500 miles traveled.
Source: Huffington Post
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Bridgeport can lead to coal-free future
December 5, 2012
PSR and other groups have spoken to the possible health impacts from burning coal.
Source: Connecticut Post
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Drilling Down: Conference on Fracking in Maryland
December 5, 2012
Physicians for Social Responsibility, Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), Interfaith Power & Light, the NAACP and Environment Maryland are sponsoring Maryland’s first-ever statewide conference on fracking this weekend in Baltimore.
Source: Baltimore Magazine
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Coal terminal meeting in Boardman draws hundreds
December 5, 2012
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility is asking that air and water quality permits be denied by the state until a health impact assessment is conducted, said Regna Merritt of the group.
Source: Tri-City Herald
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Toxic Chemicals Linked to Cancer Found in Couches
November 28, 2012
"Communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately impacted by toxic chemicals from many sources," says Ana Mascarenas, with Physicians for Social Responsibility - Los Angeles.
Source: Sacramento Bee
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We must eliminate our dependence on coal
November 27, 2012
An op-ed by Dr. Robert Little, Co-President of PSR Harrisburg.
Source: The Patriot-News
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Radio Interview: The Silent Epidemic with Alan Lockwood
November 26, 2012
Radio interview with Dr. Alan Lockwood on Arizona AM radio with the Dr. Don Show.
Source: Dr. Don Show
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It's time to get rid of nuclear weapons
November 25, 2012
An op-ed from PSR board member Dr. Ira Helfand.
Source: The Republican
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Supporting the EPA is Not Enough
November 21, 2012
Dr. Alan Lockwood describes the health and economic benefits of the Clean Air Act and how strong regulations that curtail air pollution save lives.
Source: Huffington Post
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Chemical companies using denial and delaying tactics with BPA
November 18, 2012
Dr. Lani Graham and Dr. Daniel Oppenheim of PSR/Maine decry industry efforts to slow actions against preventing children's exposure to bisphenol-A.
Source: Lewiston Sun Journal
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Prohibiting the Use of Coal Tar Sealants
November 13, 2012
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Climate change is a public health threat
November 13, 2012
A letter to the editor by Dr. Samantha Ahdoot, a Northern Virginia member of PSR.
Source: The Roanoke Times
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Activists target funding for Y-12 project
November 12, 2012
PSR is among groups calling on Congress to reject increased spending request for nuclear weapons facility.
Source: Knoxville News Sentinel
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The right question in the wake of Sandy
November 6, 2012
An op-ed on climate change from PSR Executive Director Dr. Catherine Thomasson.
Source: Kansas City Star
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Greatest threat the U.S. faces today
November 3, 2012
An op-ed on nuclear weapons by PSR Los Angeles board member Dr. Robert Dodge.
Source: Ventura County Star
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Air pollution is major public health problem
November 2, 2012
An op-ed from PSR member Dr. Jack Westman on the need for clean air.
Source: The Capital Times
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Threat of nuclear war still exists between U.S., Russia
October 25, 2012
An op-ed co-authored by PSR senior scientist Steven Starr.
Source: The Columbia Missourian
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Missile crisis anniversary a reminder than nuclear weapons must go
October 23, 2012
An op-ed by PSR members Raymond F. Graap, MD, and Schuyler Hilts, MD, Cmdr. (Ret.) USNR.
Source: Arizona Daily Star
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Petty politics holding up energy efficiency
October 22, 2012
An op-ed by PSR Arizona coordinator Dr. Barbara Warren.
Source: Arizona Daily Star