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A nuclear clash could starve the world
May 11, 2012
An op-ed co-authored by PSR board member Dr. Ira Helfand on the danger of nuclear famine.
Source: CNN
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Chicago Tribune Investigation Reveals Deceptive Chemical Industry Tactics Promoting Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals
May 7, 2012
"Scientific evidence is exhaustive, yet the flame retardant industry continues to deceive the public and policymakers," says Martha Dina Arguello of Physicians for Social Responsibility-LA.
Source: Californians For Toxic Free Fire Safety
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Exporting coal presents myriad health, environmental concerns
May 7, 2012
Dr. Andy Harris of Oregon PSR on the health impacts of coal export.
Source: The Oregonian
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Exporting coal presents myriad health, environmental concerns
May 7, 2012
Dr. Andy Harris of Oregon PSR on the health impacts of coal export.
Source: The Oregonian
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Rally Against Coal Exports: Video Highlights
May 7, 2012
Watch video highlights from May 7, 2012 Rally Against Coal Exports featuring PSR's Dr. Andy Harris
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TEP is asked to stop burning coal
May 4, 2012
The groups, which include the Arizona PSR, Clean Air Task Force, 350.org and the Sierra Club, called on TEP to switch solely to cleaner-burning natural gas at Sundt.
Source: Arizona Daily Star
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Doctors Press Court to Release Records in Gas Fracking Case
April 30, 2012
A brief in support of the newspapers was filed on behalf of Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility, and other groups.
Source: Business Week
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If We Change Behavior, We Can Influence Climate
April 29, 2012
A letter to the editor from PSR Harrisburg President Dr. James E. Jones on the need for action on climate change.
Source: The Patriot-News
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CNN: Pakistan test fires medium-range missile
April 25, 2012
PSR and its international affiliate IPPNW on Wednesday laid out a hypothetical scenario of what a nuclear conflict between two countries like India and Pakistan would mean for the world.
Source: CNN
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Washington Times: Small nuclear war would inflict global woes
April 24, 2012
According to the research released Tuesday by the nonprofit anti-nuclear Physicians for Social Responsibility . . . even a limited, regional nuclear war . . . would cause major changes in the global climate and likely starve a billion people.
Source: Washington Times
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Pollution in Green Bay, manufacturing industry at odds
April 23, 2012
Pollutants are especially dangerous to people with asthma or other lung diseases, but they also put healthy people at greater risk of heart disease, said Ann Behrmann, past president of the Wisconsin chapter of PSR.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
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Lead by Example and Ratify Test Ban Treaty
April 18, 2012
An op-ed by PSR-LA Board member Dr. Robert Dodge on the need for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
Source: Roll Call
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To save taxes and enhance national security, cut U.S. nuclear arsenal
April 14, 2012
An op-ed by former PSR Executive Director Dr. Peter Wilk.
Source: Portland Press Herald
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Muscatine Residents Launch "Bucket Brigade" Air Monitoring Project
April 12, 2012
Muscatine residents, over burdened by toxic pollution will bring in a team of international pollution busters, the Global Community Monitor, to learn how to measure contamination themselves. Clean Air Muscatine and Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility will be organizing Muscatine residents to participate in the training and testing.
Source: Clean Air Muscatine
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Dr. Helen Caldicott: Now is the time to abolish nuke weapons
April 11, 2012
An op-ed by former PSR leader Dr. Helen Caldicott.
Source: The Capitol Times
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Take steps to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals
April 7, 2012
A helpful guide to avoiding harmful chemicals, co-authored by PSR Tampa Bay's Dr. Lynn Ringenberg and Marybeth Palmigiano.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
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Reducing air pollution benefits people, planet
April 4, 2012
A letter to the editor from PSR Board member Dr. Alan Lockwood.
Source: Buffalo News
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Nuclear risks too great
April 1, 2012
A letter to the editor from PSR Tampa Bay President Dr. Lynn Ringenberg.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
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U.S. should cut nuclear stockpile
March 29, 2012
An op-ed from PSR Board member Dr. Ira Helfand.
Source: Newsday
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No more Fukushimas
March 11, 2012
Chesapeake Bay Area PSR's Dr. Gwen DuBois writes that one year after the Japanese disaster, U.S. nuclear plants still face similar risks.
Source: The Baltimore Sun