http://www.psr.org Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.psr.org-432530938 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/psr-clean-air-ambassadors.html Twelve PSR leaders from across the country descended on Washington, DC recently to push for clean air, a livable climate, and reductions in toxic pollution from energy generation. They were part of “50 States United,” a lobbying blitz that brought doctors, nurses, clergy, labor leaders, tribal leaders, parents and citizen activists to Washington from all 50 states. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:20:13 -0500 www.psr.org-431273978 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/bank-of-america-meeting.html It's official! According to major finance website thestreet.com, last week's Bank of America shareholder meeting was "dominated by anti-coal activists." Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:46 -0500 www.psr.org-430037130 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/psr-chides-bank-of-america-on.html PSR's Barbara Gottlieb described to Bank of America's CEO and board of directors the health implications of climate change -- caused in part by their loans to the coal industry. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:22:43 -0500 www.psr.org-35915162 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/talking-about-coal-to-the-board-of-health.html 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. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:21:06 -0500 www.psr.org-405659723 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/climate-change-time-to-act.html Can we make 2013 the year for effective climate action -- and for starters, can we stop the Keystone Pipeline? Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:34:24 -0600 www.psr.org-372153096 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/ready-to-talk-about-climate-change.html Are we as a nation finally ready to talk about climate change? A fifth of the US population has been buffeted by a monstrous hurricane. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:48:24 -0500 www.psr.org-369506339 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/sensible-wholesale-action.html It’s obvious that climate change is real and harming our health and infrastructure. Yet our nation has not yet taken decisive action to reduce our carbon footprint and break our fossil fuel addiction. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:41:57 -0500 www.psr.org-368696278 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/a-medical-students-voice-on-clean-air.html Many among us question the importance and relevance of the environment or believe it doesn't affect us. Dr. Lockwood's talk at Temple Medical School was an illuminating look into how directly we're affected by the things we ignore. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:36:31 -0500 www.psr.org-364785500 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/health-voices-for-clean-air.html Our Health Voices for Clean Air Campaign focuses on air quality, and raises awareness of the link between stationary polluting sources such as coal fired power plants and human health. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:46:47 -0500 www.psr.org-308729428 http://www.psr.org/environment-and-health/code-black/blog/preserving-life-on-planet-earth.html In their article, “Perceptions of Climate Change: The New Climate Dice,” Hansen and his coauthors ask an important question: If we want to identify changes in the world’s climate, what do we compare current temperatures against? Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:22:26 -0600