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Can Congress Prevent Cancer, Infertility, and Diabetes?
March 22, 2012
Some of the most intractable health problems of our time -- such as cancer, infertility, and diabetes -- have been linked to toxic chemical exposures. But our current regulatory system allows chemicals to be freely sold with almost no information about their health effects.
We think our regulatory system can do better. And Congress is considering a bill which does just that.
The Safe Chemicals Act (S. 847) would require greater safety of chemicals used in your consumer products, increase public access to health and safety information, and protect vulnerable populations like pregnant women and children.
Ask your Senators to support the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 today!
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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.