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We are all alarmed by rising rates of early puberty and breast formation, certain childhood cancers, infertility, learning and developmental disabilities. Studies show links between toxic chemicals we’re exposed to every day and many of these negative health trends. And almost all pregnant women in America have toxic chemicals in their bodies.
While we can educate people to avoid certain plastics or learn which fish have mercury, only legislation will protect us from chemicals we cannot avoid such as toxic flame retardants (in plastics) or bisphenol A (in canned food).
We need your signature on a petition in support of the Safe Chemicals Act, which would vastly improve the pre-market testing of many chemicals. Together we can counter the $52 million the chemical industry spent last year lobbying to block this bill!
Take Action »Climate change’s threats to human health and life are growing. Will you join our latest effort to roll back climate change?
Many products we buy are seriously toxic – they can disrupt the hormone system, cause cancer, even birth defects. Join us in asking major retailers to remove toxic products from their shelves.
Video: Extreme Weather: Impacts on Public Health
Video of the first in a series of climate change webinars from PSR. Hear the health impacts of climate change and learn how to write a letter to the editor on climate change. Read more »
Climate Change and Famine
Climate change is already threatening the Earth’s ability to produce food. These effects are expected to worsen as climate change worsens. Read more »
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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