PSR’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program has launched a series of Advocacy Trainings to help members and other citizens who want to hone their citizen advocacy skills. Check out the PowerPoint “modules” we are using to help citizens make a difference in their communities. Effective Advocacy to an Influencer Using and Understanding Social Media Successfully Pitching …
Welcome to the PSR “Climate Communicators Guide”. We want you to be a successful speaker on behalf of PSR and there is plenty here to help you. We encourage you to reach out to the National office (202-667-4260), to a Board member, or to a leader in your chapter for advice. Please understand that: As …
The dangers of methane as it pertains to fracking. Download
Fracked natural gas contaminates air and water where it is extracted, then pipelines transport gas-related pollutants for hundreds of miles. Distant communities may be exposed to toxic air pollutants, dangerous particulates, and radioactive materials. All of us are endangered as methane leaks into the atmosphere.
Learn what energy efficiency looks like and what it can accomplish – including its health impacts in the home.
Energy efficiency is often the cheapest and most readily available way to reduce greenhouse gases. States should emphasize energy efficiency in their CPP implementation plans.
PSR’s Climate Health Summit was held September 20-21, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Climate Health Summit provided in depth information about the health implications of climate change and the health benefits of climate solutions. Communication skills useful for informing the public and policymakers about this critical issue were presented; and information on policy choices were …
The “Public Health and Social Justice” website at publichealthandsocialjustice.org or phsj.org contains articles and open-access slide shows, syllabi, and other documents relevant to topics in public health and social justice, especially covering environmental health and war and peace.
Presentation by PSR’s Dr. Cathey Eisner Falvo on pediatric health impacts of environmental toxins.