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Seattle Gets Most Fossil Fuels Out of New Large Buildings

February 2, 2021 Comments Off on Seattle Gets Most Fossil Fuels Out of New Large Buildings

Article from NRDC on the impact of energy codes for new buildings, highlighting local advocacy such as Washington PSR’s efforts.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, Despite Pledge, Signed 1,709 Oil and Gas Production Permits

February 1, 2021 Comments Off on California Governor Gavin Newsom, Despite Pledge, Signed 1,709 Oil and Gas Production Permits

Newsweek article quoting Martha Dina Argüello of PSR-Los Angeles.

Sustainability & Climate Change for Healthcare Practices: My Green Doctor

February 1, 2021 Comments Off on Sustainability & Climate Change for Healthcare Practices: My Green Doctor

My Green Doctor is a free program offered by PSR for health care offices and clinics to improve sustainability and address climate change. Now available in English and Spanish.

UN nuclear weapons ban is a small step toward sanity

January 31, 2021 Comments Off on UN nuclear weapons ban is a small step toward sanity

Op-ed in the Everett Herald by PSR Past President David C. Hall, MD.

Report: Oil, gas operations in New Mexico, Colorado may worsen COVID-19

January 30, 2021 Comments Off on Report: Oil, gas operations in New Mexico, Colorado may worsen COVID-19

Article in the Santa Fe New Mexican covering PSR’s new report on Covid and fracking.

Report: Pollution From Oil and Gas Operations May Put Some Coloradans at Higher COVID Risk

January 29, 2021 Comments Off on Report: Pollution From Oil and Gas Operations May Put Some Coloradans at Higher COVID Risk

Article in the Colorado Times Recorder covering PSR’s recent report on fracking and COVID-19.

Victory in the fight against Jordan Cove LNG

January 29, 2021 Comments Off on Victory in the fight against Jordan Cove LNG

Oregon PSR joined coalition partners in the fight against this long-proposed project, which is opposed by local tribes, landowners, climate activists, and health advocates.

A COVID-Fracking Connection?

January 28, 2021 Comments Off on A COVID-Fracking Connection?

Does living near oil and gas extraction increase rates of COVID-19 infection and death? PSR explores this chilling possibility in a new white paper. For our findings, read more here.

Physicians Group Warns Air Pollution from Oil and Gas Extraction May Increase Rates of COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

January 28, 2021 Comments Off on Physicians Group Warns Air Pollution from Oil and Gas Extraction May Increase Rates of COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

This new report from PSR found higher rates of COVID-19 cases in some New Mexico and Colorado counties with high levels of oil and gas drilling.

Climate change threatens our health

January 27, 2021 Comments Off on Climate change threatens our health

Op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle by PSR Board Member Dr. Michael J. Martin.