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Congress eliminates funding for nuclear weapons tests

December 17, 2020 Comments Off on Congress eliminates funding for nuclear weapons tests

Within the deliberations over the mammoth $740.5 billion military budget, one very important cut was a victory for PSR and our allies.

‘Green economy’ will be healthier for us all

December 16, 2020 Comments Off on ‘Green economy’ will be healthier for us all

Letter to the Editor in the Everett Herald by Dr. Jonathan Witte, Washington PSR member.

Indigenous-led resistance to Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline threatens Big Oil’s last stand

December 14, 2020 Comments Off on Indigenous-led resistance to Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline threatens Big Oil’s last stand

Waging Nonviolence article quoting PSR board member Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni.

7th Edition of Fracking “Compendium” Highlights Oil and Gas Risks, Harms

December 14, 2020 Comments Off on 7th Edition of Fracking “Compendium” Highlights Oil and Gas Risks, Harms

We are so proud to share with you the 7th edition of the fracking “Compendium.” This unique volume compiles and summarizes medical, scientific, governmental and investigative articles on fracking’s harms to health.

New Analysis of Fracking Science (nearly 2,000 studies) Finds Grave Health, Environmental Justice, and Climate Impacts

December 14, 2020 Comments Off on New Analysis of Fracking Science (nearly 2,000 studies) Finds Grave Health, Environmental Justice, and Climate Impacts

Major report from health experts and scientists who have closely assessed a decade of science on fracking reveals alarming trends for people and the environment.

In Weymouth, a brute lesson in power politics

December 12, 2020 Comments Off on In Weymouth, a brute lesson in power politics

Article in The Boston Globe quoting Greater Boston PSR’s Dr. Regina LaRocque.

The EPA turns 50, celebrating successes but with climate change its next frontier

December 9, 2020 Comments Off on The EPA turns 50, celebrating successes but with climate change its next frontier

The EPA turns 50 this weekend. PSR celebrates its success, but recognizes that with climate change its next frontier, it needs to do more. Read PSR board member Alan Lockwood’s op-ed.

Nuclear Weapons as a Public Health Issue: APHA Calls on Governments to Mitigate Harm, Work Toward Disarmament

December 9, 2020 Comments Off on Nuclear Weapons as a Public Health Issue: APHA Calls on Governments to Mitigate Harm, Work Toward Disarmament

Atomic Pulse (Nuclear Threat Initiative) article featuring PSR Board Member Dr. Tova Fuller, who authored the APHA statement.

Governor Newsom Appoints New Chair to Air Resources Board

December 9, 2020 Comments Off on Governor Newsom Appoints New Chair to Air Resources Board

Streetsblog California article quoting Martha Dina Argüello, Executive Director, PSR-Los Angeles.

Mask mandate gaining bipartisan support in Florida

December 8, 2020 Comments Off on Mask mandate gaining bipartisan support in Florida

News4Jax article quoting PSR Florida’s Dr. Ron Saff.