Meet the Bad Actor Chemicals from The Toxies

Just in time for the Oscars, the environmental group Californians for a Healthy and Green Economy, led by PSR-LA held its own red-carpet event on Wednesday March 3 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. This tongue-in-cheek awards ceremony for “Bad Actor Chemicals” makes the case for their immediate retirement through the Green Chemistry Initiative.

March 27 – PSR-LA 30th Anniversary Membership Dinner

PSR-LA’s 30th Anniversary Membership Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at the UCLA Faculty Club and will feature special guests speakers Ira Helfand, MD and California State Senator Fran Pavley. Join us as we celebrate three decades of public health advocacy made possible by the support and active participation of our members.

Speak Out on Nuclear Weapons

In the next two weeks, President Obama will decide the administration’s direction and priorities on nuclear weapons issues, and perhaps the fate of the world, when he finalizes the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). You can help him make the right decision.

CA Could Save $700 Million in Health Care Costs by Reducing Chemical Exposure

According to a new report released today, more than $5 billion nationally, and $700 million in California could be saved every year by reducing exposure to harmful chemicals. This report calls for reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 to catch up with the science of the last 30 years, and start protecting public health.

LA County Preparedness for a Radiological or Nuclear Incident

PSR-LA Ambassadors Natalia Kovteva, Stephen Coles MD, Margaret Wacker MD, and PSR-LA Associate Director Denise Duffield attended the seminar “Emergency Preparedness for a Radiological or Nuclear Incident” on January 21, 2010.

Jumpstart Good Green Jobs in LA

Green union jobs can help rebuild our communities, and the time is now! This month, President Obama held a Jobs Summit in DC to discuss the potential for job creation in this economic crisis. Sign the petition to show your support for good green jobs solutions in Los Angeles.

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  • Meet the Bad Actor Chemicals from The Toxies

    Meet the Bad Actor Chemicals from The Toxies

    Just in time for the Oscars, the environmental group Californians for a Healthy and Green Economy, led by PSR-LA held its own red-carpet event on Wednesday March 3 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. This tongue-in-cheek awards ceremony for “Bad Actor Chemicals” makes the case for their immediate retirement through the Green Chemistry Initiative.

  • March 6 - International Women's Day - Celebrating Our Power

    March 6 – International Women’s Day – Celebrating Our Power

    Please join the Reproductive Justice Coalition of Los Angeles and sponsoring organizations for “Celebrating Our Power – Building our Skills,” a celebration of International Women’s Day on March 6th, 2010.

  • Speak Out on Nuclear Weapons

    Speak Out on Nuclear Weapons

    In the next two weeks, President Obama will decide the administration’s direction and priorities on nuclear weapons issues, and perhaps the fate of the world, when he finalizes the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). You can help him make the right decision.

  • PSR-LA Opposes Missile Defense Test

    PSR-LA Opposes Missile Defense Test

    PSR-LA is deeply concerned with the missile-defense system test planned for Sunday, January 31 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. We believe that the best way to protect the U.S. and other countries from nuclear threats is through international, verifiable treaties to eliminate nuclear weapons and to secure and eliminate all fissile nuclear bomb-making material.

  • CA Could Save $700 Million in Health Care Costs by Reducing Chemical Exposure

    CA Could Save $700 Million in Health Care Costs by Reducing Chemical Exposure

    According to a new report released today, more than $5 billion nationally, and $700 million in California could be saved every year by reducing exposure to harmful chemicals. This report calls for reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 to catch up with the science of the last 30 years, and start protecting public health.

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  • Senator Feinstein: Time to Ban BPA from Food and Beverage Containers

    Senator Feinstein: Time to Ban BPA from Food and Beverage Containers

    California Senator Dianne Feinstein continues to lead the nation towards safer alternatives to bisphenol-A (BPA). In this Op-Ed, she describes in no uncertain terms what’s at stake when deciding whether or not to take action on this hazardous chemical.

  • Preparing for a "Nuclear Event" in LA

    Preparing for a “Nuclear Event” in LA

    Operation “Golden Phoenix” is Los Angeles County’s next preparedness drill intended to simulate a nuclear incident in LA area, planned for summer 2010.

  • Dr. Ira Helfand: Abolishing nuclear arms

    Dr. Ira Helfand: Abolishing nuclear arms

    Dr. Ira Helfand, past president of National Physicians for Social Responsibility, represents PSR and IPPNW at this week’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway. Check out his recent opinion piecethat was picked up by CNN.

  • The Story of Cap and Trade

    The Story of Cap and Trade

    Check out this easy-to-understand video that demonstrates why PSR-LA stands against cap-and-trade as a solution to climate change. To read more about our work to bring social and environmental justice to climate change policy, visit our coalition website: www.ejmatters.org.

  • Michael Rose: Nuclear Power's Second Act?

    Michael Rose: Nuclear Power’s Second Act?

    Los Angeles-based filmmaker Michael Rose describes how the nuclear power industry’s PR efforts are adding to the recent rise in support for nuclear power as a solution to climate change. PSR-LA’s long-held responsibility lies in making sure the public does not forget the horrific medical consequences that nuclear technology can cause.

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