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Designing Healthy Communities with Dr. Richard Jackson
PSR-LA is proud to announce a new 4-hour series, “Designing Healthy Communities” hosted and narrated by Board member Richard Jackson, MD, MPH.
Lawsuit Seeks Justice for 1.2 million Residents Living Near SoCal Freeways
More than a million people in the Los Angeles region are exposed to undisclosed, unhealthy levels of air pollution every day, according to a lawsuit filed today by Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Communities for a Better Environment.
Jan. 12 — Environmental Influences on Neurodevelopment
Please join us on January 12, 2012 at UCLA for an important forum exploring the environmental influences on neurodevelopment. This event is co-sponsored by The Autism Society, the Collaborative on Health and the Environment’s (CHE’s) Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative and the UCLA School of Public Health, and PSR-LA.
Gov. Brown Signs BPA Baby Bottle Ban to Protect Vulnerable Communities
Thanks to the hard work of advocates across the state, working hand-in-hand with legislators and community leaders, Calif. Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1319, to protect infants and toddlers from BPA (bisphenol-A), an endocrine-disrupting chemical. This measure limits BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups made or sold after July 1, 2013.
CA Senate Passes BPA Ban for Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
Today, the California State Senate voted to ban the toxic plastics chemical bisphenol -A (BPA) from baby bottles and sippy cups sold in California. “Today’s vote to eliminate BPA from baby bottles and sippy cups is part of re-asserting California’s leadership on environmental health protections…”
2nd Annual Toxies: Putting Toxic Chemicals on the Red Carpet
While red carpet events are common in Tinsel Town, none are quite “The Toxies.” On June 16th, 2011 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, ten “bad actor chemicals” strutted their toxic way down the red carpet at this 2nd annual event!
Lessons from Fukushima and Chernobyl for Public Health
In time to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Physicians for Social Responsibility has released a new briefing book, Lessons from Fukushima and Chernobyl for Public Health. This publication serves as a public resource, providing information about the health dangers created by nuclear power accidents.
May 6 – From Molecules to Movements
How can the new green economy reduce toxic exposures, improve access to safer alternatives, while offering more Californians a way out of poverty? Join us May 6th to discuss this question with public health, business, government, labor, justice, and environmental advocates
California’s Toxic Sofas – Give Us a Choice for Health
Right now members of the California legislature have the opportunity to take a step towards better health for Californians, and make a decision that values science-based prevention. Peer-reviewed animal and human studies find associations between flame retardants and decreased IQ in children, learning disabilities and more.
PSR-LA Ambassador, Felix L. Nuñez, MD, MPH, addresses Japan’s nuclear disaster
Who does the responsibility fall upon to sacrifice personal health to contain a nuclear disaster? Even when no disaster presents itself, who should sacrifice their daily personal health by working in or living near energy facilities or polluting manufacturers? Let’s consider this an opportunity to explore ways in which these questions can be avoided altogether.
Energía nuclear: Salud, Preparación y Prevención
Tras el devastador terremoto de grado 9.0 y el maremoto producido en Japón el pasado viernes 11 de Marzo del 2011 se han producido varias explosiones en la central nuclear de Fukushima Daiichi. La primera explosión ocurrió el 12 de Marzo seguida, el 14 y el 15 de Marzo, por dos nuevas explosiones que también [...]
Japan Nuclear Disaster
PSR-LA extends its deepest sympathy to the people of Japan. Much is yet to be known about the amount of radiation being released from the damaged nuclear reactors or how long the releases will occur. PSR-LA is deeply concerned about the threat this nuclear disaster poses to public health.
April 6 – Cumulative Impacts in LA: Public Health’s Role in Emerging Policy Solutions
Please join us in an educational forum and dialogue with public health leaders about the problem of cumulative environmental impacts and the disproportionate impact on low-income communities of color. This session will examine the latest research on toxic hot spots, underlying social determinants and emerging policy solutions.
US Senate Ratifies New START Treaty
by Stephen Coles, MD, PhD – PSR-LA is delighted that the New START Treaty between the USA and Russia has finally been ratified today in the US Senate by a vote of 71 to 26.
January 6 – Nuclear Fallout: Health/Public Policy/Human Cost
Dr. Jimmy Hara, PSR-LA Board Member and Peace and Security Ambassador, will participate in Nuclear Fallout: Health/Public Policy/Human Cost, an Interactive Panel Discussion framed by artist, Sandy Bleifer’s exhibition: The Hiroshima/Nagasaki Memorial Project on Thursday, January 6th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.