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No More Nuclear Loan Guarantees
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for an America “built to last” and relying on clean energy. He spoke powerfully against oil subsidies that have propped up that industry for a century. Yet he has consistently supported federal loan guarantees for the nuclear industry.
Dec. 16 — LA Toxics Community Forum
Please join us on Friday, Dec. 16th, 2011 at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in LA to find out how we can continue progress with rules being developed by the Dept. of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and voice your concerns about toxics in your community! We’ll have a workshop from 1:00-2:30, and a Community Forum with DTSC from 3:00-4:30.
Heathly, Liveable and Just Communities
As public health advocates, PSR-LA has partnered with other public health and equity advocates in California to ensure that California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Action includes a social justice, equity and health component.
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…”
CA Deserves Toxic-Free Furniture and Baby Products
We need your voice on a PSR-LA-sponsored measure that would be an important step in reducing toxic and untested flame retardants in California furniture and baby products.
California Needs Clean Cars for Cleaner Air!
Nothing is more important than freeing ourselves from oil—for public health, economic, environmental, and national security reasons. California relies on petroleum fuels for 97% of our transportation fuel, which holds us hostage to volatile oil prices. In fact, spikes in oil prices have preceded the last four recessions.
Last Chance to Call the Governor – Stop Methyl Iodide
Methyl iodide is so dangerous that it is used to create cancer in laboratories and over 50 scientists across the country – 5 of them Nobel Laureates – sent a letter to the EPA expressing astonishment that the agency was “working to legalize broadcast releases of one of the more toxic chemicals used in manufacturing into the environment.”
Make a Call for Safer Chemicals – Fix Our Broken Chemicals System
American from toxic chemicals. This is simply the best opportunity we have ever had to pass tough federal reforms that will keep toxic chemicals out of our lives for generations to come.
A bill that’s now taking shape in Congress will affect the way that businesses for years to come are allowed to expose us all to toxic chemicals that can cause cancer and other health threats.
Tell Your Representatives to Retire Bad Actor Chemicals!
Bad actor chemicals negatively affect our health every day. Hundreds of case studies have shown the consequential health impacts of Bad Actor chemicals in our consumer goods. Take action to retire these bad actors through California’s Green Chemistry Initiative and federal TSCA reform.
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.
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.
Keep Methyl Iodide Out of California!
Methyl Iodide would seriously threaten the health of farmworkers and rural communities, and could contaminate California’s groundwater. The agrochemical industry is pushing hard to use methyl iodide. Make sure your voice is heard!