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January 19 – The Politics of Science: How a Cadre of Scientists Have Clouded Understanding of Scientific Facts to Advance a Political and Economic Agenda
The U.S.scientific community has long led the world in research on such areas as public health, environmental science and issues affecting our quality of life. But at the same time, a small yet potent subset of this community leads the world in vehement denial of these dangers.
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.
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.
Dec. 3, 2011 — Speaker’s Training for a Sustainable, Secure & Just Healthcare System
For both new and experienced advocates for healthcare reform, whether speaking to large or small groups. This training is designed to help you acquire public-speaking skills, knowledge of the California Universal Health Care Act & the new federal Affordable Health Care Act, and the importance of staying on message and reframing the issue.
NBC-LA on Phthalates – PSR-LA Doctor and Local Mom Look Closer
PSR-LA Ambassador Dr. Robin E. Johnson was recently interviewed by NBC-LA about phthalates. There is a growing body of evidence that shows exposure to toxic chemicals in our homes, workplaces, and communities is having a negative impact on our health.
PSR-LA and Fenceline Advocates Demand Protection from Chemical Security Disasters
The National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) yesterday unanimously recommended that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prevent chemical disasters by using unused authority in the Clean Air Act.
October 20—The Nuclear Industrial Complex: How Its Price, Pollution, and Proliferation Threaten Public Health
The nuclear industrial complex provides a combination of nuclear weapons and nuclear power that are tied together in a hand and glove relationship. Through the incalculable costs of production and cleanup, the devastation of catastrophic accidents, leakage along the fuel cycle, and the long lived contamination of spent fuel, our very civilization is threatened.
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…”
New Study: CA Pregnant Women Have Highest Reported Levels of Flame Retardants
A UCSF study published in Environmental Science and Technology today shows the highest reported level of flame retardant chemicals in California pregnant women. PBDEs can disrupt the thyroid system and have been linked to neurodevelopmental problems in children following prenatal exposure
August 6 – Hiroshima Remembrance Day and Great Peace March 25th Reunion
The Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament will hold it’s 25th Silver Jubilee Celebration on August 6, 2011 Hiroshima Remembrance Day.
July 26 – California Energy Commission workshop on nuclear power
The California Energy Commission is holding a workshop on nuclear power July 26, 2011 in Sacramento to review California utilities’ progress in completing studies and actions recommended by the CEC and directives by the CPUC during ongoing and future plant license renewal evaluations for Diablo Canyon and the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
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!
Suspected Toxins Found in Baby Products
CA law requires consumer products be extremely fire resistant. The result is that manufacturers add fire retardants to those products to meet those standards. These fire retardants are supposed to make things burn slower, and thereby protect people. However, scientists are raising a red flag, saying that these chemicals are an even bigger danger to children.
From Molecules to Movements: a recap
On May 6 Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles, co-sponsored a day-long symposium, “From Molecules to Movements: Building the New Green Economy from the Ground Up,” which provided a forum for exploring green chemistry, education, and economic development.