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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.
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.
November 15–Iran: How Close To Nuclear Weapons?
For the past five years there have been concerns that Iran’s will use its nuclear program to produce nuclear weapons. These concerns have grown more acute in the last several years as Iran has steadily expanded its nuclear program.
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.
*October 15—POSTPONED—Preventing a West Coast Fukushima: Strategies for Safety
Join our Peace and Security Ambassadors for a training with Rochelle Becker of the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility to learn how to get involved in efforts to reduce and eliminate the threats posed by California’s aging nuclear reactors.
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.
The 2011 Toxies – June 16
Are you ready to walk the red carpet? How about the excitement of the awards ceremony? Or maybe just the afterparty… Please join PSR-LA and the CHANGE Coalition at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on June 16th to make some noise for bad actor chemicals at the 2nd Annual Toxies!
June 4 – Get Healthy Pasadena 2011 with MEMAH
FREE health screenings will be available for: prostate, diabetes, cholesterol, stroke, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), vision, hearing and dental. This is valued at $700 for men and $600 for women. If you complete two or more screenings you get a FREE breakfast or lunch and one evening concert ticket to hear Barbara Morrison at 7:00 PM.
April 18 – The Fukushima Meltdown – Lessons from Japan and future energy sources in California and the U.S.
When: Monday, April 18, 2011 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 Where: Neuroscience Research Building (NRB) Auditorium, Neuroscience Research Building, 1st Floor635 Charles E Young Drive South, UCLA Please join us in a panel discussion and Q & A on nuclear energy concerns and its future in California and the United States. The panel features top experts in [...]
April 14 – Webinar – The Health and Justice Realities of “Clean” Nuclear Energy
When: Thursday, April 14, 2011 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/155793258 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. Make sure to check system requirements below. Join us on April 14 for this, the second webinar in the [...]
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
April 13 – Israel and Nuclear Weapons
Dr. Avner Cohen, Senior Fellow at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (Washington D.C.), is widely known for his path-breaking history of the Israeli nuclear program, is an internationally recognized author and expert on nonproliferation issues, focusing on the Middle East.