All Entries Tagged With: "Environmental Health"
“From Molecules to Movements” on Green Chemistry
PSR-LA’s recent day- long symposium “From Molecules to Movements: Building the New Green Economy from the Ground Up” provided a forum for exploring green chemistry, education, and economic development. Participants included more than 150 high school students from South Los Angeles, and representatives from over 30 community-based organizations and businesses.
Announcing New PSR-LA Board Member: Dr. Richard J. Jackson
Richard Jackson, MD, MPH, is an internationally recognized environmental health expert who has done extensive work on the impact of the environment on health, particularly relating to children. He has centered on studies relating to epidemiology, infectious diseases and toxicology as the Chair of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA. We are proud to announce Dr. [...]
Eight California Senators Obstruct Opportunity to Reduce Toxic Chemical Exposure
Last night, eight California State Senators, charged with supporting business, jobs and economic development for California voted against a measure that would provide green business opportunities and improve fire safety for the state as well as curb global exposure to illness-causing chemicals.
Cumulative Environmental Impacts in Los Angeles: Join Clean Up Green Up
Public health leaders gathered at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center on April 6, 2011, for an educational forum and dialogue session. The keynote speakers, discussed the problem of cumulative environmental impacts and the disproportionate impact these have on low-income communities of color. They placed a special emphasis on the latest research on toxic hot spots, underlying social determinants and emerging policy solutions.
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.
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.
Support SB 147 (Leno): Fact Sheet
Download this information (pdf) In Brief: California’s Furniture Flammability Standard Technical Bulletin 117 (TB 117), has led to high levels of toxic or untested chemical flame retardants in furniture and baby products since 1975. SB 147 would instruct the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation (BEARHFTI) to develop an alternative [...]
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.
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 [...]
Nuclear Power: Health, Preparedness, and Prevention
PSR-LA extends our deepest sympathy to the people of Japan. As physicians and public health professionals, we are deeply concerned about the threat this nuclear disaster poses to public health and the environment on a local and global scale.
New Paper from PSR-LA: Public Health and the Green Economy
Physicians for Social Responsibility is proud to announce our new publication, Public Health and the Green Economy. In this concept paper, we set out to explore the question: How can the new green economy reduce toxic exposures, improve access to safer alternatives, while offering more Californians a way out of poverty? In our mission to [...]
Why Does California Require Exposure to Toxic Flame Retardants? Time to Fix It.
On February 1, Executive Director Martha Dina Argüello joined State Senator Mark Leno, fire scientists, environmental advocates, and public health leaders, at a press conference in Sacramento on Tuesday, where new legislation was announced that will create an alternative fire safety standard in California.
Stopping Bad Chemistry: CA’s Environmental Health Communities Stand Up for Real Safer Product Regulations
In 2006, the University of California sent the report, “Green Chemistry in California: A Framework for Leadership in Chemicals Policy and Innovation,” to the California legislature. The report inspired Cal/EPA Secretary Linda Adams to launch the Green Chemistry Initiative (GCI), a set of legislation designed to fundamentally change California’s approach to environmental protection and reduce or eliminate toxic chemicals from use.
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.
Nov 10 — Legislative Briefing on Environmental Toxins and Disparities
PSR-LA is continuing our commitment to educating legislators and their staff on the emerging public health science and advocacy opportunities by partnering with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.