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Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice in Los Angeles – Report Back

Oct 29, 2018 | Climate Change, Fracking

On September 8, PSR-LA participated in the national Rise for Climate Day of Action is brought people together for Climate, Jobs, and Justice, calling on state and local elected officials to take aggressive action on climate change, protect frontline communities, and...
SB4 – Gag Rule Gone!  But the fracking battle continues…

SB4 – Gag Rule Gone! But the fracking battle continues…

Nov 4, 2013 | Environmental Health, Fracking, Fracking News, Latest News

While the battle in the Capital was fierce, when SB 4( Pavley) was signed by the Governor on Friday, September 20th it required that all of the chemicals used in well stimulation be disclosed and there is NO doctor gag rule. In the final days of session this bill became problematic when California Environmental Quality Act exemptions where added to the bill.

Press Release: Oil Companies Used 12 Air Toxic Chemicals Hundreds of Times in LA Basin

Press Release: Oil Companies Used 12 Air Toxic Chemicals Hundreds of Times in LA Basin

Sep 5, 2013 | Environmental Health, Fracking, Latest News

Oil companies have used 12 dangerous “air toxic” chemicals more than 300 times in the Los Angeles Basin in recent months, according to a new report from the Center for Biological Diversity that is already drawing concerned reactions from public health advocates and an L.A. city councilmember.

Oppose SB 4 – Stop Fracking and Protect Our Health

Oppose SB 4 – Stop Fracking and Protect Our Health

Sep 5, 2013 | Action Alert, Environmental Health, Fracking, Fracking News, Latest News

By simply permitting and disclosing oil extraction and chemical use in our communities, California will be facilitating and expanding our fossil fuel status quo. Responsible policy would be to stop this harmful and reckless activity by banning fracking and other non-conventional oil extraction because—from a health perspective–the facts demand it.

Councilmembers Koretz and Bonin Call For Fracking Moratorium in Los Angeles

Sep 4, 2013 | Environmental Health, Fracking, Latest News, Press Release

Today in City Hall, Councilmember Paul Koretz and Mike Bonin introduced a motion to place a moratorium on fracking within the City of Los Angeles and along the City’s water supply route.

Fracking: First, Do No Harm

Fracking: First, Do No Harm

Aug 12, 2013 | Environmental Health, Featured, Fracking, Latest News

A commentary by Robert Dodge, MD, who addresses the dangers and underlying issues of fracking for natural gas, a dramatically escalating technology posing unique dangers to our nation’s groundwater and health.

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Copyright 2020 | PSR-LA is a chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility, the US affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. PSR is also a Partner Organization of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, recipient of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.