Climate Emergency:
Feedback Loops
Tonyehn Verkitus and Bonnie Waltch
Everyone has heard about global warming, but few understand how environmental feedback loops amplify the warming even further. With captivating illustrations and interviews with leading climate scientists, Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania is proud to present this 5 part science documentary and panel discussion series which explores how human activity is setting off earth’s own warming loops that are pushing the climate to a point of no return—from the melting ice and snow in the Arctic to the atmospheric jet stream to the thawing of permafrost—and what we can do to stop them.
Join us for five intriguing panel discussions over the next six months as we delve into the Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops. The first will be May 19th at 6 PM. More information coming soon.
“Listen to the scientists.” That’s been the refrain of climate activist Greta Thunberg in her public appearances and speeches at conferences worldwide. The five short films that make up Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops take this message to heart. In the series, twelve leading climate scientists explain how warming caused by human activity has set in motion Earth’s own natural warming mechanisms, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and further warming the planet. The programs convey the urgent necessity to stop these cycles and let natural systems do their job of removing carbon, preserving the delicate balance necessary to maintain Earth’s temperature.
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Announcing the O-CAREER
Certificate Program
We are proud to announce O-CAREER, a certificate program PSR PA developed to assist practitioners in assessing how climate change is impacting health. This curriculum will not only provide important information on climate and health, but also provide skill building about communicating with people or colleagues, including the role of practitioner as advocate.
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Cyril Mychalejko
Nobody wins a nuclear war.
That’s why the moment we find ourselves in now with Russia's invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder about why we need a resurgent anti-nuclear weapons movement.
“If we had a nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia … it could conceivably end human life on this Earth due to what’s called nuclear winter,” said Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Dr. Daniel Wolk, who serves on the advisory board of Philadelphia’s chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility.
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Plum Borough residents and the Plum Borough Council are fighting to prevent a second fracking waste injection well from moving forward.
Katie Sheehan, a resident of Plum Borough who lives near the Penneco property has noticed changes in the color and taste of her well water since the well began operating last spring.
“I wouldn’t dare drink our well water. We’ll always be concerned about the probability that our water may be contaminated.”
PSR PA's Medical Advocacy Coordinator Laura Dagley testified in support of Plum Borough residents and to prevent more health and environmental impacts.
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Community Forum on the Proposed Nacero Refinery in Newport Township Pennsylvania
On February 24th, Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition along with Action Together, Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light, and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wyoming Valley hosted an online public forum on the quality of life impacts the proposed Nacero Gas to Gasoline Plant will have on the residents living nearby. Watch the forum here.
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Are you passionate about PSR Pennsylvania’s mission to promote socially and environmentally responsible practices, policies and programs to safeguard and improve public health? If yes, then join PSR Pennsylvania’s Education & Advocacy Council to be a leading voice in protecting the health and well being of your community.
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Climate Change and Health: Indicators and Pathways |
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When: April 15,2022 12-4:30PM
PSR PA is proud to present this virtual, half-day conference will focus on mental health and wellbeing, climate migration and populations of concern, and social and health inequities.
The speakers will include: Julie Grant, Managing Editor, Allegheny Front; Gary Belkin, MD, PhD, MPH, Founder, Billion Minds Institute; Alice Thompson, Founder, Visible Hands Collaborative; Lorna Rosenberg, Program Manager, Women for a Healthy Environment; Katherine Crowe, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, HARBOR; Zeyneb Magavi, Co-Executive Director, HEET; Esther Obonyo, PhD, Director, Global Building Network, Penn State University.
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Cooking With Gas: Health Harms from Gas Stoves |
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When: May 13, 2022, 1-2PM
As a part of our PA Health Check Up series, this training exposes the harmful air pollutants produced by gas stoves, their negative impacts on the human body, the exacerbated impacts on vulnerable populations, and how health professionals can help their patients reduce their risk.
Physician CME: this activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Pharmacy CEU: this program is approved for 1 CEU (1 hour). ACPE # 0097-9999-22-003-L04-P.
Nurses who attend will receive a certificate for 1 hour at the conclusion of the program.
Pharmacy and Nursing credit is only available for individuals with a Pennsylvania license
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Past Events
Fossil Fuel Companies' Increasing Use of Trade Agreements to Attack Climate Initiatives - and How We Stop Them. Watch Here
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When: April 8th, 2022, 11:30-1pm EDT
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When: April 9th, 2022, 9-12pm EDT
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When: April 23,2022 10am-7pm EDT/8AM-5PM MDT
Physicians for Social Responsibility Colorado will be hosting a day-long virtual symposium “Rocky Flats: Impacts on the Environment and Health.”
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When: June 11-13, 2022
Where: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Join Pennsylvania Climate Convergence as advocates, activists, and concerned residents will converge on Harrisburg to tell our governor, lawmakers, and regulators that they are having the wrong conversation on climate and need to change their stance.
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PSR PA supports a number of actions throughout the year. Below are a few of the recent letters we've signed on to. Please click the titles to see the full letter.
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Have questions or suggestions for PSR PA? Email us at info@psrpa.org. |
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