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Tag Archives: Physicians for Social Responsibility
Defend The Clean Air Act
From our friends at Physicians for Social Responsibility: Members of Congress are attempting to roll back one of the most crucial standards of Clean Air Act protections. We must stop them! The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are now … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged action alert, Clean Air Act, environment, Iowa air quality, Physicians for Social Responsibility
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A World Without Nuclear Weapons
While it got scant notice in the U.S. press, the joint statement after the Geneva, Switzerland meeting between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin was significant: We, President of the United States of America Joseph R. Biden and … Continue reading
Posted in Nuclear Abolition, Nuclear Disarmament
Tagged Back from the Brink, Biden, nuclear abolition, nuclear disarmament, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Putin
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Call For Medical Professionals At Standing Rock
Howard Ehrman, MD, MPH is coordinating a medical response to the eviction notice served last week to the Oceti Sakowin Camp at Standing Rock, asking for physicians and other medical professionals to volunteer. Wendy Ring, member of Physicians for Social … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Progressive Community
Tagged #noDAPL, Bakken pipeline resistance, Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition, climate change, Dakota Access Pipeline, environment, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Standing Rock, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
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A View Of Climate Disparity
[by Dr. Maureen McCue] During a recent train ride returning from a family visit in Southern California, I couldn’t help observing the stark differences between the appearance of the unprecedented drought in the southwest, and the intense rain storms here … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change
Tagged by Dr. Maureen McCue, climate change, environment, Global Health, global warming, Physicians for Social Responsibility
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69th Anniversary Of Hiroshima
Aug. 6 marks the 69th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan when between 60,000 and 80,000 people were killed instantly, with a final death toll estimated at 135,000. Aug. 9 will mark the anniversary of Nagasaki where about … Continue reading
Posted in Nuclear Abolition, Nuclear Disarmament
Tagged Hiroshima Day, IPPNW, nuclear abolition, nuclear disarmament, Physicians for Social Responsibility
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Iowa Hosts Physicians For Social Responsibility
CEDAR RAPIDS– Iowa played host to the national organization Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) from May 6 through 10 at the Hotel at Kirkwood. Iowa held center stage for meetings convened by national and international leaders of the 52 year … Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Sustainability
Tagged climate change, environment, Kirkwood Community College, nuclear abolition, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Rep. Sally Stutsman, Sen. Rob Hogg, Senator Tom Harkin
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Nuclear Neighborhoods: 11,000 Generations
For Iowans, August is a month to remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It is also the perfect time to consider the current realities of an increasingly costly and dangerous global nuclear arsenal- something about which the world seems blithely unaware. To … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Local Events, Nuclear Abolition
Tagged Iowa PSR, local events, nuclear abolition, nuclear disarmament, nuclear neighborhoods, nuclear power, Physicians for Social Responsibility
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Monday Event Roundup
Here are some upcoming events from the Blog for Iowa inbox: Thursday, Aug. 1, Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility hosts an opening reception for their two month combination art show, exhibit, film and lecture series called “Nuclear Neighborhoods: 11,000 Generations” … Continue reading
Posted in Local Events
Tagged Cedar County Democrats, Iowa PSR, PACG, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Rep. Bruce Braley
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Iowa Farmers Oppose Nuclear Power
WILTON—About 65 people gathered at the Wilton Community Center last night to view a screening of the documentary, “The Atomic States of America,” hosted by the group Saving America’s Farmland and Environment (S.A.F.E.). Attendees also heard an update from two … Continue reading
Natural Disasters In The U.S. And Nuclear Power: Why Iowans Are Getting Involved
The Iowa Legislature is considering enacting a law to subsidize the nuclear power industry this session. Let’s Get Together, Act and SHUT DOWN this Legislation “Natural Disasters in the U.S. and Nuclear Power” is the topic of a talk by … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged Green Party, Linn County, Nuclear power legislation, Physicians for Social Responsibility
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