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Unhealthy Fracking
By Barbara W. Brandom, M.D. The argument by Oz that exploiting energy resources of Pennsylvania will bring prosperity is not supported by...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Push for the EPA to Issue a Final Methane Rule
The EPA finalizing a Methane Emissions Rule is so important because this rule impacts the overall health overall health of communities.

Tonyehn Verkitus
Nov 1, 20222 min read


Local Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Tours in Pittsburgh
Over the 4 days of the Clean Energy Convergence in September, PSR PA partnered with the Breathe Project, Environmental Integrity Project,...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Oct 27, 202222 min read


Alarming Mental Health Statistics
One particularly poignant statement in a recent article was, "Last week the CDC reported that life expectancy declined in the U.S. in...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Oct 8, 20221 min read


Public Gets Briefed on Fracking Health Studies, Despite No-Show From Pitt, DOH
Kurt Blanock, right, watches a public forum on state-funded fracking health studies in Canonsburg, Pa., October 5, 2022. Blanock's son,...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Oct 7, 20224 min read


The Clean Energy Justice Convergence
From Sept 20th-23rd, PSR PA joined impacted community members, grassroots organizations, and indigenous land defenders in Pittsburgh for...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Oct 6, 20223 min read


Pitt School of Public Health, PA Dept of Health Abruptly Pull out of Public Meeting
Pitt School Of Public Health, PA Dept Of Health Abruptly Pull Out Of Public Meeting They Helped Convene — At The Last Minute, The...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Oct 6, 20223 min read


Addiction Medication in Pennsylvania’s Jails Inadequate
A Letter to the Editor on addiction medication in Pennsylvania's Jails that was published after an advocacy training from PSR PA.

Tonyehn Verkitus
Aug 26, 20221 min read


Peaceful Posse Hits the Capital
Summer educational trip with PSR PA's Peaceful Posse, a violence prevention program we have run for 30 years.

Tonyehn Verkitus
Aug 26, 20222 min read


Gas, Steel and Petrochemical Tours in Pittsburgh on September 20th, 21st and 23rd
Join us for a tour with local residents who will share their perspectives on several of the largest industries in SWPA. Steel Tour (3...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Aug 25, 20222 min read


Policy Brief: Inflation Reduction Act’s Potential Impact on Health
After much wrangling, the Senate passed momentous climate legislation. The Inflation Reduction Act is designed to reduce our dependence...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Aug 17, 20223 min read


‘We’ll take the win’: Pa. advocates celebrate progress on Senate Democrats’ climate bill
PSR PA's Walter Tsou spoke at a celebration of the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act with other activists in Philly.

Tonyehn Verkitus
Aug 12, 20223 min read


Activists pressure gas commissioners to push PGW on climate action, transparency
PSR PA's Linnea Bond is quoted in this article from WHYY PlanPhilly on the upcoming PWG's vote for the next fiscal year.

Tonyehn Verkitus
Aug 9, 20225 min read


Community town hall held on wastewater fracking treatment plant in Susquehanna County
Hawley, Pennsylvania Action Together NEPA along with Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania held a town hall in one Wayne...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Celebrating a Win for Pennsylvanians and the Climate
PSR PA's support of the Whole-Home Repairs Program

Tonyehn Verkitus
Jul 25, 20223 min read


PSR PA at Climate Action Campaign's Solution for Pollution Training
On July 21, 2022, Marie DeMarco, a Health Educator and Medical Advocacy Coordinator at PSR PA, attended the Climate Action Campaign’s...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Jul 24, 20221 min read


Four Actions to Address Climate Change from USCAN's June Annual Meeting
PSR PA is one of over 190 US based environmental justice groups who are members of the US Climate Action Network (USCAN) dedicated to...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Jul 8, 20221 min read


PSR PA Statement on SCOTUS's ruling on West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Supreme Court decision in West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disables the EPA's mission and revokes its...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Jul 7, 20221 min read


PSR PA Statement on Dobbs Decision to Overturn Roe v Wade
On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court made the drastic decision to overturn the 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade allowing each...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Jul 6, 20221 min read


National Healthy Homes Month: Eight Principles of a Healthy Home
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development created a toolkit for helping homeowners and residents who rent to identify...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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