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March Newsletter
#Philadelphia #publichealth #CityofPhiladelphia #Climatechange #frackedgas #naturalgas

Tonyehn Verkitus
Mar 30, 20191 min read


Why Build a Biodigester at Philly's Refinery?
There are a few new projects to watch out for in Philadelphia and the surrounding area, including a proposal to liquefy and sell more LNG...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Nov 8, 20184 min read


The Clock Is Ticking on Addressing Climate Change — Med Students Can Help
The clock is ticking faster than ever before. The latest report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns us...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Oct 29, 20184 min read


FERC's revolving door spins off course
“I always love to highlight some of these smaller agencies that are doing Trump’s work in helping to make America Great Again” – Amanda...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Sep 11, 20185 min read


Adelphia Gateway Pipeline: they take our name, but not our input
On May 31st, I attended my first Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) public scoping meeting, for the proposed Adelphia Gateway...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Jul 9, 20184 min read


New Tax Law-Needs a Strategy for Giving
If you have turned 70 1/2 and you have an IRA retirement savings, you have a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) that you must withdraw...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Jun 14, 20182 min read


Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Methane Emissions: Uncovering the Whole Picture
Pennsylvania cannot go back in time and tighten construction standards for conventional gas wells or measure baseline methane levels. Howeve

Tonyehn Verkitus
Mar 28, 20185 min read


The Wild West in Whiteland Township
The Mariner East 1 pipeline, which carries high-pressure natural gas liquids (NGLs) to an export terminal south of Philadelphia, was left ex

Tonyehn Verkitus
Mar 21, 20184 min read


What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
Varying statistics show that 34-50% of charitable giving is done in the last three months of the year! With 12% of donations in the last...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Dec 5, 20171 min read


Nobel Peace Prize
When I heard that ICAN won the Nobel Peace Prize, my heart leapt for joy! In a world that seems to have gone mad, it is deeply meaningful...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Oct 6, 20172 min read


Reason #1 for Giving to PSR – the Tax Deduction and Much More...
PSR is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization established in 1979. Our mission is to promote social responsibility by protecting health, the...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Dec 31, 20161 min read


Pouné Saberi's Story with Standing Rock
Dr. Saberi’s Standing Rock Story, so far… There are so many environmental fronts to fight that my head feels like it is on a permanent...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Dec 22, 201614 min read


EPA Study Confirms Fracking's Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources
When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hesitated to confirm that fracking could negatively impact drinking water, the...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Dec 14, 20162 min read


Meet James Baier
James Baier is a student board member of PSR Philadelphia, a position he has held since April of 2016. James is currently a combined...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Dec 8, 20161 min read


Meet Natasha Bagwe...
Please meet an amazingly helpful and committed volunteer with PSR Philadelphia, Natasha Bagwe - I am a physician and MPH candidate 2017...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Nov 29, 20161 min read


Meet Alex Bomstein
Please meet another member of the PSR Board of Directors, Alex Bomstein - I am a lawyer practicing public interest environmental...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Nov 26, 20161 min read


$1 Per Nagging Thought
So, you have decided to donate money to Physicians for Social Responsibility - Philadelphia. The next question to ask yourself is how...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Nov 23, 20161 min read


The Healing Power of Giving
When you feel strongly about an issue listen to your feelings, and take action. Each of us is uniquely driven by different circumstances....

Tonyehn Verkitus
Nov 20, 20162 min read


#GivingTuesday
The big thing this month is our #GivingTuesday campaign. As we head into the end of the year with a very unforeseeable political future...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Nov 13, 20161 min read


Brief Biography on Dr. Tsou
Walter Tsou, MD, MPH is the interim Executive Director of Philadelphia PSR. He has served in the past as Health Commissioner of...

Tonyehn Verkitus
Oct 31, 20161 min read
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