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Two California refineries exploded this year. With the federal government out, who’s watching them?

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 1d

CalMatters – Federal oversight is disappearing as multiple refineries explode. Who’s in charge now? calmatters.org/environment/...

An El Segundo refinery fire has renewed questions about who is investigating the state’s oil industry after serious accidents. With the U.S. Chemical Safety Board defunded, California has yet to fill ...

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 1d

NEW REPORT! The Polluter Next Door: A Report on the Mental and Emotional Impact of Industrial Pollution on Fenceline Communities. BRAVO PSR PA! www.psrpa.org/resources-2/...

The Polluter Next Door: The Mental and Emotional Impact of Industrial Pollution on Fenceline Communities | PSR Pennsylvania NEW

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 1d

Don't miss this special opportunity to watch and discuss the famous film Dark Circle with the Director Judy Irving, SF Bay PSR member. Wed. OCT 15, 6pm, online: SIGN UP HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 1d

SF Bay PSR Dr. Bob Gould and Patrice Sutton joined 100s of physicians from around the world in Nagasaki, Japan, last week to discuss shared belief that we can and should abolish all nuclear weapons. READ more from Dr. Matt Bivens: mattbivens.substack.com/p/america-co...

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 5d

Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world

As well as embracing ‘beautiful coal’, the president has set about obliterating clean energy projects

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 5d

Youth-led US climate activists widen focus to fight authoritarianism

Sunrise Movement, which led calls for a Green New Deal, will organize against Trump’s attacks on universities

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 7d

Trump officials cut nearly $8bn in clean energy projects in Democratic states

Democrats and environmental groups slam move as ‘sick political game’ and say it will drive up energy bills

Lewy body dementia promotion by air pollutants

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Dr. Sandra Steingraber 🏳️‍🌈 @ssteingraber1.bsky.social · 7d

🧪 NEW STUDY: Air pollution increases risk of Lewy Body Dementia, the 2nd most common dementia after Alzheimer’s*

Your reminder that air pollution is just another name for fossil fuel combustion byproducts.

*linked to air pollution in previous studies

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Evidence links air pollution to dementia, yet its role in Lewy body dementia (LBD) remains unclear. In this work, we showed in a cohort of 56.5 million individuals across the United States that fine p...

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 7d

Advocates raise alarm over Pfas pollution from datacenters amid AI boom

Tech companies’ use of Pfas gas at facilities may mean datacenters’ climate impact is worse than previously thought

Mayor Lurie: Prioritize Climate Action Plan goals as you restructure city government

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 7d

SF Bay PSR Internship Applications are now open! Deadline December 1, 2025. Our internship program is designed to teach the next generation of health professionals climate, justice, health & peace activism, leadership, and advocacy skills. Find Application Info Here: www.sfbaypsr.org/our-work/int...

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 7d

You're Invited! Wed. Oct 15, 6pm, online: DARK CIRCLE special film screening and discussion with Director Judy Irving. Hosted by SF Bay PSR Intern Sabrina! This special event is for students but open to all! Learn what the film Oppenheimer left out! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 7d

BRAVO! PSR Members Submit 1,000+ Comments to Save EPA Endangerment Findings + org sign-on letters! THANKS to all of you! If the huge number of comments do not save the endangerment findings, they can be used in lawsuits. READ Dr. Bob Gould's letter here: www.sfbaypsr.org/wp-content/u...

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 7d

WEEKEND ACTION: SIGN to Support Funding San Francisco's Climate Plan! SF Bay PSR has been working with SF Climate Emergency Coalition to ensure that all San Franciscans can benefit from a just transition to a healthier, electric, green city!
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San Francisco approved a detailed and comprehensive Climate Action Plan in 2021 with a top-line goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. Some progress towards this goal has been made since then, includ...

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 7d

WEEKEND ACTION: ADD your name to demand Governor Newsom stand up to Trump and the Big Oil billionaires—and keep his climate promises! The explosion and fire at the refinery is LA is just one more tragic reminder that we need to end fossil fuels. @governor.ca.gov actionnetwork.org/letters/gov-...

GOV. NEWSOM: STAND UP TO TRUMP AND BIG OIL BILLIONAIRES

Donald Trump and his Big Oil billionaire backers are pushing “Drill Baby Drill” across the country—gutting protections, fueling climate chaos, and cashing in while working families pay the price. From...

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Large fire erupts at Los Angeles-area Chevron refinery in El Segundo

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 7d

WEEKEND ACTION: TELL Congress to Protect Non-Profits from President Trump's Threats. No matter our politics, we share a belief in the protections of our Constitution—government cannot silence organizations because they disagree with the administration. www.sfbaypsr.org/take-action/...

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Dr. Sandra Steingraber 🏳️‍🌈 @ssteingraber1.bsky.social · 8d

El Segundo is the largest oil refinery on the west coast. It was built in 1911, when William Taft occupied the White House.

Before television, radio, air travel, or antibiotics.

The political power of Big Oil keeps us stuck in the dangerous, regrettable past.

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Officials say a large fire at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo, in Los Angeles County, has been contained and there are no reports of injuries.

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 8d

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 8d

California governor under pressure over bill to ban cookware made with Pfas

Gavin Newsom, who has vetoed environmental bills before, feeling push from industry and celebrity chefs on next steps

US Latinos mobilize to monitor – and improve – local air quality: ‘We have to fix it’

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 12d

WEEKEND READ: SF Bay PSR supports policies and efforts to improve air quality in EJ communities. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

As Latino communities ramp up air quality monitoring, Trump’s EPA moves to weaken pollution regulations

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 13d

Outrage mounts as Republicans in Congress move to protect pesticide makers from lawsuits

Bayer, maker of Roundup weedkiller, founded group pushing to block cancer claim suits against pesticide makers

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 16d

‘Hidden costs’ of climate emergency are worsening California’s affordability crisis – report

University of California, Berkeley, study found that those who experience severe effects will see upto a $1m in costs

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 16d

US is violating human rights laws by backing fossil fuels, say young activists in new petition

Petition says that US government’s protection of fossil fuel interests has put people in harm’s way

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · 17d

‘I worry about the future of my daughter’: the ‘silent majority’ who care about the climate crisis

Readers who are part of the 80-89% of the population who want to see climate action tell us their ideas on how to make their voices heard