Latest Climate and Health News
WPSR is pleased to share “the Health Consequences of Extracting, Transporting and Burning ‘Natural’ Gas.” Authored by Dr. Mark R. Vossler (WPSR President and Climate & Health Task Force member) this multi-part series explores the health impacts of the use of gas at every point along the product cycle.
WPSR’s Dr. Mary Beth Bennett makes the case for electrification in a new video put together by our partners at Resource Media. Learn about the serious health threats posed by gas stoves, and why electrifying the places where we live and work is such a critical step to take both for the climate and for our health.
Children in homes with gas stoves have a 42% increased risk of asthma symptoms. We need funding and programs for Washington families to swap out gas for electric heating and cooking in their homes. Listen to WPSR’s Dr. Mark Vossler talk about the health risks of gas stoves in homes, and how you can get involved and take action with us.
WPSR Board and Task Force member Dr. Annemarie Dooley speaks about the health dangers of transportation emissions from Amazon’s enormous fleet of delivery vehicles, and from transportation generally which is the largest source of CO2 emissions. Watch it here!
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