CLIMATE AND HEALTH

At WPSR, we believe that the climate crisis is the gravest threat to human health of our time.

EPA’s deregulations are an attack on public health

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Plastics Can Harm Our Health: Dr. Mark Vossler joined Rep. Liz Berry, Sen. Liz Lovelett, and Zero Waste Washington at a press conference in Olympia in January to discuss the impacts of plastics on human health and the need for recycling reform to keep Washingtonians healthy and protected. Read More | Keep up with our Legislative Work

GTN Xpress Expansion - A Human Health Failure: A report has revealed significant safety concerns along the Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) Xpress pipeline, leading the company to reduce natural gas flows. The incident follows warnings from a former inspector about corrosion and damage. Details are limited, leaving communities in the dark about potential risks. The Stop GTN Xpress coalition, which opposes the pipeline's expansion, is calling for increased transparency, reforms to safety reporting, and a shift toward safer, renewable energy solutions. Read more | Keep up with WPSR’s Work on Fossil Fuels | Take Action

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  • Dr. Mark Vossler joined Rep. Liz Berry, Senator Liz Lovelett, and Zero Waste Washington, at a press conference discussing the health impacts of plastics in support of the Recycling Reform Act’s introduction. Read More

  • I-2117: A Risk to Our Health: WPSR is proud to release our report, I-2117: A Risk to Our Health. This report highlighting the severe health risks posed by Initiative 2117, which seeks to repeal the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). Repealing the CCA would reverse significant health advancements, especially for vulnerable populations like children and overburdened communities. Download the Report | One-Pager

The Climate and Health Task Force

WPSR’s Climate and Health Task Force is composed of over 30 healthcare professionals that have one mission: taking action to address the climate crisis. We meet monthly to organize and take action to support the issues we care about. Our Task Force Members have:

  • Lobbied elected officials to take action on greenhouse gas emissions, harmful pollutants, and dangerous pipelines

  • Written groundbreaking reports on the health impacts of climate change and ballot initiatives

  • Testified in front of committees, commissions, and councils

  • Featured in podcasts, videos, television, and articles discussing the negative health impacts of the climate crisis

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