A Nuclear Free Future: It Takes EveryoneRemembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki6-7 p.m. ~ Thursday, August 6, 2009Japanese-American Historical PlazaWaterfront Park in Portland,NW Naito Parkway at Couch StreetIn international and national news, world leaders from Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to Sam Nunn, from President Obama to Henry Kissinger, are leading us with their words and actions for a nuclear free world.
Charles Grossman, MD, a retired Portland physician, held a press conference Friday, May 1, at the law offices of Kafoury & McDougal, 320 SW Stark, Ste 202 to formally announce his intention to challenge the federal ban on tourist visits to Cuba, and to encourage President Obama to lift the ban now. Dr. Grossman released the following statement:
Announcement of Greenfield Peace Essay Winners
April 10, 2009 -More than half of the nation’s 100 largest dairies have completely or partially discontinued the use of recombinant bovine growth hormone, known as rBGH or rBST. The genetically engineered drug is injected into cows to induce them to produce more milk.
This past Sunday, President Obama and Russian President Medvedev met for the first time and made important commitments to work together on nuclear weapons issues. Significantly, they pledged their countries to “achieving a nuclear free world,” committing to negotiating a replacement agreement for the Strategic Arms Reductions Treaty (START). Doing so ensures verifiable reductions to both countries' nuclear stockpiles.
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As Governor Kulongoski seeks to pass numerous climate change bills and promote Oregon as a model green economy, isn’t it ironic that officials in the same county (Marion) may soon issue decisions that prolong and perhaps expand a municipal and medical waste incinerator that will cost Willamette Valley residents and others dearly -- unless citizens speak out.
The Oregon Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility is pleased to co-sponsor and announce the second of three forums in the series "Dealing with Waste in a Sustainable Community... waste reduction, waste management, growth and sustainable solutions" being held at Willamette University in Salem.
A Panel Discussion Open to the Public
January 30, 2009 - On February 5, 2009 four experts in the field of genetic engineering will take part in a panel discussion on the benefits and hazards of the application of this technology in agriculture. The panel is set up to present multiple perspectives on the issue and will be moderated by an official from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Following the panel there will be time for questions from the audience to each of the panel participants.
Oregon PSR will debut a new educational presentation, “A Breathable Future: Health Effects of Air Pollution in the Portland Area” on Wednesday, January 28th, from 6 – 8 pm, at the University of Oregon White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch St., Portland. The event is free of charge, and the public is enthusiastically invited to attend.