January E-News
 

Included in this edition:

  • Climate Win in the Northeast!
  • Climate Action Convention: Our Planet, Our Health
  • Two Nuclear Webinars in January: Reducing the Nation's Spending for Nuclear Weapons; Nuclear Weapons and AI
  • We Need Your Help to Protect Maine Workers from Extreme Heat!
  • THANK YOU for Your Support; Giving in the New Year
 

Climate WIN in the Northeast!
At the end of December, NY Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act into law, making New York the second state (along with Vermont) in the nation to require fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages. The law will raise $75 billion over 25 years from the oil and gas companies most responsible for the climate crisis, funding vital climate adaptation and resilience projects across the state. The passage marks a major escalation in state-level climate action as the incoming Trump administration threatens to roll back federal environmental protections. Read more here!
 

Climate Action Convention: Our Planet, Our Health

Registration is now open for The Medical Consortium on Climate and Health's Annual Conference, happening in March. This event will bring together health professionals from across the country to explore the intersection of health and climate action. You can attend in person in Washington, D.C., or participate online from the comfort of your home or office. Learn more and register by clicking here. 
 

Two Upcoming Nuclear Webinars

Preventing Nuclear War During the Trump Presidency: Reducing the Nation's Spending for Nuclear Weapons. Saturday, January 25 from 2PM -5:30PM. Organized by Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund.

Learn more and register by clicking here.
 

Autonomous Armageddon: Nuclear Weapons and AI. Sunday, January 26 at 9AM.

The organizations which have won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to abolish nuclear weapons invite you to join them for this important webinar on the danger that AI will be mated to nuclear command and control systems. Speakers for this event include Sir Geoffrey Hinton, widely recognized as the "godfather of AI" and the recipient of this year's Nobel Prize in Physics, and a representative of Nihon Hidankyo the recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more and register by clicking here.
 

We Need Your Help to Protect Maine Workers from Extreme Heat!

OSHA Extends Deadline for Public Comment on "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" Proposed Rule to January 14, 2025!

 

Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard - especially before the new administration takes office!

 

SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENTS IS EASY!
If you are a health professional, academic, employer, or employee, OSHA wants to hear from you. In just 800 words or less, you can make a meaningful impact by submitting a comment that includes:

  1. Who you are: health professional, academic, employer, or employee.

  2. Support for the rule: Express your support for OSHA’s proposed rule to prevent heat injury and illness.

  3. Your perspective: Share why the heat rule matters based on your experience and expertise.

👉SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS HERE. 

 

READ MORE and TAKE ACTION

Learn about the proposed rule here and read a Fact Sheet about the proposed rule: Fact Sheet.

 

You can also upload relevant documents, such as published articles or reports on hazardous heat exposure, to strengthen your comment. Comments may be submitted anonymously if preferred.

 

Need support? Contact Marj Plumb, Executive Director of PSR Maine, at director@psrmaine.org for guidance or to share a copy of your submitted comment.

 

Let's work together to ensure safer workplaces for everyone!
 

Giving in the New Year!

We had a great end of year giving campaign reaching our goal! Thanks to everyone for your support. If you have not made your donation yet there is still time!

 

Every step we take to make a difference gives us hope. Please take a step-make an INVESTMENT in our future here! 

 

To mail your contribution to us, please send a check to our mailing address: PSR Maine, 126 Western Ave #1012, Augusta ME 04330 

 

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