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We have a vision of a just, healthy, and democratic society where public health policies are built on unbiased science, free of industry influence. Find us at: https://prhe.ucsf.edu/center-end-corporate-harm
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Art + Science No. 5: Big Oil, Regulations, Global Warming, a Calculated Stitch
with Ruth Tabancay
via Zoom on Sunday, September 21, 4:00 to 5:30 PM PST
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Last week the plastics industry stopped the global plastics treaty and now it appears the pesticide industry is succeeding at keeping regulations at bay. We can make America healthy by removing polluter conflict of interest in the regulatory process.

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MAHA Commission Succumbs to Pesticide Industry Pressure
Center for Biological Diversity: Draft Report Walks Back Administration’s Promises of Bold Action on Pesticides
biologicaldiversity.org
"Another problem the industry does not frequently address publicly: the pollution caused by advanced recycling. Though 'the plastics industry positions advanced recycling as an environmentally friendly solution for plastic waste', the report says, processes emit toxic and planet-warming pollutants."
Plastics industry pushed ‘advanced recycling’ despite knowing problems – report
Producers promoted chemical recycling – processes used to break plastics into constituent molecules – but knew of limitations
www.theguardian.com
"But there’s no tackling climate change and plastic pollution without addressing the underlying cause — fossil fuels."
Fossil fuels are an insurance disaster
What do heatwaves, mold, and plastics have in common?
www.theverge.com
They say they want to make America healthy, but what they are doing will make people sicker. It is vital to restore research funding and scientists need to be able to work without political or corporate interference.
Research cuts conflict with MAHA's stated goals
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for efforts to limit Americans' exposure to toxic substances. But the Trump administration is also taking actions that run counter to this goal.
www.npr.org
One week from today! Learn about the corporate secrets in the UCSF Industry Documents Library and how you can use the library in your research.

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Want to learn how we can hold health harming corporations to account? Join us 12pm PT, Thursday May 29 to hear about the work of the @UCSF Center to End Corporate Harm
What does the science show on how large corporations impact health? And how can these health-harming industries be held accountable? Check out our latest blog for highlights from speakers at our Center to End Corporate Harm launch event.
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