SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org
@sfbaypsr.bsky.social
San Francisco Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility organizes health professionals and advocates to defend health and demand racial, social, and environmental justice.
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Join us! SF Bay PSR combines the power of community activism with the knowledge and credibility of health professionals to promote public policies to defend health & demand racial, social, environmental justice. Follow us for Actions & Events & SIGN UP for emails on our website: www.sfbaypsr.org
Listen to doctors: reducing fine particle matter from motor vehicles and industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s EPA moves to abandon tough standards for deadly soot pollution
EPA had previously said rule reducing fine particle matter from vehicles and industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Listen to doctors: reducing fine particle matter from motor vehicles and industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Happy Thanksgiving! PLS consider an end-of-year gift to help strengthen our 3 pillars: Abolishing Nuclear Weapons, Protecting Climate, Environment & Health, and our new pillar, Safeguarding & Strengthening Democracy. PLS give today: sfbayphysiciansforsocialresponsibility.ddock.gives?givingPageId...
November 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! PLS consider an end-of-year gift to help strengthen our 3 pillars: Abolishing Nuclear Weapons, Protecting Climate, Environment & Health, and our new pillar, Safeguarding & Strengthening Democracy. PLS give today: sfbayphysiciansforsocialresponsibility.ddock.gives?givingPageId...
Good news! Thank you CPUC for funding the development of more affordable and equitable induction stoves, 24” 120V models for smaller kitchens, and 120V window heat pumps tailored for CA’s climate and buildings. These will cost less to buy, install, and run! calmta.org/room-heat-pu...
Room Heat Pumps Market Transformation Initiative is the First to Advance to Implementation - CalMTA
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted 5-0 today to approve the first market transformation initiatives (MTIs) developed by CalMTA.
calmta.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Good news! Thank you CPUC for funding the development of more affordable and equitable induction stoves, 24” 120V models for smaller kitchens, and 120V window heat pumps tailored for CA’s climate and buildings. These will cost less to buy, install, and run! calmta.org/room-heat-pu...
Good news! CPUC will support “neighborhood decarbonization zones” to transition away from natural gas toward zero-emissions alternatives. Phasing out natural gas in favor of electrified alternatives is a vital step toward California’s ambitious decarbonization goals. legal-planet.org/2025/11/18/t...
The CPUC Makes Good on Neighborhood Electrification - Legal Planet
Gas utilities tried to delay priority zones for decarbonization. The CPUC rejected that approach and has selected priority neighborhoods.
legal-planet.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Good news! CPUC will support “neighborhood decarbonization zones” to transition away from natural gas toward zero-emissions alternatives. Phasing out natural gas in favor of electrified alternatives is a vital step toward California’s ambitious decarbonization goals. legal-planet.org/2025/11/18/t...
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✨NEW: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate progress, but it’s puzzling when he vetoes cost-effective clean energy solutions. Read more from @elliecohen.bsky.social: https://loom.ly/KOCjhcY
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
✨NEW: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate progress, but it’s puzzling when he vetoes cost-effective clean energy solutions. Read more from @elliecohen.bsky.social: https://loom.ly/KOCjhcY
Did you know that baking a pumpkin pie in a gas stove for an hour can raise the air pollution in your kitchen to a dangerous red alert level, if your kitchen is not ventilated? Protect your family's health—open your windows while cooking over the holidays. FACTS: www.sfbaypsr.org/wp-content/u...
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Did you know that baking a pumpkin pie in a gas stove for an hour can raise the air pollution in your kitchen to a dangerous red alert level, if your kitchen is not ventilated? Protect your family's health—open your windows while cooking over the holidays. FACTS: www.sfbaypsr.org/wp-content/u...
An excellent and sobering summary of where we are and what we must do on climate as COP30 comes to a close:
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
The world lost the climate gamble. Now it faces a dangerous new reality
The world bet on collective but voluntary action to keep global warming at a safe level.
theconversation.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
An excellent and sobering summary of where we are and what we must do on climate as COP30 comes to a close:
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
Deadline Dec 1 — Apply to be an SF Bay PSR Intern!
Our interns contribute directly to our work through individual projects and gain hands-on experience in health-focused activism, leadership, and advocacy skills! Find application info here: www.sfbaypsr.org/our-work/int...
Our interns contribute directly to our work through individual projects and gain hands-on experience in health-focused activism, leadership, and advocacy skills! Find application info here: www.sfbaypsr.org/our-work/int...
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Deadline Dec 1 — Apply to be an SF Bay PSR Intern!
Our interns contribute directly to our work through individual projects and gain hands-on experience in health-focused activism, leadership, and advocacy skills! Find application info here: www.sfbaypsr.org/our-work/int...
Our interns contribute directly to our work through individual projects and gain hands-on experience in health-focused activism, leadership, and advocacy skills! Find application info here: www.sfbaypsr.org/our-work/int...
SF Bay PSR works to support our communities in danger of toxic tides around the Bay. This article explains the dangers well: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Thousands of toxic sites across US face risk of coastal flooding
Study finds rising seas could flood facilities handling waste, sewage, and oil and gas – and coastal states most at risk
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
SF Bay PSR works to support our communities in danger of toxic tides around the Bay. This article explains the dangers well: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Several bills set to be considered in a House committee would raise costs for households and businesses by attacking energy-saving standards. The Committee on Energy & Commerce’s holds a markup today to consider amending the bills and vote on advancing them.
appliance-standards.org/document/hou...
appliance-standards.org/document/hou...
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Several bills set to be considered in a House committee would raise costs for households and businesses by attacking energy-saving standards. The Committee on Energy & Commerce’s holds a markup today to consider amending the bills and vote on advancing them.
appliance-standards.org/document/hou...
appliance-standards.org/document/hou...
The climate crisis is a public health crisis—-and burning fossil fuels causes more death. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis finds
Fallout from increased emissions linked to president’s ‘America First’ policies expected to most affect those in poor, hot countries
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The climate crisis is a public health crisis—-and burning fossil fuels causes more death. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Doctors and 80 countries all agree—-we must end fossil fuels to protect our health and the planet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
More than 80 countries at Cop30 join call for roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific and Europe plead for transition to be central outcome of talks
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Doctors and 80 countries all agree—-we must end fossil fuels to protect our health and the planet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Listen to doctors: heat waves are the most deadly weather events. We must switch to healthier, cleaner renewable energy: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Damned if we do but completely stuffed if we don’t’: heatwaves will worsen longer net zero is delayed
A new study suggests heatwaves will not revert back towards preindustrial conditions for at least 1,000 years after emissions target reached
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Listen to doctors: heat waves are the most deadly weather events. We must switch to healthier, cleaner renewable energy: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
ACTION: Sign to support funding of SF Climate Plan and government restructuring to ensure the plan can be implemented in an efficient, accountable, and timely manner.
SF must lead on climate and health to protect our residents and set an example! sign.moveon.org/petitions/ma...
SF must lead on climate and health to protect our residents and set an example! sign.moveon.org/petitions/ma...
Mayor Lurie: Prioritize Climate Action Plan goals as you restructure city government
San Francisco approved a detailed and comprehensive Climate Action Plan in 2021 with a top-line goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. Some progress towards this goal has been made since then, includ...
sign.moveon.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
ACTION: Sign to support funding of SF Climate Plan and government restructuring to ensure the plan can be implemented in an efficient, accountable, and timely manner.
SF must lead on climate and health to protect our residents and set an example! sign.moveon.org/petitions/ma...
SF must lead on climate and health to protect our residents and set an example! sign.moveon.org/petitions/ma...
Apply to be an SF Bay PSR Intern! Deadline Dec 1! Our interns learn health-focused activism, leadership, and advocacy skills in our areas of concentration: nuclear weapons abolition, climate change, environmental health, and intersecting social justice issues. www.sfbaypsr.org/our-work/int...
Internships & Early Career Development - SF BAY Physicians for Social Responsibility
Internships & Early Career Development SF Bay PSR offers mentoring and support for students and young health professionals who want to incorporate health activism into their careers, and youth-led, cl...
www.sfbaypsr.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Apply to be an SF Bay PSR Intern! Deadline Dec 1! Our interns learn health-focused activism, leadership, and advocacy skills in our areas of concentration: nuclear weapons abolition, climate change, environmental health, and intersecting social justice issues. www.sfbaypsr.org/our-work/int...
BRAVO! This weekend our SF Bay PSR Intern Daphney and Members Dr. Williams and Dr. Erny talked with young climate leaders about the health harms of air pollution and benefits of healthier, cleaner and more efficient electric home appliances at the Environmental Youth Leadership Summit in San Mateo!
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
BRAVO! This weekend our SF Bay PSR Intern Daphney and Members Dr. Williams and Dr. Erny talked with young climate leaders about the health harms of air pollution and benefits of healthier, cleaner and more efficient electric home appliances at the Environmental Youth Leadership Summit in San Mateo!
Breaking news! @democracyforward.org Thank you from all of us at SF Bay PSR! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US judge bars Trump administration from cutting off University of California funds
Federal judge Rita Lin cites playbook designed to bring universities ‘to their knees’ and force them to ‘change their ideological tune’
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Breaking news! @democracyforward.org Thank you from all of us at SF Bay PSR! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The era of fossil fuels is ending. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable’, despite Trump’s calls to carry on drilling
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The era of fossil fuels is ending. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Let’s hold Gov Newsom accountable. He must support Make Polluters Pay. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
California governor calls Trump ‘an invasive species’ at Cop30 climate talks
Gavin Newsom is most senior US politician at annual talks, heading alternate delegation in Trump’s absence
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Let’s hold Gov Newsom accountable. He must support Make Polluters Pay. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
