Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania

02/01/2026

01/30/2026

February 19 - Shale Gas and Public Health
Our Work, Our Health: Building a Future Beyond Sacrifice

This conference is more than a series of panels. It’s a space to learn from other communities, connect directly with researchers and health professionals, and engage with journalists covering the real impacts of oil and gas development.

Free to attend. Register here: https://buff.ly/1TpuadG

01/29/2026

In the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Christina DiGiulio exposes how oil and gas emissions, chemical use, and self-reporting continue to put public health at risk — while transparency and accountability lag behind.

Read the op-ed:
https://buff.ly/051qUo8

These issues are exactly why we’re convening the Shale Gas and Public Health Conference on February 19.

At the conference, researchers, journalists, policymakers, and community leaders will dig deeper into:
Industry-related health impacts
Policy loopholes and accountability
The role of media in shaping public dialogue
Community organizing and solutions

Free to attend | Registration required
🔗 https://buff.ly/6uncYFs

What happens when a state passes a law to protect public health from oil and gas pollution — but leaves enforcement in the hands of the industry...

01/28/2026

Be there on February 19! To register, go to www.psrpa.org/events

01/27/2026

Join us on February 19 in Pittsburgh for the conference on Shale Gas and Public Health. Meet and chat with activists, health professionals, scientists, journalists, and academics. The speakers for the session on pediatric cancer are listed below. Don't miss "the hallway track" --many of the most important conversations happen in person.

To register: https://www.psrpa.org/event-details/2026-shale-gas-and-public-health-conference (link to full list of speaker bios is here as well)

01/26/2026

Climate for Health Climate Ambassador’s Training on January 27, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Virtual)
This interactive session will equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take climate action in your community and beyond.
Register here: https://buff.ly/XXqsVaI

01/21/2026

Philly City Council is about to vote on the Stop Trashing Our Air Act on Thursday. The bill would ban the city from continuing to burn trash in Chester (or anywhere!), cleaning up our air and reducing impacts on asthma, cancer and more. Contact city council and tell them to vote yes on this bill!

Please share with other Philly residents!

01/21/2026

We're excited: Scientists, activists, politicians, academics, and affected families will meet in person and online on February 19th. Registration is now open for this free event at www.psrpa.org/events, or scan the QR code below.

01/21/2026

Join us February 19 for the Shale Gas and Public Health Conference: Our Work, Our Health: Building a Future Beyond Sacrifice

A full day of research, policy, media, and organizing — featuring leaders in public health, science, journalism, and community power.

🎤 Keynotes by Bilal Motley (Midnight Oil) and Ross Harris of Soulardarity

Hosted by Physicians for Social Responsibility PA, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, and Duquesne University

Free to attend | Registration required
https://www.shalepalwv.org/2026-shale-conference/

01/20/2026

Join PA IPL for their Annual Convening, “Love your Neighbor, Love your World!” Sunday January 25th from 2-4pm, with workshops Monday Jan 26th through Thursday Jan 29th at 7pm each night. Virtual with workshops, keynote, and more! Learn more and register: https://qrco.de/ACB25

01/20/2026

2026 Climate Ambassador Training
Learn how climate change affects health - from heat-related illness to respiratory and mental health - and gain tools to lead climate solutions in your practice and community.
January 27th, 1:00 - 4:00 | Register here: https://buff.ly/XXqsVaI