US oil firms pumping secret chemicals into ground and not fully reporting it

May 20, 2025 Comments Off on US oil firms pumping secret chemicals into ground and not fully reporting it

Coverage in the Guardian of the new “Oil & Gas Chemicals Still Secret in Colorado” report from PSR Colorado & PSR National.

Lithium plans could prove risky

May 19, 2025 Comments Off on Lithium plans could prove risky

Letter to the editor by Tonyehn Verkitus, PSR Pennsylvania Executive Director in the Hazleton Standard Speaker

KKFI asks: ‘Why are you protesting nukes?’

May 18, 2025 Comments Off on KKFI asks: ‘Why are you protesting nukes?’

Article from PeaceWorks Kansas City quoting Ann Suellentrop, MSRN, PSR Board Member.

Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill Could Deliver $150 Billion to California Without Raising Taxes; Help Address Affordability Crisis

May 14, 2025 Comments Off on Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill Could Deliver $150 Billion to California Without Raising Taxes; Help Address Affordability Crisis

PR Newswire press release quoting Martha Dina Argüello, executive director of PSR-Los Angeles.

California Organizations Urge Senate to Adopt Strong CO2 Pipeline Standards

May 14, 2025 Comments Off on California Organizations Urge Senate to Adopt Strong CO2 Pipeline Standards

Food & Water Watch press release quoting Martha Dina Argüello of PSR Los-Angeles.

Medicaid, CHIP, environmental justice must be legislative priorities

May 9, 2025 Comments Off on Medicaid, CHIP, environmental justice must be legislative priorities

Op-ed in The Tribune-Review by Matt Shorraw, PSR Pennsylvania

Wetlands too important to be seen as a building site

May 3, 2025 Comments Off on Wetlands too important to be seen as a building site

Letter to the editor by Jonathan Witte, MD, Washington PSR member

The New START Treaty at 15: A Crossroads for Nuclear Disarmament

May 3, 2025 Comments Off on The New START Treaty at 15: A Crossroads for Nuclear Disarmament

Common Dreams article quoting Martha Dina Argüello of PSR-Los Angeles.

Bipartisan bill to require audits of Colorado regulators gets labor, enviro pushback

April 25, 2025 Comments Off on Bipartisan bill to require audits of Colorado regulators gets labor, enviro pushback

Article in The Sum & Substance quoting Lauren Swain of PSR Colorado.

LA Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget would ax a landmark climate action office

April 25, 2025 Comments Off on LA Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget would ax a landmark climate action office

LAist article quoting PSR-Los Angeles’ Alex Jasset.

Trump EPA proposes repeal of key clean air regulations, endangering health

June 11, 2025 Comments Off on Trump EPA proposes repeal of key clean air regulations, endangering health

With this action, the Trump administration is trading the lives of the most vulnerable Americans in order to line the pockets of fossil fuel corporations.

Trump’s 2026 Budget Request Will Harm Health of Americans

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on Trump’s 2026 Budget Request Will Harm Health of Americans

The President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request is an assault on health and equity. Many of these cuts are blatant attacks that target the most vulnerable among us, namely people of color, low income individuals, the LGBTQ+ community, and undocumented immigrants. 

Standing Strong Together

March 4, 2025 Comments Off on Standing Strong Together

Over the past six weeks, PSR’s staff, board, and members have been outraged by the dangerous actions of the Trump administration and the Congress. At this moment, we rise once again to sound the alarm at the many ways health is under attack.

Supreme Court Decision to Overturn ‘Chevron Deference’ Threatens to Disrupt Public Healthcare System

June 28, 2024 Comments Off on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn ‘Chevron Deference’ Threatens to Disrupt Public Healthcare System

Today’s ruling will cause significant disruption to publicly funded health insurance programs, to the stability of this country’s healthcare and food and drug review systems, and to the health and well-being of patients.

Supreme Court Sides with Polluters and Puts Health at Risk

June 27, 2024 Comments Off on Supreme Court Sides with Polluters and Puts Health at Risk

Today in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court put a hold on EPA’s impactful and health-protective Good Neighbor Plan, a significant setback for clean air nationwide.

Significant Wins for Environment & Health in New Biden Administration Rules

May 1, 2024 Comments Off on Significant Wins for Environment & Health in New Biden Administration Rules

PSR applauds the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department of Agriculture for their recently finalized rules that will help to improve the health of communities nationwide. PSR and our members submitted comments on four of these rules to ensure that they strongly protected public health. 

Quotes from National Health and Medical Organizations in Response to EPA’s New Cleaner Cars Standards

March 20, 2024 Comments Off on Quotes from National Health and Medical Organizations in Response to EPA’s New Cleaner Cars Standards

Press release from the American Lung Association on EPA’s new rule on tailpipe emissions from new cars, with quotes from PSR Executive Director Brian Campbell, PhD and Board Member Katie Huffling, DNP, RN, CNM, FAAN.

U.S. Transportation Sec. Buttigieg, Fish & Wildlife Service Sued by PSR, Rocky Flats Groups for Approval of Trail at Former Nuclear Weapons Site

January 8, 2024 Comments Off on U.S. Transportation Sec. Buttigieg, Fish & Wildlife Service Sued by PSR, Rocky Flats Groups for Approval of Trail at Former Nuclear Weapons Site

PSR National, PSR Colorado and other groups have filed suit against the U.S. DOT and USFS for approving a public trail to be built on land contaminated with plutonium.

Urgent Call for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

December 28, 2023 Comments Off on Urgent Call for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

PSR urgently calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. We urge the international community to prioritize providing essential medical supplies, restoring healthcare facilities, and supporting water and sanitation infrastructure.

PSR Announces Brian Campbell, PhD, as Next Executive Director

November 1, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Announces Brian Campbell, PhD, as Next Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that Brian Campbell, PhD, has accepted the offer to serve as PSR’s next Executive Director, effective November 1, 2023.