Colorado River pact isn’t much of a solution. What L.A. must do to save the river

May 28, 2023 Comments Off on Colorado River pact isn’t much of a solution. What L.A. must do to save the river

Letter to the editor from Daniela Morales, PSR Next Gen Climate Ambassador, in the Los Angeles Times.

New Mexico’s fracking water contains cancer-causing chemicals, study says

May 20, 2023 Comments Off on New Mexico’s fracking water contains cancer-causing chemicals, study says

Santa Fe New Mexican article covering PSR’s fracking chemicals in New Mexico report.

Thousands of Americans call for safeguards from gas stove health risks, as public health organizations mark World Asthma Day

May 2, 2023 Comments Off on Thousands of Americans call for safeguards from gas stove health risks, as public health organizations mark World Asthma Day

Yahoo! News article quoting PSR’s Barb Gottlieb.

Earth Day 2023 – Investing in Our Planet

April 22, 2023 Comments Off on Earth Day 2023 – Investing in Our Planet

Op-ed for Common Dreams by Robert Dodge, MD, PSR Board Member and PSR-Los Angeles President.

Minuteman Missile

U.S. nuclear taxes — the true costs

April 19, 2023 Comments Off on U.S. nuclear taxes — the true costs

Op-ed by Robert Dodge, MD, PSR Board Member and PSR-Los Angeles Board President, in The Hill.

With a New Pennsylvania Governor, Lawmakers Push to Move Drilling Sites From Communities

April 17, 2023 Comments Off on With a New Pennsylvania Governor, Lawmakers Push to Move Drilling Sites From Communities

Capital & Main article quoting PSR Pennsylvania’s Ned Ketyer, MD.

Organization calls for greater scrutiny of oil and gas operations amid PFAS concerns

April 13, 2023 Comments Off on Organization calls for greater scrutiny of oil and gas operations amid PFAS concerns

NM Political Report article covering PSR’s fracking chemicals in New Mexico report.

‘Forever chemicals’ found in New Mexico oil and gas wells. Could toxify water, study says

April 12, 2023 Comments Off on ‘Forever chemicals’ found in New Mexico oil and gas wells. Could toxify water, study says

Carlsbad Current-Argus article covering PSR’s fracking chemicals in New Mexico report.

Cows near a fracking site

Use of ‘forever chemicals’ is widespread in New Mexico drilling operations, report finds

April 12, 2023 Comments Off on Use of ‘forever chemicals’ is widespread in New Mexico drilling operations, report finds

Coverage in The Hill of PSR’s fracking chemicals in New Mexico report.

Scattergood Gas Plant in Los Angeles

LA’s controversial plan to switch a gas plant to hydrogen

April 12, 2023 Comments Off on LA’s controversial plan to switch a gas plant to hydrogen

KCRW news clip featuring PSR-Los Angeles’ Alex Jasset.

PSR Executive Director Search

May 30, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Executive Director Search

Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) recently launched a search for our next Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to assume a leadership role in an organization with a 62-year…

PSR Applauds Introduction of EPA Rules To Slash Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

May 15, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Applauds Introduction of EPA Rules To Slash Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a set of proposed rules that would curb emissions of carbon pollution from new and existing coal and gas plants. Read our statement.

New PSR Report Reveals Oil & Gas Companies Fracked New Mexico Wells with PFAS

April 12, 2023 Comments Off on New PSR Report Reveals Oil & Gas Companies Fracked New Mexico Wells with PFAS

PSR’s latest report on toxic PFAS chemicals in fracking spotlights New Mexico. Eighty percent of state residents get their drinking water from groundwater, making these “forever” chemicals particularly risky.

PSR statement on the Reintroduction of the People Over Pentagon Bill

February 22, 2023 Comments Off on PSR statement on the Reintroduction of the People Over Pentagon Bill

PSR is a proud supporter of the People Over Pentagon bill, and firmly believes that a $100 billion reduction in military spending is the minimum we must cut if we are to transform our society from a war economy to a sustainable economy of community care. 

W. Taylor Carneiro-Johnson to Become PSR Interim Executive Director on March 25, 2023

February 21, 2023 Comments Off on W. Taylor Carneiro-Johnson to Become PSR Interim Executive Director on March 25, 2023

We are pleased to announce that W. Taylor Carneiro-Johnson will become Interim Executive Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2023.

PSR Statement on the Ohio Train Derailment Disaster

February 20, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the Ohio Train Derailment Disaster

Threats to public health created by such environmental disasters are all too common. And in most cases, we find public health and safety is compromised for the sake of corporate profit.

EPA’s Final Rule to Reaffirm Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Will Protect Millions from Toxic Power Plant Emissions

February 17, 2023 Comments Off on EPA’s Final Rule to Reaffirm Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Will Protect Millions from Toxic Power Plant Emissions

“Millions are breathing cleaner air because of these protections under the Clean Air Act,” said Jeff Carter, Executive Director of PSR.

PSR’s Statement on the Human Health Effects of Gas Stove Use

February 17, 2023 Comments Off on PSR’s Statement on the Human Health Effects of Gas Stove Use

PSR warned that gas stoves emit toxic air pollutants that can cause lung damage and exacerbate asthma, as well as other harms to health.

U.S. Missile Launch at Vandenberg Worsens Global Nuclear Tensions

February 15, 2023 Comments Off on U.S. Missile Launch at Vandenberg Worsens Global Nuclear Tensions

The United States should employ common sense, and discontinue all unnecessary military exercises that escalate the possibility of a nuclear conflict. 

PSR Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols

February 9, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols

PSR stands with health professionals who have long argued that police violence and systemic racism are a public health issue.