Press Room Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) asserts a strong medical voice on the gravest threats to health. PSR mobilizes physicians and health professionals to advocate for climate solutions and a nuclear weapons-free world. For interviews with PSR’s experts, contact PSR at psrnatl@psr.org or (202) 667-4260.

PSR Executive Director Search

May 30, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Executive Director Search

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 history of working to abolish nuclear weapons and a 26-year history of working to protect human health from the grave threats of climate change.

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.

Turning Words Into Action

June 6, 2023 Comments Off on Turning Words Into Action

Interview with PSR’s Jasmine Owens on the podcast Press the Button, from the Ploughshares Fund.

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 tri-state co-op strives to shed light on solar

May 23, 2023 Comments Off on New tri-state co-op strives to shed light on solar

Observer-Reporter article quoting Linnea Bond, PSR Pennsylvania’s Health Educator and Campaign Coordinator.

“Forever chemicals” in fracking

May 22, 2023 Comments Off on “Forever chemicals” in fracking

Santa Fe Reporter article with coverage of PSR’s fracking chemicals in New Mexico report.

A New Bill Proposes a Non-Lead Bullet Hunting Program

May 22, 2023 Comments Off on A New Bill Proposes a Non-Lead Bullet Hunting Program

Article in The Maverick Observer quoting Texas PSR Executive Director Rebecca Bernhardt.

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.

As EPA Proposes Tougher Rules on Emissions, Report Names Pennsylvania as One of America’s Top Polluters

May 16, 2023 Comments Off on As EPA Proposes Tougher Rules on Emissions, Report Names Pennsylvania as One of America’s Top Polluters

Inside Climate News article quoting PSR Pennsylvania’s Dr. Walter Tsou.

2 NEPA energy plants on PA’s “Dirty Dozen” list for highest greenhouse gas emissions

May 10, 2023 Comments Off on 2 NEPA energy plants on PA’s “Dirty Dozen” list for highest greenhouse gas emissions

Fox 56 article quoting PSR Pennsylvania’s Dr. Walter Tsou.

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Gas vs. electric stoves: Breaking down some burning health and environment questions

May 9, 2023 Comments Off on Gas vs. electric stoves: Breaking down some burning health and environment questions

WBUR article quoting Greater Boston PSR Chair Dr. Brita Lundberg.

Are Cruise Ships Crushing Seattle’s Climate Goals?

May 5, 2023 Comments Off on Are Cruise Ships Crushing Seattle’s Climate Goals?

Article in the Urbanist quoting Anne Marie Dooley, MD of Washington PSR.