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 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.

Fracking with “Forever Chemicals”: Analysis Finds Oil and Gas Companies May Be Exposing Texans and Groundwater to Highly Toxic Chemicals

February 6, 2023 Comments Off on Fracking with “Forever Chemicals”: Analysis Finds Oil and Gas Companies May Be Exposing Texans and Groundwater to Highly Toxic Chemicals

Oil and gas companies used PFAS in Texas wells, but the extent of its use is obscured by six billion pounds of “trade secret” chemicals.

PSR Responds to the Introduction of the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act 

February 3, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Responds to the Introduction of the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act 

In response to Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Ted Cruz’s introduction of the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, Barbara Gottlieb, Director for Environment & Health for PSR, issued the following statement.

PSR Statement on the Murder of Indigenous Forest Defender, Manuel “Tortuguita” Esteban Paez Terán

January 27, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the Murder of Indigenous Forest Defender, Manuel “Tortuguita” Esteban Paez Terán

PSR mourns the death of Tortuguita, and condemns state violence enacted against environmentalists in the United States and abroad. 

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Thousands of pounds of “forever chemicals” have been injected into Texas oil and gas wells, study finds

March 27, 2023 Comments Off on Thousands of pounds of “forever chemicals” have been injected into Texas oil and gas wells, study finds

PSR’s new Fracking with Forever Chemicals in Texas report resulted in proposed legislation calling for a state-sponsored study on PFAS use in fracking. 

To protect our health, tell the truth about the fossil fuel industry

March 2, 2023 Comments Off on To protect our health, tell the truth about the fossil fuel industry

Op-ed by PSR Board Member Dr. Linda Rudolph in Capitol Weekly.

The Chagossians and Full Spectrum Justice

February 22, 2023 Comments Off on The Chagossians and Full Spectrum Justice

Op-ed by Jasmine Owens, Associate Director of PSR’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program, at Inkstick Media.

Indian Point Owner Plans to Dump Radioactive Water into Hudson River

February 17, 2023 Comments Off on Indian Point Owner Plans to Dump Radioactive Water into Hudson River

Article in The Larchmont Loop quoting PSR New York’s Kathy Nolan, MD.

Environmental groups urge state DEP to halt operations at Shell cracker plant

February 17, 2023 Comments Off on Environmental groups urge state DEP to halt operations at Shell cracker plant

Article from WTAE quoting PSR Pennsylvania President Ned Ketyer, MD.

Gas stove top

Push to ban gas stoves reignites debate in Oregon

February 17, 2023 Comments Off on Push to ban gas stoves reignites debate in Oregon

KOIN 6 CBS news clip featuring Oregon PSR’s Melanie Plaut, MD.

Washington Considers Mandating Electric School Buses by 2035

February 10, 2023 Comments Off on Washington Considers Mandating Electric School Buses by 2035

Government Technology article quoting Washington PSR’s Jill Denny, MD.

Discussing the Birds and Bees Protection Act

February 9, 2023 Comments Off on Discussing the Birds and Bees Protection Act

WXXI radio interview with PSR New York’s Kathleen Nolan, MD.

Scattergood Gas Plant in Los Angeles

LA City Council Moves Forward with Controversial Green Hydrogen Plan at Scattergood Generating Station

February 9, 2023 Comments Off on LA City Council Moves Forward with Controversial Green Hydrogen Plan at Scattergood Generating Station

Santa Monica Mirror article quoting Alex Jasset of PSR-Los Angeles.

Residents allowed back home near Ohio train derailment after air declared safe

February 8, 2023 Comments Off on Residents allowed back home near Ohio train derailment after air declared safe

Allegheny Front article quoting PSR Pennsylvania president Dr. Ned Ketyer.