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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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PSR Statement on the 2023 Doomsday Clock Announcement

January 24, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the 2023 Doomsday Clock Announcement

This announcement by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moving the Clock closer to midnight reminds us that we cannot prepare for nuclear war, we must prevent it.

A Message from Our Executive Director

January 23, 2023 Comments Off on A Message from Our Executive Director

PSR today announced that Jeff Carter, who has led the organization as its Executive Director since 2017, will step down later this year.

PSR Staff Testifies Before EPA on Proposed Methane Rule

January 12, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Staff Testifies Before EPA on Proposed Methane Rule

PSR staff testified to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during hearings to pass a proposed rule reducing leaks of methane and other harmful pollutants from oil and gas operations across the country. 

PSR Statement on the EPA’s Proposed Soot Standard

January 9, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the EPA’s Proposed Soot Standard

PSR is disappointed by the EPA’s lax decision to propose an annual health standard for soot that does not prioritize human health.

PSR Advises Biden: Rewrite the Nuclear Posture Review

October 28, 2022 Comments Off on PSR Advises Biden: Rewrite the Nuclear Posture Review

The NPR disregards the increasing numbers of Americans who are calling to redirect these resources to urgent needs like food insecurity, access to health care, and the climate change crisis — to name just a few. 

PSR Statement on the Escalating Nuclear Threat in Ukraine

October 19, 2022 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the Escalating Nuclear Threat in Ukraine

It is critical that we all understand that any use of nuclear weapons – tactical, low-yield, or otherwise – would have catastrophic health impacts for the immediate victims and our collective future.

Oil and Gas Companies Have Used PFAS in Ohio Wells; ‘Trade Secret’ Laws Limit Public’s Ability to Know Full Extent of Use

September 29, 2022 Comments Off on Oil and Gas Companies Have Used PFAS in Ohio Wells; ‘Trade Secret’ Laws Limit Public’s Ability to Know Full Extent of Use

Previously unpublicized information unearthed by PSR shows that a class of extremely toxic and persistent chemicals known as PFAS has been used in Ohio’s oil and gas wells since at least 2013.

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.