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.

Press Releases

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.

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.

In the News

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.