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.

Health and Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Its Delay of Clean Air Protections for Millions

July 12, 2017 Comments Off on Health and Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Its Delay of Clean Air Protections for Millions

Today, health, environmental and community groups sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to stop the agency’s delay in implementation of the 2015 smog standard.

UN Nuclear Ban Treaty Could Heal Broken U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy, Say U.S. Medical Professionals

July 7, 2017 Comments Off on UN Nuclear Ban Treaty Could Heal Broken U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy, Say U.S. Medical Professionals

Despite a misguided boycott by the U.S. and other nuclear-armed countries, today the UN adopted a treaty banning nuclear weapons worldwide.

Health Advocates Call Court’s Ruling to Regulate Methane a Win for Clean Air and a Healthy Climate

July 5, 2017 Comments Off on Health Advocates Call Court’s Ruling to Regulate Methane a Win for Clean Air and a Healthy Climate

In a win for public health and the climate, the federal appeals court in Washington blocked the Trump administration’s suspension of EPA standards that keep methane and toxic gas pollution from oil and gas wells out of the air we breathe.

Aerial shot of fracking sites

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.