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 Report Underscores How Fossil Fuels Impact Every System of the Body

November 5, 2025 Comments Off on New Report Underscores How Fossil Fuels Impact Every System of the Body

Authored by leading health experts, this new report from PSR shows widespread health impact of extracting, transporting and burning fossil fuels.

Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, Condemn the Recent Suggestion of Nuclear Testing by the U.S.

October 30, 2025 Comments Off on Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, Condemn the Recent Suggestion of Nuclear Testing by the U.S.

As physicians and health professionals, we condemn any and all nuclear weapons testing and de-stabilizing posturing. Regardless of intent, President Trump’s statement is a dangerous escalation that threatens global security and undermines decades of disarmament efforts, including the 1970 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

RFK Jr Must be Stopped

September 2, 2025 Comments Off on RFK Jr Must be Stopped

As an organization dedicated to protecting human life from the gravest threats to health and survival, PSR joins leading medical and health experts and public health organizations sounding the alarm about the reckless leadership of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and we call for him to resign or be removed from office immediately.

Trump’s EPA Put Our Health and Future on the Chopping Block: Repealing the Endangerment Finding

July 29, 2025 Comments Off on Trump’s EPA Put Our Health and Future on the Chopping Block: Repealing the Endangerment Finding

Today’s proposal to repeal the Endangerment Finding for greenhouse gases and rollback emissions standards for motor vehicles is antithetical to EPA’s mission and will seriously harm the health of Americans and people around the world if finalized.

The Deadly, Dangerous Bill: Physicians for Social Responsibility Responds to Budget Reconciliation Passage

July 3, 2025 Comments Off on The Deadly, Dangerous Bill: Physicians for Social Responsibility Responds to Budget Reconciliation Passage

The federal government is stealing healthcare and food assistance from tens of millions of people who need it the most, tearing apart families by targeting immigrants (regardless of status), raising energy bills in the midst of an affordability crisis, and ensuring people will die without access to lifesaving resources.

PSR Statement on Israel and Iran Conflict

June 16, 2025 Comments Off on PSR Statement on Israel and Iran Conflict

Physicians for Social Responsibility condemns the recent Israeli military attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. These escalatory actions increase the risk of wider regional instability, endanger civilian lives, and undermine the…

Trump EPA proposes repeal of key clean air regulations, endangering health

June 11, 2025 Comments Off on Trump EPA proposes repeal of key clean air regulations, endangering health

With this action, the Trump administration is trading the lives of the most vulnerable Americans in order to line the pockets of fossil fuel corporations.

Trump’s 2026 Budget Request Will Harm Health of Americans

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on Trump’s 2026 Budget Request Will Harm Health of Americans

The President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request is an assault on health and equity. Many of these cuts are blatant attacks that target the most vulnerable among us, namely people of color, low income individuals, the LGBTQ+ community, and undocumented immigrants. 

Standing Strong Together

March 4, 2025 Comments Off on Standing Strong Together

Over the past six weeks, PSR’s staff, board, and members have been outraged by the dangerous actions of the Trump administration and the Congress. At this moment, we rise once again to sound the alarm at the many ways health is under attack.

Supreme Court Decision to Overturn ‘Chevron Deference’ Threatens to Disrupt Public Healthcare System

June 28, 2024 Comments Off on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn ‘Chevron Deference’ Threatens to Disrupt Public Healthcare System

Today’s ruling will cause significant disruption to publicly funded health insurance programs, to the stability of this country’s healthcare and food and drug review systems, and to the health and well-being of patients.

In the News

Great challenges require great vision

April 14, 2019 Comments Off on Great challenges require great vision

Op-ed in The Hill from PSR’s Dr. Robert Dodge on the cost of nuclear weapons.

Compressor station threatens Weymouth’s health and safety

April 12, 2019 Comments Off on Compressor station threatens Weymouth’s health and safety

Op-ed in The Patriot Ledger by Greater Boston PSR’s Anna Linakis Baker and Dr. Regina LaRocque.

Video: NATO and U.S. Foreign Policy: Dangers Ahead

April 2, 2019 Comments Off on Video: NATO and U.S. Foreign Policy: Dangers Ahead

Video of RootsAction press conference on NATO anniversary featuring PSR Nuclear Weapons Abolition Director Martin Fleck as a panelist.

Florida senator: Filter lead from water in older schools

April 2, 2019 Comments Off on Florida senator: Filter lead from water in older schools

In this AP article, PSR Florida’s Dr. Ron Saff discusses the findings of lead level testing in Florida and potential health impacts.

How the cost of nuclear weapons impact Mainers

April 1, 2019 Comments Off on How the cost of nuclear weapons impact Mainers

Op-ed in The Times Record co-authored by Andrew Cadot of PSR Maine.

Resolution focusing on preventing nuclear war is worthy of support

March 31, 2019 Comments Off on Resolution focusing on preventing nuclear war is worthy of support

Op-ed in the Lewiston Sun Journal by Edward Walworth, MD of PSR Maine.

U.S. judge blocks drilling over climate change, casting doubt on Trump agenda

March 20, 2019 Comments Off on U.S. judge blocks drilling over climate change, casting doubt on Trump agenda

New York Times article on the PSR and WildEarth Guardians lawsuit against the federal government.

Federal judge demands Trump administration reveal how its drilling plans will fuel climate change

March 20, 2019 Comments Off on Federal judge demands Trump administration reveal how its drilling plans will fuel climate change

Washington Post article on the drilling lawsuit brought by PSR and WildEarth Guardians.

Ed Fallon interview on nuclear weapons policy with Dr. Maureen McCue of PSR Iowa

March 18, 2019 Comments Off on Ed Fallon interview on nuclear weapons policy with Dr. Maureen McCue of PSR Iowa

Podcast interview of PSR Iowa’s Dr. Maureen McCue.

Activists say power plant pollution laws in jeopardy

March 15, 2019 Comments Off on Activists say power plant pollution laws in jeopardy

In this Herald-Tribune article, PSR Florida’s Dr. Lynn Ringenberg explains the dangers of mercury pollution from power plants.