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.

EPA’s Decision to Delay Updating Ozone Pollution Standards is a Disappointment and Betrayal to Public Health

August 22, 2023 Comments Off on EPA’s Decision to Delay Updating Ozone Pollution Standards is a Disappointment and Betrayal to Public Health

Physicians for Social Responsibility is deeply disappointed in the EPA’s decision to delay updating the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone.

Medical Journals Unite in Urgent Call for Nuclear Weapons Elimination

August 2, 2023 Comments Off on Medical Journals Unite in Urgent Call for Nuclear Weapons Elimination

Over 100 medical journals issued a resounding call for immediate action — drafted by IPPNW — to mitigate the escalating threat of nuclear war and accelerate the elimination of nuclear weapons.

PSR Statement on the Transfer of U.S. Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

July 13, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the Transfer of U.S. Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

PSR firmly opposes this transfer and the use of indiscriminate weapons by any country, regardless of combat circumstances. These weapons are inconsistent with public health and international law.

PSR Executive Director Search

May 30, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Executive Director Search

PSR recently launched a search for our next Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to assume a leadership role in an organization with a 62-year history of working to abolish nuclear weapons and a 26-year history of working to protect human health from the grave threats of climate change.

PSR Applauds Introduction of EPA Rules To Slash Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

May 15, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Applauds Introduction of EPA Rules To Slash Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a set of proposed rules that would curb emissions of carbon pollution from new and existing coal and gas plants. Read our statement.

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.

DOT Should Consider Climate Impacts of Proposed Offshore Export Terminals

July 31, 2023 Comments Off on DOT Should Consider Climate Impacts of Proposed Offshore Export Terminals

Press release from Turtle Island Restoration Network quoting Tammy Murphy, Advocacy Director at PSR Pennsylvania.

Hydrogen hubs — leave gas in the ground

July 31, 2023 Comments Off on Hydrogen hubs — leave gas in the ground

Letter to the editor in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review from PSR member Dr. Barbara W. Brandom, citing PSR’s opposition to hydrogen mixing in home appliances.

Physicians: It’s Crucial To Address Gas Stove Emissions

July 30, 2023 Comments Off on Physicians: It’s Crucial To Address Gas Stove Emissions

Article in Clean Technica on PSR’s new video PSA on the health dangers of gas stoves.

Doctor and activist hopes Oppenheimer film sparks action

July 29, 2023 Comments Off on Doctor and activist hopes Oppenheimer film sparks action

PSR Board Member Dr. Bob Dodge reacts to the film ‘Oppenheimer’ in this news clip from KEYT.

Nuclear weapons: ‘Meet the moment’

July 28, 2023 Comments Off on Nuclear weapons: ‘Meet the moment’

Letter to the editor in The Seattle Times by Sean Arent of Washington PSR

Extreme heat’s impact on our health demands we take action

July 24, 2023 Comments Off on Extreme heat’s impact on our health demands we take action

Op-ed in The Seattle Times by Washington PSR’s Drs. Breck Lebegue, Chris Covert-Bowlds, and Michael Soman.

Oppenheimer: From Trinity to Doomsday

July 24, 2023 Comments Off on Oppenheimer: From Trinity to Doomsday

Op-ed in Common Dreams by Robert Dodge, MD, PSR Board Member.

Xcel Energy wants to mix hydrogen into the natural gas system. It’s starting with this neighborhood.

July 18, 2023 Comments Off on Xcel Energy wants to mix hydrogen into the natural gas system. It’s starting with this neighborhood.

Colorado Public Radio article quoting PSR consultant Andee Krasner, MPH.

Destroyed building in Ukraine

U.S. Hypocrisy Over Cluster Munitions Undermines Its Long-Term Interests

July 13, 2023 Comments Off on U.S. Hypocrisy Over Cluster Munitions Undermines Its Long-Term Interests

Op-ed in Inkstick Media by PSR Nuclear Weapons Abolition Intern Orlando Bell.

Report: Oil and Gas Air Pollution Effects Health of Pennsylvanians

July 11, 2023 Comments Off on Report: Oil and Gas Air Pollution Effects Health of Pennsylvanians

Berks Community Television article quoting Dr. Edward Ketyer, President of PSR Pennsylvania.